Rhythm Nation
Ailbhe Reddy reveals her musical inspirations
The Dublin singer-songwriter on the tracks that mean the most to her, from Fiona Apple to Arcade Fire . . . and John Denver
“Last week at a gig in England, promoters gave me a badge that read Alba Roody,” a new Dublin singer-songwriter told this newspaper in one of her first interviews five years ago. These days, there’s no excuse for getting Ailbhe Reddy’s name wrong.
Her debut album Personal History was shortlisted for the 2020 Choice Music Prize, she has collaborated with electronica artists including Daithi and Elaine Mai, and her boisterous new single A Mess looks ...