venue: Whelan's, Dublin

Known for their electric live performances, masterful instrumentation, and their ability to make music that consistently defies the confines of genre, the young band burst onto the scene last year with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels. Composed of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, the salt of the earth four-piece has quickly captivated audiences with their infectious energy and unrelenting passion for the craft. The band has taken everything that has come their way in stride – viral videos...

​“Avenue 68 have to be your favourite new band coming out of Ireland” – Beta Da Silva, 2FM  “Each component of the band work in clear harmony, complimented best by their singer’s vocal prowess” – Hot Press Magazine​ The band has had an incredible year since their debut last November, grabbing the attention of the likes of Hot Press Magazine and RTÉ 2FM, while earning spots on several Spotify playlists. They have landed major festival bookings too — including Aiken’s Forbidden Fruit and All Together Now festivals, performing on Guinness’ Lovely Days...

Blending bittersweet melodies with gritty authenticity, Hofmann draws deep inspiration from her experiences working in honky-tonks and herding cattle across the Canadian prairies. Praised for her “mature and haunting voice, and an innate knack for storytelling” (Whiskey Riff), she has been named one of Holler Country’s “New Country & Americana Artists for 2024″ and released her debut EP, Purple Gas, on October 18. The EP includes recent singles “Rodeo Junkies,” “August,” “Lightning in July (Prairie Fire)” and “Purple Gas,” which originally...

Notably, in 2021, acclaimed director Zack Snyder enlisted her to perform and produce the Flash’s theme song for his ‘Directors Cut’ of Justice League, propelling her into the epicenter of the DC fandom. Her debut album White Orchids under Warner Chappell in 2022, featuring the viral hit “Driving Myself Home,” further solidified her presence with major TV placements. Following another viral sensation with “Irish Eyes” in early 2023, Rose’s acclaim soared, attracting attention from labels worldwide. With an extensive touring history across the UK, including...

Since the release of his first full-length project Nocturne in 2015, Alfa has established himself as one of the UK’s most focused, in-demand and distinct musical voices. He has worked with the likes of Jordan Rakei and Tom Misch. Artists look to him for his unique blend of intimate bedroom production and expansive jazz group orchestration, since Alfa is yet to be boxed into a specific genre. His music spans everything from hip-hop beat-making to producing for artists such as rapper Loyle Carner, composing neo-classical works for the London Contemporary Orchestra, and reworking tracks from...