Eugene McGuinness
Eugene McGuinness is an inventive songwriter and performer, known for his wry, nimble lyricism and blending retro influences with contemporary sounds to create his unique brand of off-kilter pop.
Of Irish heritage, the idiosyncratic McGuinness began crafting songs in his teens, and gained recognition with debut EP ‘The Early Learnings of Eugene McGuinness’ - released in 2007. His self-titled debut album was released in 2008 on Domino Records followed by ‘Glue’ (2009, as ‘Eugene and The Lizards’), ‘The Invitation to the Voyage’ in 2012 and ‘Chroma’ (2014). ‘Suburban Gothic’ (2018) was released independently and marked his departure from Domino Records.
McGuinness’s discography reflects his evolution as an artist - unafraid to experiment and never playing to the gallery, following a tradition of songwriters - Bob Dylan, Shane MacGowan, Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright - with voices and interior universes that are all their own.
Seascape - released via Docklands Speed Shop & Mellowtone Records, July 2025
"absolutely beautiful'
John Kennedy, Radio X
"Evocative, illustrative and instantly likeable"
At the Barrier
"In another dimension Eugene would be one of Britain’s biggest songwriters. Never mind; he’s back, he’s happy, he’s better than ever."
GigSlutz
"What a tune to come back with!"
Dave Monks, BBC Introducing
"it charts a new horizon, proof that McGuinness’ tide still rises, full of freshness, sunlight, and restless possibility"
Boot Music
"a nimble lyricist and a cheerfully wordy raconteur of contemporary nightlife"
The Guardian
"patchwork pop storyteller"
BBC
"increasingly extolled for his knack for melody and lyrically street-savvy ways"
The Line Of Best Fit
"From Liverpool you get the hooks and melodies, London you get the sharp razor sharp outlook and from Ireland comes the wistful smoky romanticism"
Drowned In Sound
