Groev (pronounced 'Grove') are a Galway-based indie/folk band known for their warm, folky melodies, catchy hooks, and heartfelt storytelling. Groev formed in 2024, playing pubs to pay the bills and working on their original music. They released their debut single, Ben and Jerry’s, via Mahogany Songs in May 2025, and soon after supported Jamie McIntyre on his Irish and UK tour dates. Their biggest single to date, Tara Grove (released August 2025), has amassed over 200,000 Spotify streams. In November of last year, they embarked on their first national tour, which included sold-out shows upstairs at Róisín Dubh and upstairs in Whelan’s. Similar sound to Kodaline, Amble, and Kingfishr. Groev released "Subtle," their first love song and latest single, on Feb. 27, following the success of "Tara Grove," which surpassed 200,000 Spotify streams. Rory from the band said the song evolved organically during the writing process. "'Subtle' found its feet over time," he said. "Initially, I had no clue what I was writing, but then I started connecting with it through getting to know someone, not knowing what to do but just being happy." The track explores early romance through small, intimate moments. Opening with the line "Saw her smoking underneath the light / I asked her hand, but she wanted mine," the song captures autumn rain, skipping stones, and moonlit conversations between two people before life gets complicated. The release follows Groev's selection for Whelan's Ones to Watch 2026 as the band prepares for a busy year.
