Biography

Fintan McKahey is a low-fi indie singer/songwriter from Cork, Ireland. He started playing and writing music at a young age, and has been releasing music since 2016. A multi-instrumentalist and producer, he is proficient across several instruments and produces all of his own music. His 2019 Debut EP “God Games” received critical acclaim from radio and press, as did his 2020 single “Platinum.” He has performed in major venues across the country, including support slots for the likes of The Scratch, Junior Brother, and Roisin O.

Though Fintan loves performing, his true passion lies with creating in the studio. He has been writing and producing since a young age, and is influenced by solo artists/producers such as Chet Faker and Bonobo, as well as songwriters like Ben Howard, Matt Corby, and Nick Drake.

Fintan creates music that is spacey, chill, and at times experimental and psychedelic, incorporating influences of bedroom pop and trip-hop.

He has released two EPs and several singles, achieved national radio play and critical press acclaim.

“Fintan McKahey is one of those songwriters that touches your heart from the word go… this new tune of his. It’s just over five minutes of wonderment…”  It’s All Indie blog

“Chilled and effortless quality” Eric Lalor, JOE.ie

Engaging and often hypnotic Cougar Microbes, music blog