Hailing from all parts of the country, it’s not just a great pint of Guinness and famous architecture that can be found amongst Northern Ireland.
If you’re interested in discovering new music that you’ll love, then take a look at this list and find your next obsession.
Here are nine fantastic sounds to start listening to.

9. Bud and Van Lawson Instagram
Bud and Van Lawson are two Northern Irish musicians who, upon establishing their individual music careers, came together to form a duo, taking inspiration from an array of different genres such as nu metal, post punk and even film scores. The two musicians have created an incredibly unique sound that is causing waves in the local music scene and their debut album is set to drop in early 2025. The pair are now working on emerging as a duo under the name “Gorta”, which translates from Irish to “extreme want or hunger for something”, a moniker that Bud and Van Lawson feel represents their determination to asset themselves in the music industry. To stream their music, go to open.spotify.com/artist/0zPOSynxjItjwItc4EOYmd Photo: Bud and Van Lawson (Gorta)