Small Fish Drop a Punchy New Anthem ‘No Small Measures’
By Crunching Riffs And Raw Energy Mark a Bold Step Forward
Thurles outfit Small Fish have been quietly carving out their place over the past couple of years, riding the ebb and flow of the usual line-up reshuffles without ever losing sight of what makes them tick. If anything, those subtle personal shifts have only sharpened their edge. At their core lies a taut, guitar-driven sound that leans into both urgency and atmosphere — all wiry riffs, punchy rhythms, and an undercurrent of restless energy. But it’s on stage where they truly come alive. Their live shows have become a defining pillar of their identity: raw, kinetic, and brimming with the kind of unfiltered intensity.
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With the release of ‘No Small Measures’, it feels like Small Fish have finally locked into a sound that matches their forward momentum. It kicks off with a crunch-heavy guitar riff before the smouldering vocals of Tony Forest tear through — a throat-shredding sting packed with grit and urgency yet held in tight control.
It bites hard with attitude: stripped-back, no-frills rock ’n’ roll. Guitars snarl through the mix as the drums surge underneath — tightly wound, always on the brink of spilling over. It’s Small Fish at their sharpest, offering a visceral glimpse of the chaos and charge that defines their live shows.
‘No Small Measures’ lands like a statement of intent. It’s a calling card delivered at full volume, the sound of a band kicking the door in rather than politely knocking. There’s a sense that Small Fish aren’t content to tread water; they’re pushing forward with purpose, and they’ve got the tunes to back it up. Most importantly, it absolutely bangs — the kind of track that sticks in your chest as much as your head, demanding repeat plays and leaving little doubt that this is a band gearing up for something bigger.
Band: Tony Forest (vocals/guitars) and James O’Meara Ryan (guitars/vocals), along with bassist Niall Barry and drummer Bobo