Diarmuid O'Connor, previously of Dublin's Angular Hank, has continued to evolve his sound under the moniker passersby. In 2021, he debuted his EP ALWAYS, a project recorded across various bedrooms during 2020 and 2021. Blending genres like slowcore and trap, ALWAYS follows the success of earlier releases "somewhere else" and "franny," showcasing passersby's knack for crafting atmospheric, emotionally resonant soundscapes. With his unique approach, passersby remains a standout figure in the Irish music scene.