VA - Place: Ireland (2025)

Place: Ireland
curated by Efa O’Neill

"For this edition of the Air Texture series, Place, I wanted to shine a light on Ireland’s thriving electronic music community - a scene that’s close to my heart. Each artist featured here is someone I’ve crossed paths with through Out of Space events, my radio show, or simply by being immersed in this small but vibrant community.

Rather than defining a specific theme or genre, I invited each contributor to submit music that felt true to where they were creatively. The result is a diverse yet cohesive snapshot of the electronic soundscape across Ireland - featuring voices from beyond the capital, reaching into all corners of the country.

What emerged is a compilation full of character and contrast: ambient textures sit beside rhythmic explorations, experimental approaches meet emotional resonance. Despite the variety, there’s an energy that binds it all - a reflection of the trust and creative freedom each artist brought to the project.

It’s been a joy to bring this together and an honour to showcase such a talented group of musicians." -Efa O’Neill

Efa O’Neill is a DJ, producer, and curator based in Dublin, known for championing Irish electronic music through Out of Space - a radio show and event series spotlighting both emerging and established artists.

As one half of The Outside, she explores sound through field recordings, analog gear, and collaborative processes. Beyond the club, Efa crafts rich sonic environments - from sound-driven radio dramas to documentary-style podcasts - bringing stories to life with cinematic depth for national broadcasters and independent projects.

Her work bridges communities and disciplines, powered by a deep commitment to local scenes and the art of sonic storytelling.

Proceeds from this release will support BirdWatch Ireland’s Marine Conservation efforts, including their involvement in the Fair Seas campaign to protect Ireland’s coastal and marine ecosystems. (birdwatchireland.ie)

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“Having a place means that you know what a place means...what it means in a storied sense of myth, character and presence… integrating native consciousness with mythic consciousness” - Gary Snyder

what is place: a location specific electronic music compilation series where all proceeds are donated to local groups working on important causes in that area such as environment, human rights, conflict aid, and support.

The goal is to build a global network of music producers bringing important issues to the electronic music community and world at large.

Electronic music is a truly egalitarian, classless, and empowering art form. 1000's of producers have emerged from every corner of the globe in recent years, infusing their own culture and influences into the endless mix.

Let’s highlight more producers than the few who constantly tour, show up on the same lists and parties. Let's promote electronic music as an activist artform by and for the people.

a non-profit project from Air Texture