The Fynches

The Fynches are an Irish folk-rock band that evoke the golden age of hard-hitting melodicism. They balance early-70s swagger with an elevated folk sensibility, showcasing a love for rich vocal harmonies, musing lyricism, and catchy choruses. The brainchild of Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (lead vocals and guitar) and Oisín Walsh-Peelo (vocals and keys - to same but two), The Fynches also comprise Cian O’Sullivan (drums), Fionn O’Neill (bass), and Julianne Quirke (cello). Vocal melodies and soulful keys meet vibrant guitar lines, soaring strings, and a powerful rhythm section. Brothers Ferdia and Oisín were raised in a musical family in County Wicklow. Nurturing a songwriting bond marked by interlocking harmonies, the two have amped up their creative experimentation over the past decade: writing and arranging for the sheer joy of making music. Now with the live band in place, their songcraft has been able to shift from the studio to the blaze of the stage. The Fynches are a band that come into their own under the lights, earning them a reputation as an electrifying live act. The Fynches spent much of 2024 & 2025 hunkered down in the studio together refining tracks. Now, these musical blueprints have developed into a full statement album, released on 7th October 2025. This self-titled record, The Fynches, was be accompanied by an extensive, full-band tour of Ireland with UK in Nov/Dec 2025 and European dates in 2026. With brooding ballads, raucous crowd pleasers, and even a requiem interlude, the band’s début is marked by dynamism, playfulness, and musical virtuosity. Uncommonly, brothers Ferdia and Oisín sometimes exchange lead vocal duties across songs – at times even verses – balancing their timbres in synergy. Composer and arranger Oisín honed his skills touring and recording with bands such as Villagers, Flyte, Hudson Taylor, and Bombay Bicycle Club. A natural frontman, Ferdia found fame on the silver screen starring in Sing Street, as well as roles in the multi-Osc