0Stella is a force where sound, sustainability, and connection meet. Inspired by PJ Harvey’s 'Oh, Stella,' the name celebrates the power of opposites coming together. With a deep connection to the natural world and 8,500 km of cycle touring under her belt, 0Stella’s about making an impact, not just noise.
With sell-out shows in Ireland and Canada, and performing for Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, 0Stella's [oh-Stella] alt-rock Irish fusion is captivating audiences everywhere. This is rock and roll with traditional Irish fiddle and bodhrán (sometimes wrapped in thick distortion) and catchy pop melodies that shimmer with rebellion. 0Stella sings in both English and Irish and regularly engages the crowd to sing along in both languages - whether performing solo or with her 5-piece band. 0Stella's unique sound deftly combines Canadian rock with Irish storytelling and folk music and draws comparisons to Paramore, Garbage, Lana Del Rey and The Frames. The zero-waste advocate (thus the zero in her name) accumulated a staggering 8,500 kms of cycling in support of her two albums, Freefall (2022) and Skyward (2023), while advocating for environmental conservation. The cycling album tour took 0Stella across Canada and Europe. A full vinyl record called Pendulum State, combining Freefall and Skyward with a bonus track, was released 8th March 2025 on Dead Doll Records. It entered the CJSR 88.5 FM charts at #1 one where it has stayed for 2 weeks.
0Stella began her solo tour on Earth Day, April 20, 2022, with her bike, a tent, solar panel and carbon fibre guitar, and embarked on an awe-inspiring cycling tour from Victoria, BC, to Halifax, NS. The tour resonated deeply with fellow Canadians, as 0Stella forged genuine connections with people after prolonged isolation. In 2023 she cycled through BC once again before making her way through Europe on her Who Needs This cycling tour to promote her Skyward album. The tour included sold-out shows at Irish venues like The Ruby Sessions and Whelan's. 0Stella finished off the year with ‘Fighting To Get Along’ being listed on Nova Radio's 100 Best Indie Songs of 2023. Expect extraordinary performances with her signature alt-rock sound infused with Irish storytelling and folk influences.
In 2020 0Stella pivoted to play regular online shows, culminating in an international collaboration with fellow Irish musician, Callistan. The two hosted a charity show for homeless charities in Dublin and Edmonton and featured 16 names from the Irish and Canadian music scenes. Acts such as Shred Kelly, Skye Wallace, Emmett Michael and Goodnight, Sunrise made up the Canadian side while artists like ELKAE, Sinead McConville & D.Cullen and Chloë Agnew (of Celtic Women) comprised the Irish portion.
In 2019, 0Stella’s debut EP Little Yes, Little Know was recorded with Juno-nominated Brad Simons in Edmonton. She toured extensively across Canada and into Europe, performing solo and with her 5-piece band. 0Stella has showcased at CMW and played alongside Skye Wallace, Heather Valley, Whale And The Wolf and Queens & Kings. Features from X92.9 FM, CBC, Beatroute, the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal have helped establish the Dublin-born 0Stella on the Canadian music scene.
FAQ (Cycle Touring as a Musician)
Q: What does the ‘0’ mean in 0Stella mean?
A: The zero stands for Zero Waste living. It also represents the point of intersection of the X and Y axis (yes I'm a nerd even though I'm horrible at Maths). I stand for community, not division.
Q: Where was the Canadian end goal for the cycling tour in 2023?
A: Edmonton, Alberta. I began in Victoria, British Columbia. Cycled to Blairmore, Alberta. Flew to Dublin and spent the winter cycling across mainland Europe until personal disaster struck in early December.
Q: What was the goal of that tour?
A: To innovate a new, more sustainable and community-focused mode of album touring. To write a new album inspired by the Canadian landscape and all the Canadians I met on the first tour in 2022.
Q: How did you come up with the Who Needs This Tour idea?
A: In the first two years of the 0Stella project, as an emerging artist, I had to fly across Canada to tour and showcase. By summer 2020 I was watching an Instagram Live by Glen Hansard who was remarking on the clean skies due to reduced air travel and how it had inspired him to reorganise his world touring schedule to have fewer transatlantic flights. Since my name stands for sustainability I felt I could do a better job to advocate for it than I had been. I was invited to France for an artist residency commencing autumn 2022, so I took the opportunity to limit myself to only one transatlantic flight and do the rest of the travel using a sprinter van converted into a mobile stage, cycling and public transit. When the residency and all the other modes of transport fell through due to the pandemic, I decided to commit to doing the 2022 There Is N0 0ther Tour to promote my album, Freefall, with just my bicycle. I would travel only across Canada, to bring music to people while committing to the Zero Waste living as much as possible. As Freefall was the first of two mini albums that make up a larger album called Pendulum State (released 2025), the logical thing to do was promote its sister album, Skyward, in the same way, except this time I would add on Europe. The tour title is a play on the only song that appears exclusively on the vinyl version of Pendulum State; 'Who Needs This'. It is an artistic interpretation of my dad's favourite phrase when he's annoyed at something, “I just don't need this”. The 2023 Who Needs This Tour was an offer to anyone who needed a little uplifting along my journey.
Q: When did this tour start and where?
A: On 7th May 2023 in Victoria, BC.
Q: What do you need to embark on a bicycle tour as a musician?
A: I have a hybrid bike-packing bike. The one-wheel Bob trailer that attaches to the back of my bike has been modified with an extra rack on the top to accommodate my guitar.
Q: How can people support your journey when you're on a cycling or traditional tour?
A: Free ways: you can follow me on your favourite streaming service or Bandcamp. From there you can play and share my music which is also really valuable to an independent artist. Or snap a picture of me and tag me on your socials! @0stellamusic
I had a Crowdfundr for the 2023 cycling tour where you could buy me a meal, help with repairs or donate for a night in an AirBnB. There were also pre-sale tiers available for vinyl or personal 0Stella shows and custom-written songs for fans who want to support in a bigger way.
Schools and small businesses (like camping and bike shops) can also book me for concerts or workshops by emailing multicoloredmusicmanagement@gmail.com .
Q: How do you get power for things when you’re not cycling?
A: I use solar panels on days off. I hang my LightSaver Max panel in front of the top of my tent. That combined with the power collected while I’m riding from my PedalCell allows me to recharge my devices including my USB rechargeable guitar. I also use flat pack, inflatable LuminAID lamps in my tent and around camp sites (not sponsored, just cool).
Q: How did you book dates for the Who Needs This Tour?
A: This tour is a hybrid of the 2022 The Is N0 0ther tour. Traditional venues are challenging to book with a completely unpredictable cycling schedule in territories I'm unfamiliar with. I do pop-up shows in major cities when I arrive and all of my mailing list subscribers are notified before the public, allowing them the first chance to book me for a house concert. I have shows in traditional venues in territories I've toured in before; Canada and Ireland mainly, and some on mainland Europe.