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NewDad: Madra – Galway shoegaze revivalists are soft as silk yet have the crunch of a bear trap Their cross-generational appeal is as broad as it is long, and within that demographic lies ...

Arguably the most infectious riff on Madra is the rattling bassline of album opener Angel, which has perhaps already surpassed the 2021 single I Don’t Recognise You as the quintessential NewDad ...

MADRA’s founders Marina Fiddler and Tara Nic Dhiarmada have been awarded Honorary Doctorates by the University of Galway for their outstanding contributions to animal welfare.

Galway band NewBand have released their debut album, Madra. We speak to Front woman Julie Dawson. Galway band NewBand have released their debut album, Madra.

Galway’s NewDad are fast becoming one of those buzz bands. The shoegaze quartet have been appearing on Ones To Watch lists across the industry, and anticipation has been steadily climbing for their ...

Irish indie band NewDad share “Angel,” a song inspired by Euphoria. The track will appear on the group’s debut Madra, due in early 2024.

Galway rockers NewDad reflect on the emotional five-year journey leading up to their remarkable debut album, ‘Madra’ — read the interview ...

NewDad – ‘Madra’ review: sublime songs from Ireland’s next great guitar band. Confident and propulsive, the shoegaze-pop of this Galway four-piece is a truly rewarding experience. 4.

NewDad have released two hyped EP’s previously – Waves (2021) and Banshee (2022) – both of which were produced by Chris W Ryan, with the latter mixed by John Congleton (St Vincent, Phoebe ...

Leaving their hometown of Galway to realise their ambitions (and make their debut album) in London, NewDad are primed to become one of the best new dream-rock bands around. Now: someone please ...