Pebbledash’s “Carraig Aonair” Featured in Netflix’s House of Guinness
By Irish Band Pebbledash’s Cinematic Lament ‘Carraig Aonair’ Makes Appearance In Steven Knights New Series ‘House Of Guinness’
Released in 2024, “Carraig Aonair” is the band’s interpretation of an as Gaeilge traditional séan nós, blending genres as synth player Cormac Donovan O’Neill layers the piece with an ambient yet raw touch. The track is sung by Asha Egan McCutchron, who delivers a soft but sorrowful performance, with lyrics that explore themes of grief intertwined with nature. Recorded by Andy Killian, this lament was originally composed by Conchubhar Ó’Laoghaire in the 1690s. The song honors his three sons and a son-in-law who drowned after their fishing boat was wrecked on a rock, marking a tragic event that the lament poignantly describes as a tribute to their loss.
Carraig Aonair – Pebbledash (Official Music Video)
Praise for Pebbledash
“That is pretty epic.. I’m really quite taken by this band” – John Kennedy, Radio X
“One of my favourites right now… Everything they have put out so far has been really, really brilliant” – Emily Pilbeam, BBC Radio 6 Music
“The Cork group’s blend of post-punk, shoegaze and grunge, threading atmospheric textures with an undertone of Irish folk” – DORK
“Filled with rawness, heart and effects pedals… traditional Irish songs with the shoegaze-esque instrumental beneath, creating an epic hybrid of genres” – So Young
“Cork risers with their eyes on the prize…” – Clash
“I love the idea of this track” – Amy Lamé, BBC Radio 6 Music
Pebbledash have built a growing reputation as both a live band and on record. Building a whole host of acclaim, including support across BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X (X-Posure Hot One), RTE (online, 2FM), Clash, Dork, Hot Press, Nialler9, Psychedelic Baby Magazine, Hard Of Hearing, Far Out, District Magazine and Golden Plec among others, the band have also become a firm favourite of So Young, appearing among the magazine’s tracks of the year and they are currently on the So Young Tour in the UK alongside Cardinals and Mênanthol. The band has also gained significant Spotify Editorial playlist support, appearing on New Music Friday UK, melomainia, Fresh Folk, and Fresh Finds to name a few.
Upcoming Tour Dates
6th November
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
7th November
Curveball, Dublin
8th November
Voodoo, Belfast
12th November
Servant’s Jazz Quarters, London
15th November
Castle Hotel, Manchester
16th November
The Attic, Leeds
More TBA
Pebbledash are:
Fionnbharr Hickey (vocals/guitar)
Asha Egan McCutcheon (vocals)
Cormac Donovan O’Neill (synth/ guitar)
Eoin Schuch (drums)
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