Aaron Rowe (singer)
Aaron Rowe | |
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| Born | 1996 (age 29–30) |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genre | Folk[1] |
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| Years active | 2025–present |
| Label | Columbia |
| Website | www |
Aaron Rowe (born 1996) is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician from Dublin. Rowe is best known for his debut single, "Hey Ma", released in May 2025, in addition to follow-up singles, "Talking with You" and "Lose Lose".
In 2026, he withdrew from being an opening act on Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour in protest of American rapper Macklemore being dropped for shouting "Free Palestine" on stage.
Early life
[edit]Aaron Rowe was born in 1996,[2] and was raised in Dublin.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Rowe released his debut single, "Hey Ma", on 23 May 2025.[5] He followed this shortly thereafter to with "Talking with You" and "Lose Lose".[6][7] His debut EP, Exodus, was released on 12 September 2025.[8]
Throughout 2026, he released a further three songs: "Please Don't Hate Me", "John's Song" and "Hollywood Sign".[9][10]
On 15 September 2026, amidst the Macklemore–Ed Sheeran tour controversy, Rowe, alongside other musicians and bands, dropped out of being an opening act for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour in protest of the decision to drop American rapper Macklemore for shouting "Free Palestine" on stage. Rowe stated that he could not "stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children. I would lose all respect for myself to carry on as normal."[11]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Exodus |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| IRE [12] | |||
| "Hey Ma" | 2025 | —[A] | Exodus |
| "Talking with You" | —[B] | ||
| "Lose Lose" | —[C] | ||
| "Please Don't Hate Me" | 2026 | 45 | Non-album singles |
| "John's Song" | —[D] | ||
| "Hollywood Sign" | 80 |
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| IRE | |||
| "Drawing the Line" | 2025 | —[E] | Exodus |
Notes
[edit]- ↑ "Hey Ma" did not reach the Irish Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at number 10 on the Irish Top 20 Homegrown Chart.[13]
- ↑ "Talking with You" did not reach the Irish Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at number 13 on the Irish Top 20 Homegrown Chart.[14]
- ↑ "Lose Lose" did not reach the Irish Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at number 10 on the Irish Top 20 Homegrown Chart.[15]
- ↑ "John's Song" did not reach the Irish Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at number 7 on the Irish Top 20 Homegrown Chart.[16]
- ↑ "Drawing the Line" did not reach the Irish Top 100 Singles Chart, but did peak at number 15 on the Irish Top 20 Homegrown Chart.[17]
References
[edit]- ↑ Murray, Robin (16 January 2026). "Irish talent Aaron Rowe returns with "Please Don't Hate Me"". Clash. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Jolley, Ben (25 November 2026). "Meet Aaron Rowe, the Irish singer-songwriter who has toured arenas with Lewis Capaldi and is heading to America and Australia with Ed Sheeran". Guitar.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2026. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ "Aaron Rowe". Sony Music UK. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ Reilly, Nick (16 June 2025). "Meet Aaron Rowe, the Irish songwriter loved by Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (23 May 2025). "Aaron Rowe's "Hey Ma" is a stunning introduction". Clash. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ "Aaron Rowe releases "Talking With You"". Front View Magazine. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ "Florence + the Machine, Skepta, Nourished by Time in Wonderlist". Wonderland Magazine. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Bedward, Thomas (12 September 2025). "From Dublin to the world: Aaron Rowe's Debut EP Exodus". Broken 8 Magazine. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Bedward, Thomas (25 January 2026). "Aaron Rowe hits new heights with "Please Don't Hate Me"". Broken 8 Magazine. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ "New Irish songs to hear this week". Hot Press. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ Dailey, Hannah (15 September 2026). "Aaron Rowe leaves Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore & Palestinians: "I would lose all respect for myself"". Billboard. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Peak chart positions on the Irish Singles Chart:
- For "Please Don't Hate Me": "Top 100 Singles: 17 Jan 2026 – 23 Jan 2026". Irish Recorded Music Association. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- For "Hollywood Sign": "Top 100 Singles: 8 August 2026 – 14 Aug 2026". Irish Recorded Music Association. 8 August 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Homegrown: 7 Jun 2025 – 13 Jun 2025". Irish Recorded Music Association. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Homegrown: 3 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2026". Irish Recorded Music Association. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Homegrown: 23 Aug 2025 – 29 Aug 2025". Irish Recorded Music Association. 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Homegrown: 18 Apr 2025 – 24 Apr 2025". Irish Recorded Music Association. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Top 20 Homegrown: 13 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2025". Irish Recorded Music Association. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official website

- Aaron Rowe discography at Discogs
- Aaron Rowe at IMDb
- 1996 births
- 21st-century Irish folk musicians
- 21st-century Irish folk singers
- 21st-century Irish singer-songwriters
- 21st-century singer-songwriters
- Columbia Records artists
- Irish activists for Palestinian solidarity
- Irish folk musicians
- Irish male folk musicians
- Irish male folk singers
- Living people
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