cicada

Cicada
Dublin, Ireland

Cicada are a five-piece folk rock band based in Dublin, made up of Chiara Giannini, Steven Lothian, Ali Carney, Harvey McNevin and Christopher Mason. Their work is centred on harmony led songwriting and carefully structured arrangements, moving between sparse folk passages and more expansive alternative textures.

In January of 2026, the band were named as Hot Press “Hot For ’26” A&R Pick, recognising them as one of Ireland’s emerging acts to watch.

Their debut EP, Isla’s House (due early Autumn), examines Irish generational trauma, faith and inherited silence. The record focuses on what is carried within families (emotionally and culturally) and how that shapes identity. The first single “Voicebox” will be released on March 27th. It introduces the thematic core of the EP and the difficulty of speaking openly.

Cicada’s live show reflects the same emphasis on control and cohesion, prioritising vocal blend and immersion into their world.