“From the outset, it sounds as if ‘Between Two Fools’ was meant to be played over classic diner stereos, the result of a coin slipped into teal jukeboxes on laminate countertops” – Hot Press
“Papa Boyle’s music is tinges with the golden years of Rock N’ Roll” – Otherside Reviews
Papa Boyle is a Retro Indie artist based out of Dublin, Ireland. From an early age, he was given exposure to a wide range of music that spanned multiple decades and genres which fuelled the fire to become a songwriter and performer.
Taking inspiration from the retro sounds of the ’50s and 60’s Rock n Roll era (ie Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers) with a tinge of modern Indie (ie Father John Misty, Angel Olsen, Kings Of Leon, Orville Peck) Papa Boyle croons over an ambient landscape filled with rousing melodies and pondering punchlines.
The resulting hooks transport the listener to diners of old, bars of new, and crossroads that feel familiar yet unknown at the same time. With aspirations of 2024 being a breakout year with releases and gigs across Ireland, Papa Boyle has already seen himself land some great success with his debut release ‘Between Two Fools’ which was released in April 2024. and the follow up single ‘Last Chance Saloon’. He ended 2024 with his mesmerising single ‘Tranquillo’.
He has been picked up in various stations and magazines such as Hot Press, RTE Entertainment, Pure Mzine, The Beat, Shannonside FM, Galway Bay FM, RTE 2XM, Prospect Radio, Otherside Reviews, Jace Media Music and many more as well as supporting Elaphi in the workmans cellar with Singular Artists. Now he’s back with aspirations to build on his momentum and make 2025 an even bigger year with his brand new upcoming single ‘Falling For A Daydream’ set for release this spring.
His sound brings something fresh and unique to the music scene, watch this space!
Falling For A Daydream explores our desires to be lost in thought and the yearning for bigger and brighter days.
“It can be easy to get bogged down in the mundane tasks of life and I wanted this track to have a playful feeling to it that shows its ok to lean in those daydreams, as often times that can be where the best ideas come from.”
Musically Papa Boyle wanted the song to have a 50’s swing to it, the guitar tones took inspiration from the same Rock Nd Roll era but with a slightly more contemporary spin.
“This track has some softer moments but overall I think we captured the energy of the performances of the recording sessions, I’m excited for people to hear Falling For A Daydream and I’m looking forward to a lot more new music coming out this year!”
Upcoming Show
Headline show Papa Boyle with special guests Left Iris, Workmans Cellar March 13th tickets on sale here