Irish punk-funk outfit Def Nettle return with their new single “Mohawk,” arriving February 20. Following a brief hiatus after their debut album DN001, the band reemerged in 2025 with a string of singles that drew support from BBC Radio 6, RTÉ 2FM and key alternative press outlets. “Mohawk” continues that momentum with a sharper edge and a playful bite.
Built on 80s post-punk guitar lines and new wave textures, the track pairs nostalgia with present-day urgency. Spoken word passages and rap cadences collide with hook-heavy choruses as frontman Glen Brady and rapper Lisa Doyle Taaffe trade lines, taking aim at the commercialization of punk aesthetics while acknowledging their own flirtation with retro sentiment.
Musically, “Mohawk” channels influences including The Cure, The Smiths and Joy Division without slipping into imitation. Guest guitarist Dissenter Melody, drummer Damien Fox and bassist Ely Siegel lock into a driving groove that keeps the track kinetic and dancefloor-ready.
Led by Dublin native Glen Brady, whose career spans session work and international touring, Def Nettle continue to refine a sound that balances grit, wit and groove. With “Mohawk,” the band lean into self-awareness and swagger in equal measure, reaffirming their place in Ireland’s evolving alternative scene.