Rob Carlile

Rob Carlile is a Cork-based singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique, one-man live-looped performances, blending alternative, comedic, and alternative hip-hop styles. He uses a guitar, piano, and vocal effects to create layered, intimate, and humorous music, with influences including Talking Heads and Pixies.

Key Aspects of Rob Carlile's Music:

Live Looping: His live sets, often seen in Cork venues like The Corner House, feature intricate live-looped original songs and covers.

Discography: Released the album Mentally Illmatic in 2022, featuring tracks like "Affected" and "Everybody Needs Some BS".

Style: Known for lyrical wit, a mix of emotional resonance and humor, sometimes compared to a "one-man concert" of eclectic tunes.

Live Activity: Frequently performs in Cork, involved in projects such as Guilty Pleasure and The P90s.

Mentally Illmatic: His 2022 album was described as a concept album exploring mental health, the experience of being alive, and the feeling of going insane.