Dublin alternative-pop artist SJ Talbot returns with new single ‘Memento’ on Thursday, September 24th.
Her first release since 2024, her return follows strong past support from RTÉ RADIO 1, Today FM, RTÉ 2FM, Newstalk, SPIN 103.8 Hot Press and more, as she steps confidently into a new era of her artistry.
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‘Memento’ arrives as the first release after a busy two-year period of songwriting and collaboration for Talbot, attending songwriting sessions across Ireland and The Netherlands and taking time to hone her craft, working with a diverse range of artists including Roe Byrneand Jaxson.
Produced by Sam Stevenson (Still Searching) ‘Memento’ explores the intoxicating space between lust, longing and devotion. Centred around the idea of a fleeting encounter, the track captures the desire to hold onto a moment that was never meant to last, transforming a single night with someone into a keepsake - something to remember long after the experience is over.
Citing influences such as Dua Lipa, Griff, Remi Wolf and Jungle, sonically ‘Memento’showcases Talbot’s soulful vocals paired with high-calibre pop production - a recipe that has garnered her extensive praise across Irish media since her 2020 debut.
Releasing Thursday, September 24th, ‘Memento’ sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting next chapter for one of the country’s top emerging voices in Irish pop.
BIOGRAPHY
SJ is an alternative pop artist from Dublin, Ireland. Her songs feature deep, soulful
vocals, intelligently paired with high-calibre pop production. At an early age, she was
enrolled in musical theatre school, and went on to study at BIMM Dublin, graduating
in 2020. No stranger to the Irish music scene, she has worked as a session singer
and songwriter for various acts over the last five years.
In 2017, she began producing her own music, and developing her individual sound.
In September 2020, she released her well received indie-pop influenced debut
single, “Envy”, followed up by her second solo single, ‘Easy for Me’, in 2021 which
peaked at no.6 on the Irish Breakers Radio Chart. On the back of this successful
release, SJ was selected by iRadio to compete in the Irish Music Month Local Hero
Radio competition which was sponsored by Hot Press magazine.
Within the last three years she has honed her craft as a songwriter and collaborates
with various artists across Europe on their creative projects. Her own music has
been heard across many notable Irish radio stations such as SPIN 103.8, Newstalk,
Today FM and RTE Radio 1.
After taking a short break from releasing music to polish a new sound, SJ is set to
release her debut EP in mid-2027.
