MACRUA

MACRUA is both the stage name of singer/songwriter Aaron Smith and the dynamic band behind him — a soft rock force blending the golden sounds of <a href="spotify:artist:0IpX8k4fWrIkZLFz33Zy5w" data-name="Fleetwood Mad">Fleetwood Mad</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1dfeR4HaWDbWqFHLkxsg1d" data-name="Queen">Queen</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6zFYqv1mOsgBRQbae3JJ9e" data-name="Billy Joel">Billy Joel</a> , and <a href="spotify:artist:7dnB1wSxbYa8CejeVg98hz" data-name="Meat Loaf">Meat Loaf</a> into something fresh, unique, and deeply heartfelt.

The band’s sound moves seamlessly from feel-good rock anthems to piano-driven ballads and hook-laced guitar solos, all wrapped in emotional storytelling that explores love, loss, growth, and chaos with theatrical flair. MACRUA’s performances are immersive experiences, with a connection to the crowd that’s genuine, magnetic, and unmistakably fun.

In 2025, MACRUA teamed up with producer Dave Ayers (Studio 51) to record their debut EP, Initiation. This 5 track journey sets to define MACRUA’s sound, and makes an effort to solidify the bands direction for the future and is our first real statement piece, saying this is MACRUA.

Their first independent single, “Shotgun,” quickly caught fire among fans and fellow artists, landing him shows in Whelan’s Main Room, Fibber Magees, The Grand Social, The Tower Carlow, VISUAL Theatre Carlow, and The Arts Centre Kildare, and garnering radio interest, with TodayFM, Beat and KCLR.

Now, with a growing catalogue and an unstoppable live show, MACRUA is stepping fully into their sound — theatrical, bold, and authentically his own. For fans of timeless rock and unforgettable live energy, MACRUA is not just a band, or an artist — it’s an experience.