Ian Hayes

Mixing melodic, piano-led arrangements with poetic, unflinching lyrics, Kildare-based singer/songwriter Ian Hayes is an artist who walks the borderlines. His sound moves fluidly between soulful alt-rock and old-time folk balladry, but always returns to the raw core of storytelling. Whether backed by a full band or stripped to a single instrument, Hayes’ songs speak to exile, resilience, and the slow fight back to selfhood.

Hayes introduced himself in 2022 with his debut singles Spanish Flowers and Divide, earning early praise for his lyrical depth and genre-blurring sound. Now, after time spent writing, reflecting, and challenging boundaries, he returns in 2025 with Astray and Roam - two defiant new singles that signal both evolution and intent.