🔥 Trending Radie Peat: Debut Solo Single and Upcoming Shows

Radie Peat is a prominent Irish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a member of the internationally acclaimed Dublin-based band Lankum ³. Her work primarily centers around traditional and folk music from Ireland and the English-speaking world ⁵.

Musical Journey and Contributions

Peat's musical journey began at a young age, influenced by her family's strong connection to Irish traditional music ³. She initially learned to play the concertina and later expanded her repertoire to include a variety of instruments such as the tin whistle, accordion, harmonium, banjo, guitar, ukulele, and harp ⁵.

As a core member of Lankum, which also includes Ian Lynch, Daragh Lynch, and Cormac MacDiarmada, Peat has been instrumental in shaping the band's distinctive "drone-folk" sound ¹⁸. Lankum has gained international recognition for their unique approach to traditional Irish music.

Beyond Lankum, Peat is also involved in the project ØXN ⁸.

Recent Activities and Solo Work

In July 2026, Radie Peat released her debut solo single titled 'Still I Love Him' ⁶⁷. This single, released on Rough Trade, marks her first solo venture outside of her band projects and has been described as a traditional love song reimagined ⁷⁸. The song is accompanied by a video directed by Robbie Mailler Howat ⁷.

Personal Life and Advocacy

In addition to her musical career, Peat is a mother. In February 2025, she openly discussed the challenges she faced in accessing support for her daughter, who was diagnosed with autism at 17 months old ². She has spoken about the significant waiting times and difficulties in securing necessary services, highlighting the systemic issues in support for children with autism in Ireland ².