The Burma

The Burma are an indie rock n’roll band based in Cork City. Influenced by the American Indie scene of the early 2000’s and British guitar bands such as The Smiths, The Burma’s jangly guitars and bouncy basslines make for refreshingly melodic songs.
In December 2016 The Burma released ‘Love Fades’, the first single from their debut EP. The Indie floor-filler was met with great acclaim with Hot Press stating “The pop-rockers are as suited to the dancefloor as the dive bar, as bouncy basslines underpin earwig melodies and shimmering guitar lines. Recent releases like Love Fades suggest that they’re ready to graduate to the big time." Love Fades was also made JOE.ie’s Song of the Day. “This is a little cracker of a tune!”
The Burma released their debut EP Her Eyes On Horizons in June 2017 and embarked on a successful Irish tour, headlining venues such as Whelans, Roisin Dubh and Coughlans.
In September 2017 The Burma released the single 'Sucker For Stars' and this track was picked up by Hot Press as their Track Of The Day, "The Burma's ascendancy continues with new single 'Sucker For Stars', which features Smiths-styled guitar riffs, a hugely catchy chorus, and a vocal exhibition from lead singer Tony O'Donovan."
The Burma’s latest single ‘Quicksand’ was released in October and has gained extensive national airplay since its release. The band will embark on an Irish tour in November playing to venues in the West of Ireland, Cork and Dublin.
The Burma have supported acts such as The Academic, The Strypes, Delorentos, The Blizzards & Ryan Sheridan.




“Anyone in fear that the conveyor-belt of winning guitar bands might be slowing down would be well advised to check out this Cobh quintet before writing any epitaphs.” – Hot Press
“A new Cork band with a great sound. It won't be long before they are headlining gigs themselves.” – JOE.ie
"It’s sun-kissed, California-driving music – yet it’s relevant, and it’s fresh." – Golden Plec
“Jangly guitar pop at its finest.” – Dan Hegarty, RTE 2FM