Porcelain Eyes Turn Up the Volume with New Single It's Fine
Waterford has been producing some cracking bands over the past few years, and Porcelain Eyes are another name worth keeping an eye on. The indie rock and grunge outfit have been building their sound around heavy guitars, big riffs and plenty of melody, taking inspiration from alternative rock and the raw, fuzz-driven sounds of 90s grunge.
The lads made their debut in 2025 with Still at It, Still a Tit
, a four-track EP recorded at The Hive Studios in Waterford. It was a solid introduction to the band, showing off their different influences and their ability to mix heavier moments with more melodic touches. Now they're back with It's Fine
, and this time they've turned things up a notch.
Heavy Riffs and No Messing Around
It's Fine
doesn't waste any time getting going. Crunchy guitars come crashing in over a pounding rhythm section, setting the tone for a track that leans firmly into the heavier side of the band's sound. There's a real 90s grunge feel running through it, but Porcelain Eyes bring enough of their own character to keep things interesting.
The guitars do much of the heavy lifting here, with chunky riffs and sharp little guitar lines dipping in and out as the song moves along. There's plenty going on, but it never feels like the band are trying to cram too much into the track. Everything has its place, and the rhythm section keeps things moving along nicely.
Frontman Sean Walsh brings a welcome melodic edge to all that guitar noise. His vocals sit comfortably against the heavier instrumentation, giving the track something to latch onto without taking away from its rougher side. It's a combination that works well, particularly when the guitars really start to kick in.
A Change of Pace Before the Guitars Kick Back In
One of the track's better moments comes around the halfway mark, when the band pull things back for a more deliberate, atmospheric breakdown. It's a clever change of pace that gives the song a bit of breathing room before the guitars come roaring back in, throwing out another round of riffs and guitar licks.
That contrast between the quieter section and the heavier moments is something Porcelain Eyes handle particularly well. Rather than keeping everything turned up to eleven from start to finish, they know when to ease off and when to put the foot down again. It makes the heavier sections hit that bit harder.
More Than Just a Heavy Rock Track
While It's Fine
certainly has plenty of muscle behind it, there's a more personal story tucked away beneath those guitars. Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, frontman Sean Walsh explains that the song came from a long and complicated friendship, although he didn't initially realise that was what he was writing about.
Its Fine' grew out of a long and complicated friendship between two people who spent years playing in bands and writing songs together. Interestingly, I didn't realise I was writing about that friendship until the song was finished.
It's an interesting bit of background that adds another angle to the song. What initially comes across as a full-on grunge rocker has a more personal side to it, and that contrast fits nicely with the way the band move between heavier riffs and more melodic passages.
Final Verdict
With It's Fine
, Porcelain Eyes have taken the sound they introduced on their debut EP and pushed it in a heavier direction. The guitars are bigger, the riffs hit harder, and Sean Walsh's vocals provide just enough melody to hold everything together. It's loud, gritty and packed with energy, without losing sight of the song itself.
There's a lot to like about what this Waterford outfit are doing, particularly their ability to balance grunge-inspired heaviness with catchy guitar work. If 'It's Fine' is a sign of where Porcelain Eyes are heading next, it'll be well worth keeping an ear out for whatever the lads come up with next.
The single, Its Fine, is available through all streaming platforms.
Photo Credit: Porcelain Eyes
