CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) blends country-pop with a distinctly Irish twist, creating music that's both tongue-in-cheek and emotionally resonant. Her sound fuses classic Nashville-inspired instrumentation with elements of indie pop, Americana, and soft rock. While not a DJ in the traditional sense, her work often leans into melodramatic balladry and upbeat, catchy storytelling — more aligned with singer-songwriter traditions than club-oriented electronic genres.

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, CMAT rose to prominence in the early 2020s with a unique blend of wit, theatricality, and deeply personal lyricism. After initially trying to break into the London music scene, she returned to Ireland where her solo project gained traction on social media. Her debut album If My Wife New I’d Be Dead (2022) received widespread critical acclaim, winning the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year. Known for her flamboyant stage presence and humorous but heartfelt lyrics, CMAT has quickly become a cult figure in modern alt-pop, celebrated for redefining what Irish pop music can sound and look like.