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Ellie O’Neill Of All Living Things F3MIII F3miii
With his aptly titled debut single Beautiful, which arrived in 2020, Dublinbased vocalist and producer F3miii (Femi to his friends) demonstrated an incredible aptitude for mournful melodies that you cannot help but feel a wistful pang when listening. At times, F3miii’s production style and vocal performances herald Frank Ocean, this is most apparent and effective on his most recent single, Baby Crumbs. Fresh from leaving behind his teenage years, it’s astounding that F3miii has asserted his position with such artistic assuredness. Stick On: Baby Crumbs ELLIE O’NEILL In Meath-based songwriter and musician Ellie O’Neill’s work, there’s a depth of lyrical deftness that many artists can only hope to grasp after several decades of practice and experience. Sifting through O’Neill’s spellbinding collection of folk songs on Soundcloud, O’Neill’s already accomplished artistry (and stunning vocals) transports you to another era. Amidst the simplicity of her thoughtful acoustic guitar melodies, are terrifically storied lyrics that pull you into the world of the songs and make you want to stay for a long time. Stick On: Little Sister EFÉ The phrase “bedroom pop” gets thrown around a lot when trying to put a label on particular styles of music, yet it’s often the case that the songs wearing the title were created in a studio and laced with effects. In the case of Dublin-based artist EFÉ, she recorded her 2020 EP What Should We Do This Summer within the four walls where she formed her musical identity. From the bold and bright artwork adorning her releases to the equally vibrant melodies coursing through her most recent offering Vitamin C, EFÉ exudes authenticity across her dynamic material. Stick On: Kiwi PIXIE CUT RHYTHM ORCHESTRA Keeping audiences on their toes with extended song titles such as I didn’t love you when I said I did and I don’t now, which received not only national radioplay but spins across the water in the UK and US, Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra have steadily built a strong standing in Dublin’s underground scene. Melding ‘90s rock and grunge motifs, the trio often recall Pillow Queens in their arrangements and there’s no doubt they will be embraced with a similar outpour of warmth from audiences both home and away. Stick On: Empty Envelope EFÉ Ria Rua A full list of Ireland Music Week 2022’s featured artists and events can be found at irelandmusicweek.com/. Ireland Music Week takes place from October 4 until 7. Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra 29