With only eleven days left until the Electric Picnic, the final seventeen acts set to play Stradbally Estate are unveiled.
Krystal Klear, Jenny Lewis, PHOX, We Cut Corners, The Minutes, Vann Music, Tvvins, Booka Brass Band, Sleep Thieves, Spies, The Academic, The Raglans, Orla Gartland, Buffalo Sunn, Daniel James, Acrobat and Wyvern Lyngo are all added to the line up.
The Manchester based house fiend KRYSTAL KLEAR will celebrate the end of the summer at Electric Picnic with his reliable source of disco-house-boogie concoctions, both with his originals and remixes. The Dublin bred producer moved to the UK just over four years ago and has established himself as a versatile DJ on the club circuit with his lush chord progressions, springy bass lines and boogie rhythms. His high energy DJ sets and knack for pulling out floor-filling anthems promise to keep crowds enraptured in Stradbally Estate.
American singer-songwriter and Indie Queen JENNY LEWIS, will this year take solo stage at Stradbally. Quite the turncoat-talent, Lewis credits child actress, musician, and singer-songwriter to her creative credentials, not to mention leading lady of Rilo Kiely. With new melancholic offerings in the form of her latest album, The Voyager, Lewis lays all emotions on the line with her intimate and finely detailed lyrics and entrancing melodies.
American six-piece alternative folk rock band PHOX are coming to Stradbally Estate festival ready having played Lollapalooza and the iTunes festival in London last year. Lead singer Monica Marten is sure to steal the show with her show-stopping hairdo, 50s style high-waisted skirts and very impressive voice.
The absolutely stunning duo, WE CUT CORNERS is a thrilling addition to this year's Picnic basket. With their second album Think Nothing fast proving to be 'one to watch' in 2014, revellers will be left reeling in their wellies as the pair get set to unleash their renowned bluesy-rock stylings to a flurry of festival fans. With distinct delivery of skilfully crafted, poetically rich lyrics that burst with raw energy and rock vigour, revellers need prepare for an unforgettable, emotionally charged show.
Dublin trio THE MINUTES, Mark Austin, Tom Cosgrave and Shane Kinsella burst onto the scene with their noisy debut Marcata in 2011 and are set to bring Stradbally alight for their dedicated gang of devoted fans, which is sure to grow after their overwhelming live performance.
With their latest release Tina gracing a strong presence over Irish airwaves this summer, VANN MUSIC is a must see this Picnic. With lashings of synthy hooks, infectious choruses and unstoppable electronic beats, this new wave electro pop trio are only beginning their musical reign and are rapidly becoming festival favourites across the board. Hailed as an NME highlight from last year's Picnic, revellers should get set to rock their synth-socks off.
Conor Adams and Lar Kaye of TVVINS started making robotic interstellar synth-pop music together in the summer of 2013. Stemming from two heavyweight Irish acts, this is the kind of musical super-group collaboration fans might have envisioned.
New Orleans style Brass Band BOOKA BRASS BAND is returning to Electric Picnic with their unique offering and incredible live energy. The seven Irish lads from the length and breadth of the country have grown their sound in the past twelve months and are sure to be the ones to watch for the next twelve.
As their name predicts, SLEEP THIEVES are ready and set to keep Picnic punters awake and kicking this August. With addictively glistening electro-noir sound waves that flourish from dark to light, here stands an irresistible trio who deliver a captivating and stylistic sound. Translations of hypnotically moody, electro resonances, silver-lined by Brannan's angelic vocals are set to surround and captivate the Stradbally estate. The Dublin based trio have just released album, You Want the Night, and be sure they will leave you wanting just that.
I spy with my little eye, a band not to miss out on. Dublin band, SPIES are having a domino effect of success that doesn't look set to stop anytime soon. Having just released their single, Moosehead, fans are in for a treat. And so in the words of Celina Murphy of Hot Press, here is why you need to spy on these guys this Picnic; "Singer Michael Broderick calls out in a soulful purr over militant drums and agitated guitars. Throw in a handful of truly gorgeous melodies and you've got a world class performance on your hands."
For a band still in their teens, the future is looking mighty bright for new indie outfit, THE ACADEMIC. The four-piece from Mullingar deliver an infectious blend of indie-rock-pop in the form of all things cool and collected. This exciting new act are set to slide effortlessly into their debut performance at Stradbally this year, catching many a rock and roll loving ear.
Since forming in 2010, THE RAGLANS have undergone a huge rise in popularity which has taken them from gig-opening favourite in Dublin to garnering widespread recognition across the UK supporting international acts such as The Courteeners and Haim. The Raglans infectious choruses are sure to be a hit with the picnickers!
It was no surprise to see that YouTube sensation ORLA GARTLAND received over 10 million views on her channel in the four years leading up to her debut EP Roots in 2013. The Irish folk pop star is set to please crowds at this year's Electric Picnic, as she says Joni Mitchell, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap are among the artists which inspire her musical writings.
The six piece cosmic rock 'n' roll band from Dublin, BUFFALO SUNN will be bringing their massive production with their full wall of sound to Stradbally Estate this August. They incorporate sounds from the 60s right up to the present day, mixing big reverb laden harmonies with carefully placed guitars to be sure to take picnickers on an epic journey throughout their performance.
Having recently been announced as the support act for Sam Smith's headline tour, DANIEL JAMES is rapidly making a name for himself. Currently living in London, the Northern Irish singer songwriter's debut EP 'We Are the Fire' is out now.
Electric Picnic newcomers and Dublin based band ACROBAT is set to take the picnic by storm with their debut EP 'Follow You Down'. The past 18 months have proved to be a whirlwind for the four guys having supported a stellar lineup of international talent including Bastille, Miles Kane, Mark Kane and Mumford and Sons.
Bray trio WYVERN LINGO Saoirse Duane, Caoimhe Barry and Karen Cowley who have spent over five years writing together are making a return to Electric Picnic this year after achieving recognition on the Dublin scene for their 'soulful, powerful vocals and harmonies' ahead of their new EP which is due to be launched this Autumn.
