“One of the most commanding vocalists working today”

– American Songwriter

“One of the most commanding vocalists working today”

– American Songwriter

27 Mar Thu
Songwriters 'In the Round' @ Songwriters 'In the Round'
Kilcullen, Ireland
20:00
13 Apr Sun
Ards International Guitar Festival 2025 @ Ards International Guitar Festival 2025
Trellech United, United Kingdom
10:00
6 Jul Sun
Roadhouse Weekender 2025 @ Roadhouse Weekender 2025
Bodiam, United Kingdom
10:00
12 Jul Sat
Songwriters In the Round @ Songwriters In the Round
Waterford, Ireland
20:00
25 Jul Fri
@ FortyFive Vinyl Café
York, United Kingdom
19:00
26 Jul Sat
Together Again Festival 2025 @ Together Again Festival 2025
Tattenhall, United Kingdom
12:00

“There’s an earthy richness that’s settled into not only O’Neill’s voice but her approach to songwriting and composition”

– American Songwriter

Biography

Megan O’Neill is a distinguished Irish singer-songwriter renowned for her captivating vocals and heartfelt songwriting. Described by American Songwriter as “one of the most commanding vocalists working today,” Megan seamlessly blends her storytelling prowess with a rich musicality.

Her recent releases, including singles The Hard Way,” and “Love Like This,” showcase her evolution as an artist. These tracks, self-written and recorded at The Meadow Studios, mark her debut as a producer and were each featured on the RTÉ Radio 1 Recommends list for multiple weeks.

In collaboration with producer Richey McCourt, Megan released the EP “Time (Thought You Were on My Side),” which artfully merges her folk roots with electronic elements. Singles such as Wildfire and Fail Better” not only charted in the Top 10 but also received extensive airplay on stations like RTÉ Radio 1 and Spin 1038.

Her sophomore album, Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty,” released in March 2021, features the bonus track Time in a Bottle” which was prominently featured in the Netflix series Firefly Lane. This exposure led to a live performance on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, propelling the track to chart across various genres in Ireland.

Megan’s talent has led her to global tours and performances at prestigious events, including private Oscars parties in Los Angeles alongside artists like Gavin James. Her song Don’t You” was featured on ABC’s Nashville, and she has opened for legends such as Sir Tom Jones and Lighthouse Family. The late Olivia Newton-John was among her admirers.

Beyond her solo endeavours, Megan is part of the indie-electronic project “Where the Waters Meet”. Their rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes” was commissioned by The Recording Academy (The Grammy Awards) in 2023.

Currently, Megan is recording a new album, set for release in 2026.

 

Ones to Watch & Recent Singles

📀 Named as “One to Watch” by the Irish Examiner, Irish singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill continues to make waves in the music industry. Her latest releases—All Those Yesterdays, The Hard Way, and Love Like This—mark her first production credits, fully self-written and recorded at The Meadow Studios.
🎵 All three tracks were RTE Radio 1 Recommends picks for multiple weeks.

Latest – "Time (Thought You Were on My Side)"

🔥 Megan’s latest EP, “Time (Thought You Were on My Side),” blends folk storytelling with electronic influences.
💿 Produced by Richey McCourt, this five-track release features singles Wildfire and Fail Better, both of which:
✔️ Hit the Top 10 charts
✔️ Were playlisted by RTE Radio 1, iRadio, and Spin 1038
✔️ Earned national TV performances on BBC’s Across the Line & Virgin Media’s Six O’Clock Show

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