Based in Dublin, Belfast, and London, Irish intersectional feminist firebrands M(h)aol — Constance Keane (She/Her), Jamie Hyland (She/Her), and Sean Nolan (He/Him) — have built a reputation for thrilling live performances, fostering an atmosphere that encourages community and catharsis regardless of where they play.
Signed to Merge after an electric SXSW set, the unit follows the North American reissue of Attachment Styles and February single “Pursuit” with “Snare”, a noisy and driving song that springs loose from gender expectations with sneering wit.
“‘Snare’ is about countless conversations I’ve had since my first drum lesson on my ninth birthday about how bizarre it is that I play that instrument, or how I should be doing it differently,” recalls lead vocalist and drummer Constance Keane. “The idea of society gendering an inanimate object like a drum kit, when it’s something that brings me so much joy and release, has always frustrated me hugely, and I thought it was time to sing about it.”
M(h)aol’s acclaimed full-length debut Attachment Styles (2023) is about social connection, queerness and healing. Upon its release, Attachment Styles received 4* reviews from both Arena on RTÉ Radio 1 and The Guardian, was profiled by Rolling Stone UK, received 8/10 from Hot Press, and the band were featured on the cover of The Thin Air.
With the release of their EP Gender Studies in 2021, M(h)aol tackled the structural oppression of women and gender minorities.Gender Studies was praised by Beats Per Minute (NYC), DIY, So Young, Nialler9, BBC 6Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, RTE, Matt Wilkinson, 2FM, among many others.
"The rising Dublin band M(h)aol are a testament to the vitality of Ireland’s current post-punk scene." - Pitchfork
The Guardian
★★★★
“A series of fearless moments that centre on intersectional feminism and reclamation of power, underpinned by a soundtrack of clattering drums and jagged, dissonant guitars.”
LOUDER
★★★★ ½
“Delivered with innovation and imagination, Attachment Styles is vital, exhilarating, and an essential listen.”
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