Saturday - Brigid Mae Power, Hotgirl, Maicín, THE NONE
Sat 16 Nov 2024 17:00 - 22:30
The Garavogue, F91 ADK4
Description
SMF24 - Saturday - Brigid Mae Power, Hotgirl, Maicín, THE NONE
€20 + bf
Recognised as a purveyor of dreamier pop with folky leanings, Brigid Mae Power is set to release a new album this coming winter. Brigid Mae Power brings a unique marriage of traditional stylings and very modern melodies; a breath-taking soundtrack which underpins her gorgeous vocal.
Dublin based band Hotgirl began as the bedroom project of singer/songwriter Ashley Abbedeen, when she threw a lofi, trip-hop style demo of Hotgirl’s first single ‘Jam’ on Soundcloud. Wanting to put a band together, she posted an Instagram call-out which caught the attention of guitarist Sophie Boxwell, who eventually auditioned successfully for the band. Drummer Nick Stanley and bassist Jake Hurley later entered the mix after stumbling across Jam on Soundcloud. The music evolved from its humble lofi, DIY style origins into a full soundscape of noisy, melodic dissonance that has come to define the band’s sound.
Hailing from the rebel city of Cork, Ireland, Maicín is challenging the status quo in the music scene with a sound that marries the grit of The Stranglers, the indie swagger of Pavement, and the pop sensibilities of Declan McKenna. The band delivers a visceral yet tender live show evocative of golden-era CBGBs. The eclectic mix of witty original songs takes the audience on a thought-provoking journey through time (from 80s London to the present day) and emotion (from laughter, wry smiles to even the suspicion of a tear or two).
THE NONE is a new band of lifelong musicians. Comprising bassist Gordon Moakes (Bloc Party, Young Legionnaire), vocalist Kaila Whyte (Blue Ruth, Youth Man), guitarist Jim Beck (Cassels) and drummer Chris Francombe (Frauds), they make an uncompromising vision of noise rock with melody at its heart. The band formed at the start of 2023 and bonded over hours in the rehearsal room – making noise, discussing shared obsessions, and, most importantly, playing together. The anonymity of their name reflects a creative approach which favours egoless experimentation and open collaboration. This ethos, the combined decades of music making, and the unique musical identities of all four members can be clearly heard in the art they create.
Doors: 5pm
Date: Saturday 16th November
Venue: The Garavogue
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Location
The Garavogue, F91 ADK4