The Burma

The Burma are an Indie Rock N’ Roll band based in Cork, Ireland. Since the release of their Sugar Moonlight EP, the band has gained extensive airplay in Ireland, the UK and across the USA. The 3 piece is made up of Tony O Donovan (Vocals), Peter Piggott (Lead Guitar) - both from Cobh Co. Cork, and Cian Doherty (Drummer) from Doolin, Co. Clare. The band is named after The Burma Steps in Cobh.



Accrediting their sound to influences of the American Indie scene of the early 2000’s and British guitar bands of the 80s and 90s, The Burma lists bands such as The Killers, Tame Impala, The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes as their inspiration. They have landed support slots for acts such as The Academic, The Strypes, Delorentos, Ryan Sheridan, The Blizzards, Paddy Casey, The Frank and Walters and more. 




The Burma released their debut album "Sucker For Stars" on CD, Vinyl and Digital on the 14th October 2022. The album shot straight to No.3 in the Independent Album Charts and No. 17 in the Overall Irish Album Charts marking the bands first Top 20 selling album.

"Dancey, Glowing Indie Rock" - Rolling Stone