Often described as the love child of The Pogues and Australia's own Roaring Jack, Medusa's Wake deliver a powerful fusion of Celtic tradition, folk storytelling, and punk-fuelled intensity.
Their sound blends rebel spirit with barroom melody – equal parts whiskey-soaked ballad and foot-stomping anthem – capturing both Irish heritage and Australian grit in one unmistakable voice.
Formed over a decade ago, Medusa's Wake have forged a reputation for commanding, high-energy live performances that turn venues into communal celebrations.
With driving rhythms, rousing choruses, and anthemic hooks, their shows invite audiences to sing, stomp, and raise a glass in equal measure.
Across their ten-year journey, Medusa's Wake have shared stages with genre heavyweights The Rumjacks, The Go Set, Handsome Young Strangers, and XLF (ex-Stiff Little Fingers).
Performances in Melbourne and Tasmania have helped expand their grassroots following well beyond their Sydney base.
The first single from their new EP 'Echoes Of Our Past', 'Creeper' is an engaging and uptempo tune that will have your feet tapping and your throat thirsting for Irish whiskey and a cold Aussie beer all at once.
'Echoes Of Our Past' is a deeply personal and powerful release from Medusa's Wake, born from a period of profound loss and reflection.
The songs emerged after lead singer and songwriter Eddie Lawlor lost both his father and brother within 16 months of each other in Ireland.
In the space between grief and healing, these tracks took shape – not simply as songs, but as a way to process loss, honour memory, and reconnect with heritage.
Rooted in storytelling and driven by heart, this release stands as both a tribute and a testament — proof that even in grief, powerful music can be born.
With further shows in Newcastle, Brisbane, and Tasmania on the horizon, Medusa's Wake continue to unite audiences through music that celebrates heritage, rebellion, and the enduring power of song.
Medusa's Wake play Mortlake Irish Festival (Sydney) 13 March and Sydney Park Hotel (EP launch) 17 March. They also perform in acoustic mode at Beer Fontaine (Sydney) 15 March.
