Thunderclap Murphy is the musical moniker of Dublin-based songwriter and performer Aidan Murphy. A multi-instrumentalist and live-looping artist, Thunderclap Murphy crafts immersive soundscapes that blend folk, hip-hop, spoken word, and ambient music. His performances are known for their dynamic energy and unexpected melodic and lyrical turns. He has graced stages at renowned festivals such as Glastonbury and the Festival of Writing and Ideas, and has been a prominent figure in Dublin’s music scene, hosting events like The Monday Echo and Slam Sunday.
In addition to his live performances, Thunderclap Murphy offers ambient music experiences suitable for museums, libraries, art galleries, and meditative spaces. His recent ambient show at Richmond Barracks invited audiences into a contemplative realm of sound, divided into thematic sections like “Forest,” “City,” and “Sea.”
With a career that includes roles as a musical director of a 20-piece funk orchestra, orchestral arranger, and beatboxing instructor, Thunderclap Murphy continues to push the boundaries of musical expression.