Cian Airoldi latest single shines a light on Dublins live music crisis
Music Review | 24th June, 2025
Cian Airoldi
Emerging Dublin-based indie rock artist Cian Airoldi, has built a reputation for blending introspective lyrics with powerful guitar-driven soundscapes. Drawing on the musical history of Dublin City, Airoldi’s speaks about the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of contemporary life.
Socially conscious, Airoldi’s latest single, I Love You Dublin (But You're Dying), addresses the uncertain future of Dublin’s iconic live music venues, which have been hit in the past number of years.
Produced at home, the track combines synths and clean guitar tones over up-tempo programmed beats. Airoldi’s impassioned vocals reflect the urgency of the message. The track serves both as a tribute and as a sobering commentary to the city's vibrant history and the current crisis facing the Irish music community.
I wanted to capture the feeling of loss, frustration, and uncertainty that many of us have experienced in Dublin in the past few years.
It’s not just about the venues closing – it’s about the entire landscape changing, the heart of the city starting to fade, and all the little moments of connection that music gives us slipping away. The song is a love letter to Dublin, but it's also a warning. We need to protect what makes this city unique.
Cian Airoldi - I Love You Dublin (But Youre Dying)
The single, I Love You Dublin (But Youre Dying), is available through all streaming platforms.
Photo Credit: The Indie Press
