Richard BodinSweets has quickly become one of the most notorious acts to emerge from Limerick. Formed during the Covid pandemic, the band brings together musicians from across the Treaty City’s scene — with members having played in Windings, Tooth, Giveamanakick, and Japanese Jesus. At its core, the project began with Liam Marley (guitar/vocals) and Lorcan Bourke (drums), a creative duo who had already been writing together for over a decade. They were later joined by Keith Lawler (guitar) and Bertie Kelly (bass).
After a few singles in 2022 and 2023, Sweets released their self-titled debut album last year, produced by Ben Wanders. The record — an excellent, guitar-driven rock effort — earned widespread acclaim and even landed them in Hot Press’s Hot for 2025 issue. Now, a year later, the band returns with Assortment. The new EP reimagines songs from that debut with remixes from some of Limerick’s finest talents across genres.
An assortment of sweet remixes
The EP opens with rapper and producer MuRli’s rework of “Thoughts?”. He takes the original riff, pitching it lower and pushing the tempo, before moving into a more ethereal space layered with obsessing vocals. Guitars and drums reappear toward the end, striking a perfect balance between homage and transformation. It’s a powerful opener that sets the tone for the project. MuRli’s remix, reappears later in the EP, but this time he is joined by GodKnows —his longtime collaborator— who brings inspired lyrics delivered with his beautiful flow.
Next comes 40Hurtz with a noisy, abrasive reimagining of “Charm Offensive.” Staying true to the original’s noise-rock core, the ‘offended’ remix distorts riffs and vocal snippets into a heavy, chaotic swirl. Andy Unscene follows with the boldest reinterpretation: his “not Herd” remix of “All Is Moderate” reduces the song to hypnotic, mantra-like vocal loops over stripped-back rhythms. It’s a radical shift, and the result is fascinating.
Paddy Mulcahy then takes on the contemplative “Drops,” one of the highlights of Sweets’ debut. His remix builds on the original with smooth synth layers and droning bass, expanding the song into an immersive, colour-drenched soundscape. It’s a stunning rework and perhaps the standout moment of Assortment.
“I Heard”: A Glimpse of What’s Next
The EP finishes with something brand new: “I Heard,” the only original composition here. The closing track of the EP is a brand new original title produced by the band: ‘I Heard”. The tracks starts off with a strong rhythmic and a strong riff. Vocals comes in, as usual with Sweets, like a layer discreetly blending with the rest of the music. The songs is a good balance between a shoegazy atmospheric mood and a good driven rock song.
Final thoughts
With Assortment, Sweets both celebrate their debut and push its songs into new directions. By opening their work to a wide circle of collaborators, they’ve created a release that feels adventurous, communal, and deeply rooted in Limerick’s thriving scene.
