thanks mom
'thanks mom' is a DIY indie/alternative rock outfit, formed by front woman Erica Lee in 2022, recruiting Grace that same year, followed by Amelie and Cillian in 2023. Based in Kildare, Ireland, their songs explore the profound themes of love, friendship, sadness, self-hatred and navigating life as a neurodivergent teenager. Already listed as one of the Hottest Irish Artists to watch in 2024 by Hot Press and the Irish Times exclaimed "New name to keep an ear out for."
'thanks mom' been working hard on honing their song writing craft through our previous releases like “if you want me”. Boasting an impressive 48k streams on Spotify and earning a place in “The 100 Best Irish Songs of 23!” as celebrated by Kieran on Radio Nova 100.
Hot Press hailed it as being Hot for 2024!
On August 16th they released “why don’t u like me anymore” on all platforms which reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Alternative Charts Ireland and #6 on the iTunes Top Songs Charts in Ireland. The track featured on two Spotify playlists -“A Breath of fresh Eire” & “Alternative Ireland”. Earning a shiny spot in “The 100 Best Irish Songs of '24!” thanks to the fabulous Kieran over at Radio Nova 100!
The Goo Magazine praised the track as “classic punk pop, light and catchy; an act to keep an eye on”.
After the success of "why don't u like me anymore" 'thanks mom' officially released "Teenage Sacrifice" at their audience packed launch party on October 28th, 2024 at The Sound House. This song secured a place on two Spotify's featured playlists, "Shockwave" and "Fresh Finds Rock".
“We set out to weave a tale of love, yet found ourselves ensnared in shadows, ultimately giving rise to "Teenage Sacrifice."
'thanks mom' are heavily inspired by bands such as The Breeders, Los Campesinos!, Car Seat Headrest, Big Thief, Wunderhorse, and many more. Pulling from these influences to create energy filled tracks with catchy hooks and heart wrenching lyrics.
💕thanks mom
thanks Mom are currently working hard on more new material which will be released very soon!
Upcoming Events:
April 4th - Supporting Under Starling "Two for Joy" tour - The Workman's Club (cellar), Dublin
July 25th-27th (tbd) - Forest Fest 2025
and more festivals and gigs to be announced for 2025!
Achievements:
* Whelan's Ones to Watch 2025
* #1 on Irish iTunes Alternative Charts & #6 on Ireland iTunes Top Songs Charts
* thanks mom have accumulated over 163k streams on Spotify!
* Part of “Top Irish 100 Songs of 2024!” - "why don't u like my anymore?" - Kieran on Radio Nova 100
* Showcase act for Ireland Music Week - 2023
* Hot Press - New Irish Song to hear “Teenage Sacrifice” - Nov. 2024
* “Teenage Sacrifice” features on two Spotify playlists-“Shockwave” & “Fresh Finds Rock”
* Supported a sold out gig for “The Go! Team’s” at The Button Factory
* Sold out gig at The Grand Social - summer '24
* “why don’t u like me anymore?” features on two Spotify playlists - “A Breath of fresh Eire” & “Alternative Ireland”
* Hot Press Magazine "Rise and Shine, Irish Acts you have to hear 2024"
* “if you want me” - Over 48K Streams on Spotify
* Part of “The 100 Best Irish Songs of 23!” - "if u want me" - Kieran on Radio Nova 100
* Hot Press - New Irish Song to hear “if you want me” - Sept. 2023
* Sold out top deck in “Lighthouse” Dun Laoghaire (200 cap)
Performances:
Whelan’s Ones to Watch 2025
Headlining Based Festival at The Button Factory
Ireland Music Weeks Showcase Acts - The Workman’s Club - 2023
Supported a sold out gig for “The Go! Team” - The Button Factory (550 cap)
We’ve Only Just Begun Festival - Whelan’s
Showcase - Sold out gig - The Grand Social Main Room (300 cap)
The National Concert Hall
The Venue - Drogheda - Charity Gig for Gaza supporting HotGirl, Adore and Stupid Son
Winners at Battle of the Bands - Portarlington
IADT Freshers Week - Lighthouse - Sold out gig (200 cap)
Forest Fest Emo 2023 and 2024 and many more!
Press have said:
I was lucky to catch this very young Kildare four piece at Forest Fest in Emo, Co Laois a few weeks ago as their energy, exuberance and beyond-their-years song writing captivated a packed tent. The sound is guitar based indie pop a la Breeders and Elastica and in Erica Lee the band possess a frontwoman with a cool, laconic attitude that would give Justine Frischmann a run for her money any day.
The song is Classic punk pop, light and Catchy: an act to keep an eye on”
PF, The Goo Magazine
“thanks mom - Teenage Sacrifice - They've done it again!
A band that makes you want to be in a band, so that someday you can do something nearly as cool as they do. thanks mom just keeps banging out monsters, I cannot wait to hear the full album, and going by their recent live performances, we can expect to see thanks mom in the 3 Arena in the not too distant future. Jump on this train now.”
Dermot Lambert - CEO Garageland/Blink, RTE 2XM
The latest hyper catchy power punk mini nuke from “thanks mom” soon to be yours to stream on repeat until your ears bleed! This song should come with an insurance plan for head banging induced neck injuries! Teenage Sacrifice is worth sacrificing your vertebrae for!
Rohan Healy - Beardfire Music, Dublin
“"why don't u like me anymore?" is leading the charge of pure genius lyrics wrapped in the most mind bendingly wonderful anthemic soundscapes. thanks mom are by far and away ahead of most new artists coming through right now, Thank God for thanks mom!”
DERMOT LAMBERT - CEO Garageland/Blink,
RTE 2XM
“Searing grunge guitars and a “tight as a ducks arse” rhythm section provide the foundation for the infectious nonchalant vocals spouting relatable truisms, bringing 90s garage nostalgia to 2024. Catchy, frantic and fun, totally addictive!”
ROHAN HEALY, Beardfire Music
“Kildare four-piece, thanks mom, have found their voice in latest track ‘Teenage Sacrifice’. Echoing pop punk bands of the ‘00s, ‘Teenage Sacrifice’ is a playful track, fuelled by teenage angst that could have been pulled straight from the 10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack. For fans of Car Seat Headrest and Los Campesinos!, thanks mom, are sure to fulfill your need for some indie rock closer to home.
The band launched their single in an exclusive release party in The Sound House earlier in the week and are set to share a new project in 2025”
HOTPRESS
