Pio

Raised by the rocky shores of Clifden, Co. Galway, Pio Hartnett is fresh voice in Irish songwriting, whose music has been described as “shipwrecked Mitski having a burning hot cup of tea with Paolo Nutini” (RS, 2024).

‘Roses’ was released in January 2022. The single garnered support from Golden Plec and Hot Press, and received airplay on over 20 radio stations. Subsequent releases 'Grand Prix', 'Broadway', and 'Will you be back before dark?' each received growing praise and airplay.

Hartnett's reputation as an explosive live performer would see him go on to pack venues across Dublin, including The Grand Social, The Ruby Sessions, The Button Factory, and Whelan's, while supporting acts like Pete Murray, Gavin Fox, Teenage Dads, and Joshua Hyslop.

His debut EP 'Cargo', launched to a sold-out crowd at Workman's Club (Main Room), Dublin, in April 2023, received critical acclaim. In 2024, Hartnett was awarded the 'Social Change Award 2024' for his collaboration 'Time' with JyellowL, selected for Beyond Music Vol. 4 by Grammy-winner Angélique Kidjo and producer Pheelz (Usher, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre). 

Performances at Whelan's Ones to Watch 2025, and a sold out headline show in May, have further cemented Hartnett as one of Ireland's most compelling emerging songwriters.

A sturdy homegrown following awaits a second EP in July 2026.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING. . .

"A haunting collection of songs that will stick with you long after the final note... Pio captures the feeling of growing older, wiser, and slightly less afraid."
- Cailean Coffey, The Line of Best Fit

"Pio Hartnett looks set to take a step into centre stage."
- Ciaran Brennan, Hot Press

"While Hartnett’s vocals are rich and bold, there is also something haunting in their soulful execution"
- Nicole Mendes, The Other Side Reviews