RACHEL

Rachel Walsh is a singer-songwriter from Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland, currently based in Boston where she works at the Berklee College of Music. Rachel has built an impressive reputation in the Irish music scene, achieving four No. 1 singles on the Irish charts, and is now expanding her audience across the United States.

In 2024, Rachel left her career in primary school teaching to pursue music full-time in the U.S., quickly establishing herself within Chicago’s vibrant Irish and live music communities. She performed regularly at the popular venue Bar Stool Sports Bar and delivered a headline performance at Navy Pier as part of the Summer in the City Festival. During this time, she performed up to six nights a week and became a well-known performer among Chicago’s Irish community. Rachel also appeared at many of the city’s leading Irish venues including Chicago Gaelic Park, The Kerryman, Celtic Crossings Irish Pub, and M.A. O'Brien's Irish Pub.

In 2025, Rachel was selected as a headline act at the Chicago Irish Festival, where she performed an original set with her band. She also supported the acclaimed Irish bluegrass group JigJam on their North American tour and opened for The Coronas during their Chicago show in August 2025. Her growing profile in the city led to a feature performance and interview on WGN-TV in Chicago, where she performed original music and discussed her headline appearance at Chicago Irish Fest.

Since relocating to Boston in 2025, Rachel has focused on writing and recording her debut album at Berklee College of Music, while continuing to perform at venues such as The Dubliner. Alongside her performing career, she works as a Career Advisor for songwriting students at Berklee, mentoring emerging artists as they develop their craft.

Rachel is no stranger to television, having previously appeared on Irish programs Réalta agus Gaolta and Lurgan Beo. She is also passionate about promoting the Irish language, incorporating and translating some of her original songs into Irish as part of her artistic identity.
A dynamic live performer, Rachel has brought her original music to renowned venues across Ireland including two sold-out headline shows at Whelan's, a headline performance at The Sound House, and appearances at The Workman's Club as part of “The Next Big Thing” Festival. She also performed at the halftime show for Miss Earth Ireland at TF Royal Theatre.

Rachel’s music has received strong support from radio and media outlets. BBC Introducing describes her as a “dark, contemporary pop artist whose music explores empathetic themes through unapologetically honest lyrics, complemented by captivating vocal melodies.” She burst onto the Irish charts with her debut single “Down Low,” which reached No. 1 in November 2019. Her follow-up single “Show Me” (2020) was selected as Track of the Week on RTÉ 2FM, received national airplay, and had its music video premiere with Hot Press Magazine. The track was also featured by GoldenPlec and Chordblossom.
Later that year, Rachel released the Christmas single “Together Apart,” raising funds for Crumlin Children's Hospital. The song became a finalist in the Aldi Christmas FM Song Contest and earned her recognition as “One to Watch” by Spin 1038.

Her continued growth has also been recognised through radio platforms across Ireland. In 2022, she was selected by Galway Bay FM as a finalist for Hot Press Irish Music Month, and in 2023 she was chosen by Midwest Radio as a finalist in the same competition, gaining further radio play and exposure.
Rachel continues to build momentum internationally and is currently preparing to release her debut album in August 2026.