Basil Breen is a singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland — emerging onto the Irish music scene with potent songs of love, heartbreak, and optimism.

Basil has featured in the RTÉ: Behind The Music

In 2023, he unveiled his inaugural album, "The Creation of Basil" a collection of 13 songs. This much-anticipated release was celebrated with a sold-out launch event at Whelan's, one of Dublin's most iconic music venues.

In 2024, he released his second album, "The Tower of Basil".

Basil received the award for "Best Male Solo Act" at the Smithfields Creatives and in 2023 his song Nelson won "Song of The Year" at The International Bar’s Circle Sessions.

He’s had appearances and has been played on radio stations including RTÉ 2XM, South Dublin FM, Tone FM, Near FM, Ocean FM, Shannonside FM, Northern Sound FM & True Radio UK.

He has also played shows at The Sound House, The Bello Bar, Sin E, The Bernard Shaw, Darkey Kellys, Tailors' Hall and The Millbank theatre.

He was selected for and has performed at the Sea Sessions Unsigned Sessions in Donegal.

He has also performed at the The Works Festival, The Ballymaloe Garden Festival, the Bradys Sessions, Dublins Finest & The Interesting Sessions.

He is also a software engineer hosts his own podcast, The Basil Breen Boombox, where he talks with other emerging artists, poets, entrepreneurs & creatives.

Basil emits an energy that is fuelled by his love for existence and an understanding of its finite nature.