M(h)aol

Based in Dublin, Belfast, and London, Irish intersectional feminist firebrands M(h)aol — Constance Keane (She/Her), Jamie Hyland (She/Her), and Sean Nolan (He/Him) — have built a reputation for thrilling live performances, fostering an atmosphere that encourages community and catharsis regardless of where they play. After their captivating set at SXSW, the band signed with Merge and released the North American reissue of Attachment Styles in November 2023. Following the February release of their single “Pursuit,” they are thrilled to unveil their latest track and video, “Snare,” a noisy and driving anthem that boldly defies gender expectations with sharp wit.

“Snare” and its accompanying video, which was directed by the band, is available now on all streaming platforms for any playlist shares.

“‘Snare’ is about countless conversations I’ve had since my first drum lesson on my ninth birthday about how bizarre it is that I play that instrument, or how I should be doing it differently,” recalls lead vocalist and drummer Constance Keane. “The idea of society gendering an inanimate object like a drum kit, when it’s something that brings me so much joy and release, has always frustrated me hugely, and I thought it was time to sing about it.”

M(h)aol is also excited to announce U.S. tour dates in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle, as well as a performance at this year’s SXSW Music Festival. Upcoming shows are listed below and tickets are on sale now.

M(h)aol’s acclaimed full-length debut Attachment Styles is about social connection, queerness, and healing. Upon its release, Attachment Styles received 4 star reviews from both Arena on RTÉ Radio 1 and The Guardian, was profiled by Rolling Stone UK, received 8/10 from Hot Press, along with the band being featured on the cover of The Thin Air. In North America, it garnered praise from NPR, Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, Alternative Press, and more.

With the release of their EP Gender Studies in 2021, M(h)aol tackled the structural oppression of women and gender minorities. Gender Studies was praised by Beats Per Minute, DIY, So Young, Nialler9, BBC 6Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, RTE, Matt Wilkinson, and 2FM, among many others.

M(h)aol applies a DIY ethos to all aspects of the band. Attachment Styles and Gender Studies were originally released on TULLE, an independent women-led record label co-founded by Constance. The album was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Jamie Hyland who is at work mastering M(h)aol’s forthcoming 2025 album.

M(h)aol U.S. Tour Dates
March 9 - Brooklyn, NY @ TV Eye 
March 10 - 14 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
March 15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Permanent Records
March 17 - Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project