Irish alternative rock powerhouse mudd·shovel signs with Epictronic Records and announces reissue of »Little White Hair«!

Epictronic Records is pleased to announce the signing of mudd·shovel, an alternative rock trio from Cavan, Ireland, and the upcoming reissue of the band’s debut album »Little White Hair«.

mudd·shovel are a three-piece alternative rock band hailing from the heart of Cavan, Ireland. Blending raw guitar-driven energy with haunting melodies and intense lyricism, they craft a sound that feels both deeply familiar and completely their own. With influences ranging from grunge and post-punk to modern alt-rock, mudd·shovel deliver songs that hit hard and stay with you.

Formed out of a shared obsession with the dirtier side of rock and an instinct for storytelling, mudd·shovel isn’t just a name-it’s a reflection of their sound: heavy, honest, and unapologetically grounded. Whether on stage or in the studio, the trio brings an intensity that punches above their weight.

With their debut album »Little White Hair«, mudd·shovel are carving out their space in Ireland’s underground rock scene, one riff at a time.

»Little White Hair« is built on dense, riff-driven arrangements and a sense of urgency that never lets up. Guitars lean into a gritty, near-industrial edge, rooted in the heavier end of alternative rock, with a punk-like looseness underneath. The rhythm section anchors the chaos with grooves that feel deliberate and barely contained. Vocals cut through the mix like another instrument, shifting between confrontational and cathartic.

What distinguishes »Little White Hair« as a debut is its confidence. There’s no hesitation, no attempt to soften the sound for accessibility. mudd·shovel commit fully to distortion, tension, and abrasive intensity, while still finding room for flashes of melody and atmosphere that prevent the record from becoming one-dimensional. Those restrained moments don’t dilute the impact; they sharpen it.

Lyrically, the album moves through frustration, identity, and emotional unrest. The push and pull between structure and chaos mirrors the subject matter, giving the record a cohesive core even as the sound veers into unpredictable territory.

The production is deliberately unpolished, closer to live-wire performance than studio gloss. In a landscape of over-refined rock releases, that roughness is a strength.

»Little White Hair« is a statement of intent. mudd·shovel know exactly what they want to sound like, and they don’t apologize for it.

Tracklist:
01. Over The Line
02. Third Time Today
03. Deep Fried Soul
04. Pity Party
05. Heading Home
06. Don’t Drink The Water
07. Little White Hair
08. Cupid Sparrow
09. No Further

The Alchemy in the band:

Shawn Hicks (guitar/vocals): A veteran of the riff, chasing new sonic horizons.

Garreth Tackney (bass/production): Formerly of Shouting at Planes, now sculpting low-end thunder.

David Mulligan (drums): A fusion of jazz finesse and rock fury, the heartbeat of the storm.

Courtesy of Epictronic Records

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well