Alt-Rock Trio | Gorey, Ireland
Active: 2019–Present | Self-Released

Members:
Diarmuid Comerford – Vocals/Guitars
Michael Lynch – Drums/Vocals
Richard Deering – Bass/Vocals


Foot Squeaker is an alt-rock trio from Gorey, Ireland, building a reputation on unfiltered energy, honest songwriting, and a live show that refuses to coast. No gimmicks. Just three musicians giving everything, every time.

Formed in 2019 by Diarmuid Comerford and his brother-in-law Michael Lynch, the band operated with a DIY ethos until the 2023 addition of bassist Richard Deering completed the lineup. Despite their small-town roots, Foot Squeaker has consistently proven that impact doesn't require a capital city postal code.

The band records out of their own studio, maintaining full creative control. Their 2025 singles Birdline, 60 Beats, and Medals were mixed by Daniel Fox (Gilla Band). Their 2024 singles Friends Like These and Pass It On drew national and international attention, including airplay on RTÉ 2fm (Beta DaSilva's show) and Amazing Radio (UK/US).

In 2025, following a period of personal loss, the band made a conscious pivot: they left social media to focus entirely on songwriting, live performance, and direct human connection. The result is their most confident work to date — the debut EP Arc Eye mixed by Johnny Fox, out April 2026, supported by an Irish tour.



Key Press – Most Recent First

On Arc Eye EP (2026) & single "05:30"
"Song of the Week" – Louise Tighe, RTÉ 2fm Weekend Breakfast

 

"This is quite surprising. I thought they'd be kind of a middle of the road rock band but then I hear all these weird bass lines and chord progressions. A little jazzy, a little proggy. Good stuff." – Eardrum Buzz (US)

 

"The trio lean into their scrappy alt indie instincts with a confidence that suggests they have stopped second guessing themselves and started trusting the noise. It is messy in the right ways, sharp when it needs to be, and surprisingly thoughtful." – Jammerzine (US)

 

"Their debut EP ARC EYE lands as a rough-edged statement of intent, pulling together past singles and new material into something tighter, louder, and harder to ignore." – PureMZine (IRE)

On "Birdline" (2025)
"Foot Squeaker are a band that leave a lasting, memorable impression on you for all of the right reasons, and this track's thoughtful and brash nature packs a seismic, multi-faceted punch." – Clout (UK)

On "60 Beats" (2025)
"Foot Squeaker have released their explosive new single '60 Beats'. Exploring the tension between ambition and contentment, '60 Beats' centers shifts between lush, enveloping indie-rock choruses and hard-hitting emo-rock verses driven by distorted, hammering guitars." – Hot Press Magazine (IRE)
"The three-piece group from Gorey, Co. Wexford continue their busy year with this new track, which mixes calm, thoughtful parts with louder, more intense bursts of energy." – PureMZine (IRE)

On "Medals" (2025)
"A melodic tune balancing danceable energy with a gritty rock quality." – Hot Press Magazine (IRE)
"It's a guitar-driven, high-energy track that hits fast and hard, clean tones colliding with crunchy chords and a pounding wall of drums. Think 90s Blur with a modern edge." – The Beat .ie (IRE)

On "Friends Like These" (2024)
"This catchy-yet-contemplative track shows why they're becoming one of the most interesting and innovative indie bands out there. It's sure to get people talking about what friendship even means nowadays, and cement their status as indie rock trailblazers." – Earmilk.com

 

"The rock group have perfectly executed their rock and roll track in their latest single." – Hot Press Magazine (IRE)

 

"As authentic and down to earth as the message feels, the track itself packs a hell of a punch stylistically, melding crunching riffs and driving rhythms." – Clout Magazine (UK)

On "Pass It On" (2024)
"Emphatic within its style but anchored by the sheer heart and soul within the songwriting and lyrics." – Clout Magazine (UK)

 

"'Pass It On' essentially comes at you like a masterclass." – The Big Take-Over Magazine (US)

 

"Pass it on to a friend so they can enjoy it as much as I did." – Beta Da Silva, RTÉ 2fm

 

"A Glastonbury flavour to me." – Alan Corcoran, South East Radio

On "Silhouette" (2023)
"Silhouette by Foot Squeaker is an electrifying and emotionally charged musical journey that demands your attention from the very first note." – Illustrate Magazine

 

"Silhouette is a brilliant indie rock piece that is not only technically great but also has a wonderful and unique message to boot." – Music Taste.uk

 

"The song has impeccable production, exuding a confidence and dynamism that had not yet been explored by the band in their previous singles." – You!Me!Dancing! On The Radar

 

"The production values of 'Silhouette' are top-notch. The result is a track that not only resonates emotionally but also boasts a polished sonic quality." – Musikepool.com



Radio Highlights

· RTÉ 2fm (Beta DaSilva, Louise Tighe)
· Amazing Radio UK & US (Shell Zenner, Frankie Francis)
· Rock FM Belgium
· RS2 Lithuania
· Spotify playlist: Alternative Ireland

Release Timeline

· Arc Eye EP – April 2026
· Birdline, 60 Beats, Medals (2025 singles)
· Friends Like These, Pass It On (2024)
· Silhouette (2023) – mixed by Daniel Fox, mastered by Darragh Nolan (Astakalapa)
· No Connection, Wayside, Specimen (2020)

Live
2024 Ubh Bhriste Tour | Irish ARC EYE EP tour (May/June 2026)