SAL - Irish Artist Of The Week

The Irish vocalist and songwriter SAL is celebrated for her raw, emotional writing and powerful performances that connect deeply with audiences across the globe. Originally from County Kildare and now based between Milan and Miltown Malbay, Ireland, SAL has built a reputation for electrifying live shows, gracing Ireland’s most prestigious venues and festivals while captivating listeners abroad in Germany, Switzerland, Lithuania, and the UK. In the world of live music, SAL has carved out a vibrant and steadily rising path. From headline shows across Ireland to regular appearances at Irish and European tours, she has cultivated a loyal and growing international following. Along the way, she has shared stages with some of Ireland’s most respected artists, including Declan O’Rourke, Scullion, Hermitage Green, Mick Flannery, The Stunning and Luka Bloom. Every release from SAL over the past two years has reached #1 on the Irish iTunes Charts, cementing her as one of Ireland’s most consistent independent chart-topping artists. Following multiple national tours and sold-out European dates, she has continued to expand her audience through powerful support slots, headline shows, and intimate touring formats both at home and abroad. Her recent café tours across Ireland and continued performances in Germany have further deepened her connection with audiences, while the closing months of 2025 offered her the space to fully immerse herself in recording. In 2026, SAL will release her highly anticipated second studio album, her most vulnerable and powerful body of work to date. Fully acoustic, the record marks a return to her folk roots, back to where it all began when she was named New Folk Artist of the Year in 2017. Stripped back and emotionally fearless, this new chapter reflects an artist coming home to her sound. With new music on the horizon, SAL hopes to grace stages across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Ireland once again, continuing to expand her international presence through deeply authentic live performance. Her commitment to her craft remains unwavering, and her trajectory as an independent Irish artist continues to rise with strength, integrity, and heart.