thanks mom
thanks mom is a spirited indie/alternative rock ensemble, composed of Erica, Grace, Amelie, and Cillian, hailing from Co. Kildare, Ireland. Their songs explore the profound themes of life, death, sadness, friendship, and the struggles of self-hatred.
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 is an authentic garage band, working hard on honing their song writing craft through previous gems like “if you want me”. Boasting an impressive 44k streams on Spotify and earning a place in “The 100 Best Irish Songs of 24!” as celebrated by Kieran on Radio Nova 100. “if you want me” has propelled “thanks mom” through the ranks of up and coming bands.
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 secured “thanks mom” the #1 spot on the iTunes Alternative Charts Ireland and #6 on the iTunes Top Songs Charts in Ireland. The track is currently still featured on two Spotify playlists -“A Breath of fresh Eire” & “Alternative Ireland”.
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 them 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."
Heavily inspired by bands such as The Breeders, Los Campesinos!, Car Seat Headrest, Big Thief, Wunderhorse, and many more. “thanks mom” pulls from these influences to create energy filled tracks with catchy hooks and heart wrenching lyrics.
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thanks Mom are currently working on more new material which will be released in early 2025!
Press have said:
“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
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 has had a great year gigging across Ireland, playing at venues such as -
Whelans Main room, The Workman’s Club as part of Ireland Music Weeks Showcase Acts, Whelan's as part of We've only just begun festival, Headlining the Based Festival at The Button Factory, The National Concert Hall, The Grand Social, The Sound House Dublin, HMV Dublin, The Sugar Club, The Venue-Drogheda, The Naas Bealtaine Festival , The Launch of Toales Venue Dundalk, Winners at Battle of the Bands-Portarlington, Darky Kellys, IADT Freshers Week - Sold out gig and Forest Fest Emo 2023 and 2024 and many more!
Upcoming Events:
September 29th - Support for The Go Team, Sold Out Gig at The Button Factory, Dublin
October 28th - Single Launch at The Sound House with DC dolls, Speakers and Epilogue
October 29th - Guest Star Performance, The National Concert Hall, Dublin
and more to be announced for 2025!
Achievements:
* #1 on Irish iTunes Alternative Charts & #6 on Ireland iTunes Top Songs Charts
* 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
* thanks mom have accumulated over 120k streams on Spotify!
* “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 44K Streams on Spotify
* Part of “The 100 Best Irish Songs of 24!” - 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)
