Sprints

Sprints formed in Dublin in 2019, Karla Chubb, Colm O'Reilly, Sam McCann, and Jack Callan developing a sound rooted in post-punk and indie rock that was immediately raw and energetic. Chubb's vocals were powerful and expressive, and the band's music combined post-punk energy with a melodic directness that gave them an immediate impact within the contemporary Irish indie scene.

'Letter to Self' (2024) was their debut album — a record of extraordinary energy and emotional power that earned universal critical acclaim and established them as one of the most vital new Irish acts. Songs like 'Adore Adore Adore' and 'Shadow of a Doubt' showed a band of genuine gifts whose combination of post-punk ferocity and melodic intelligence set them apart. ⚠ Flag: release year — verify 2024 date.

Sprints continue to record and perform, remaining one of the most exciting live acts in Irish music. Their combination of post-punk energy, melodic directness, and Chubb's commanding stage presence makes them one of the most important new Irish acts of the 2020s.