The North Sea were formed through a shared love of 80s and 90s indie, such as The Field Mice, The Wedding Present and The Smiths. They've Played numerous gigs since, such as shows in Dublin, Galway, Dingle and London and Brighton in the UK.

Last summer they made their first festival appearances at Indiependence, Knockanstockan and The Free Fringe Ballinamore.They have also played support slots with one of Ireland's most influential bands, Whipping Boy, in The Button Factory and The Spirit Sore Dundalk.

The North Sea have starting 2012 with The Whelans One To Watch Tour 2012 and have being featured on Phantom FMs I Con Introduces. Coming Shortly is their First EP launch, Nationwide and UK Tour

Some kind words written about The North Sea;

"a gentle blend of atmospheric music and dreamy lyrics, The North Sea leave you with a sense of five guys who know how to craft a song" - Aidan Kelly Murphy.com

"(Decay)is as close to a perfect indie song as it gets with guitars, drums and Eoin Kenny’s stunning vocals all woven together into a lush and rousing number" - Barrygruff Music.com

" they make a lot of noise. Guitar-driven, vocal-heavy narratives are what these boys do, and do well" - Cockandbulltv.com