thanks mom is a DIY indie/alternative rock outfit, established by front woman Erica in 2022, she was soon joined by Grace that same year, followed by Amelie and Cillian in 2023. Based in Kildare, Ireland, their songs explore the profound themes of love, life, death, sadness, friendship, self hatred and navigating life as a neurodivergent teenager. Already listed as one of the Hottest Irish Artists to watch in 2024 by Hot Press and the Irish Times exclaimed “New name to keep an ear out for.”
Boasting over 173k streams on Spotify.
thanks mom is an authentic garage band, working hard on honing their song writing craft through previous gems like ‘if you want me’. Boasting an impressive 50k streams on Spotify and earning a place in “The 100 Best Irish Songs of 23!” as celebrated by Kieran on Radio Nova 100. ‘ if you want me’ has propelled “thanks mom” through the ranks of up and coming bands.
Hot Press hailed it as being Hot for 2024!
On August 16th they released ‘why don’t u like me anymore?’ on all platforms, which secured “thanks mom” the #1 spot on the iTunes Alternative Charts Ireland and #6 on the iTunes Top Songs Charts in Ireland. The track is still currently featured on Spotify’s playlist - ‘Alternative Ireland’ and previously on ’A Breath of fresh Eire’. Also earning a shiny spot in “The 100 Best Irish Songs of ‘24!” thanks to the fabulous Kieran over at Radio Nova 100!
The Goo Magazine praised the track as “classic punk pop, light and catchy; an act to keep an eye on”.
After the success of ‘why don’t u like me anymore’ thanks mom officially released ‘Teenage Sacrifice’ at their audience packed launch party on October 28th, 2024 at The Sound House. This song secured them a place on two Spotify’s featured playlists, “Shockwave” and “Fresh Finds Rock”.
“We set out to weave a tale of love, yet found ourselves ensnared in shadows, ultimately giving rise to ‘Teenage Sacrifice.’"
thanks mom kicked off 2025 performing at Whelan’s Ones To Watch, then on to support Under Starling at The Workman’s Club. They also made a mark by showcasing at Ireland Music Week, headlining the epic Based Festival, and dazzling the crowd in the We’ve Only Just Begun Festival. They have also captivated audiences at the enchanting Forest Fest Emo in both ‘23 and ‘24. Additionally, they threw down an unforgettable set supporting a sold-out performance for “The Go! Team” at The Button Factory, backed Adore for a charity event at The Venue, Drogheda, supported Florence Road at the sold out Top Deck, Lighthouse, along with many other notable performances.
Heavily inspired by bands such as The Breeders, Los Campesinos!, Car Seat Headrest, Big Thief, Wunderhorse, and many more. thanks mom pulls from these influences to create energy filled tracks with catchy hooks and heart wrenching lyrics.
thanks mom are thrilled to announce that they’ll be dropping their debut EP as a four-piece band, this July!
💕thanks mom