Roisín Gowen

Roisín Gowen is an emerging indie-folk Irish songwriter with a distinct presence. Her intimate songwriting holds a heavy heart with a strong spirit and is centered around her commanding voice that has been likened to the vocal clarity of Joan Baez, Sandy Denny, or in a more local context, Anna Mieke. Recent highlights for Roisín include support to Lisa O'Neill, Andy Irvine, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jana Horn, and The Tallest Man on Earth, alongside her first festival appearances at Croílár, Sligo Live, and All Together Now in the wake of her debut album release in March.

Roisín's debut album 'Out Of Grief, Into The Garden' was released in March 2026 and launched at the Unitarian Church in Dublin is a 9-track intimate, acoustic-centred collection that is about finding peace after the painful loss of her mother. See The Goo's review of the album here: https://www.thegoo.ie/albums/ksgyyhihs3p8xem8gfnq9gp40wiaw9

After showcasing at Ireland Music Week 2026, Roisín is developing new work that is evolving from her moving, captivating live performances. Wrapping up this year with her upcoming debut Other Voices appearance, she looks to next year with shows planned across Ireland, UK, and the US. Notably, she will make her first industry appearance in the states after being selected as an Official Showcase Artist for Folk Alliance International Conference in Chicago in January 2027.