Sister Ghost

Sister Ghost is the haunting, self-made world of Irish musician Shannon Delores O’Neill—a rare artist redefining what DIY means in rock today. Having played in bands since the age of 12, O’Neill launched Sister Ghost, writing and recording everything herself on an old 8-track recorder. A spectral fusion of art-rock and dark power-pop, Sister Ghost is for fans of the 90s alt-rock sound and other fearless female voices such as Patti Smith, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Alanis Morrissette & Liz Phair; music that’s both intelligent as it is visceral.

Over the years, Sister Ghost has grown into one of Ireland’s most vital and fearless rock voices. O’Neill was awarded Best Live Act at the NI Music Prize, and has shared the stage with major acts including Snow Patrol, Fontaines D.C., Pussy Riot, We Are Scientists, and more. Beyond the stage, she’s also a changemaker: in 2016, she founded Girls Rock! NI, a grassroots music initiative empowering young women and gender-expansive musicians across Northern Ireland—a movement that continues to grow.

Critically acclaimed by The Guardian, Louder + Hot Press Magazine, and featured on KEXP Seattle, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Radio X and RTÉ 2FM, Sister Ghost’s debut album, Beyond The Water, marks the bold arrival of an artist who has been laying the groundwork for something extraordinary. Recorded in Los Angeles with the 90s powerhouse producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Placebo, Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt) + acclaimed drummer Jeff Friedl (A Perfect Circle, DEVO), the album signals a fearless new chapter of artistic vision and international ambition. The album was also a finalist for PPL Album Of The Year at the 2025 NI Music Prize.