Captivating young hearts and music lovers with a powerful message of freedom and difference
JD Kelleher‘s foray into the indie pop and groove scenes continues to set them apart in a thrillingly innovative way with their latest single, TAKE THE MON€Y & RUN. This Ireland-born, Fanore-based singer/songwriter has been making waves across the music landscape, creating music that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Their new single, which follows a highly acclaimed cover of Over the Rainbow and two smashing singles in 2024, hitting a debut entry into the UK Commercial Pop Club Chart Top 10 with Dance On Ur Own 2 Feet, is the latest testament to JD’s evolving artistry. JD describes their music as “a call to JOY and a celebration of Difference, a call to fuck the begrudgers, to step more into and own our own lives and our power.”
Such an approach has drawn comparisons to the likes of Florence Welch and Sufjan Stevens, artists who similarly manage to blend personal conviction with mass appeal. You can listen to our full playlist which contains the artist’s music, and know more about the artist by scrolling down the page.
Bringing JD’s vision to life is a team of Catalan musicians – Jimmy Pinol, David Ibarz, Marti Rieira, and Alex Badia. This collaboration isn’t without its hurdles, given the geographical distance, but the magical synergy they create when together is unmistakable. As JD Kelleher shares, “My band live in Spain so it’s not always easy to get us all together in one place for a shoot, but I’m happy we managed to pull it off for this very fun song. We’re all having a great time in the video. The human and the musical connection between us are real.”
The single and music video for TAKE THE MON€Y & RUN mark the hat-trick of great pop records JD Kelleher has gifted us this year. The song carries a rhythmic groove combined with JD’s distinctive indie pop flair, seamlessly blending elements of soul rock, soft rock, and even a touch of retro guitar rock pop, creating an infectious beat that compels you to move.
JD’s career trajectory has been impressive from the start. They skyrocketed to prominence during the Marriage Equality referendum in May 2015 with their debut single and video version of Joy Division’s Love Will Tear Us Apart, topping the Irish rock chart. Since then, JD has never looked back, delivering consistently powerful performances and innovative music, all while staying true to their roots and message of identity, love, and resilience.
As a music curator for PopHits.Co, I can affirm that this single is more than just a pop anthem. “JD Kelleher’s latest single is an exhilarating celebration of life, urging us to embrace every moment with gratitude and joy. It’s a rhythmic masterpiece that resonates with the soul.”
This quote underscores the sheer quality and appeal of JD’s work, and it’s an experience you absolutely can’t miss.
To dive deeper into JD Kelleher’s world, make sure to check out their complete discography on platforms like their Website, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube. Like, listen and share our curated playlist featuring JD Kelleher’s music and other indie pop and groove hits.
