Florence Road

Florence Road

From Odyssey Sound Sessions by Odyssey Sound Space

November 20, 2025 · 14 min · Episode 57

About this episode

Florence Road discusses their musical influences and experiences as an emerging Irish band.

An Odyssey Sound Session with Florence Road . The Irish band made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron's garden shed in Wicklow, Ireland. The band have had a breakthrough year, establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new acts of the moment. With standout sets at SXSW London and The Great Escape, and support slots with Olivia Rodrigo, sombr, Wallows, Royel Otis, Wolf Alice and The Last Dinner Party to come, their momentum shows no sign of slowing. In this episode the girls talk to Roxy about the songs that have influenced their love of music. Listen to Florence Road's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music . Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Talking about Fall Back 02:05 'High' - Slow Pulp 04:47 'How Can I Make It Ok' - Wolf Alice 06:22 'The Borders' - Sam Fender 07:45 'When A Good Man Cries' - CMAT 08:12 'Head Over Heels' - Tears For Fears 09:04 'La Nuit Marche Avec Moi' – Alcest 10:00 'On Your Side' - The Last Dinner Party 11:00 'Milk' - The 1975 12:20 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com…

People in this episode

Host: Roxy

Guests: Lily Aron, Emma Brandon, Ailbhe Barry, Hannah Kelly

Topics covered

  • Irish music
  • band interviews
  • music influences
  • emerging artists
  • live performances

Keywords

  • Florence Road
  • Irish band
  • music influences
  • SXSW
  • The Great Escape

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Florence Road, Odyssey Sound Space, SXSW London, The Great Escape, Olivia Rodrigo, sombr, Wallows, Royel Otis, Wolf Alice, The Last Dinner Party

Books & works: Fall Back, High, How Can I Make It Ok, The Borders, When A Good Man Cries, Head Over Heels, La Nuit Marche Avec Moi, On Your Side, Milk

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