The Script is an Irish pop-rock band formed in Dublin in the late 2000s, noted for blending pop, rock and elements of contemporary soul and electronic production. The core lineup originally featured vocalist and guitarist Danny O'Donoghue and lead guitarist Mark Sheehan; their work is characterized by melodic hooks, emotive, narrative lyrics and a polished, radio-friendly sound that often pairs piano-driven balladry with rhythmic, guitar-based arrangements. Emerging commercially in the late 2000s and active through the 2010s and beyond, they have been associated with mainstream pop-rock and adult contemporary formats, frequently addressing themes of love, aspiration and personal struggle within accessible song structures and arena-oriented production.