Hailing from the wilds of the east coast of Ireland, Bonneer (Bláthín O Connor) is a piano playing songstress who’s had a love for music since early childhood. She first began playing piano at the age of four, taught by her mother. She was also taught violin by her late father.

Growing up in a home where music was a big part of her day-to-day, Bonneer recalls her parents listening to the likes of Brahms German Requiem in the kitchen, while anything from John Martyn to The Bangles would be blaring from her brother’s room at the opposite end of the house. Her talent for singing was first realised when her brother gifted her the album ‘Dummy’ by Portishead for her 10th birthday. This album in particular had a huge influence on her wanting to write music.

In May 2018 Bonneer's best friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness. This was the catalyst to her creative explosion. She composed a piece of piano music in her friend's honour and began songwriting shortly thereafter, unleashing her untapped creativity. She has since written over 100 songs and has composed several pieces for piano. Her inspiration comes from her own life experiences and observations, and her style is perhaps her own in that it is slightly difficult to define. There are folk, pop and classical elements, but it is quite clear that she’s heavily influenced by the music she grew up listening to.

Bonneer's debut single ‘Strangers’ was released in January ‘23. Her second single ‘Free to Breathe’ is out now. Listen to it here.

“Beautiful track!” - Rob O’Connor, Beat 102 103 on ‘Strangers’

“A delicately set ballad from Bonneer, ‘Strangers’ resonates with an atmospherically charged alt-pop feel, pulled into focus by Bonneer’s powerful vocal presence.” - The Last Mixed Tape