Borderline - Two Day Ticket in Dublin - Feb 21, 2025

Festival Info

LineUp

HONESTY

1 concert

Leeds-based collective HONESTY, led by George Mitchell and others, blends club, indie, and electronic styles. Known for vibrant shows, acclaimed debut album, and collaborations with artists like Liam Bailey.

Ebbb

7 concerts

London's Ebbb—Levan Ceylan, Will Rowland, Scott MacDonald—blend immersive electronic beats and intense vocals, creating a unique sound likened to "Brian Wilson meets Death Grips." Noted for enthralling live gigs and debut EP 'All At Once.'

Borderline

4 concerts

Borderline is an indie pop-rock band from Auckland, New Zealand, formed by members Ben, Matt, Max, and Jackson. Known for their funky, idyllic sound that blends pop, rock, funk, and folk, they debuted in 2022 with 'Spinning.' Their notable songs include 'Heartbeat' and 'When It's Raining,' and they recently released 'Watching it burn.' The band is currently touring globally, expanding their musical reach.

Shelf Lives

3 concerts

Shelf Lives is a London-based Canadian-British electro-punk duo comprising vocalist Sabrina Di Giulio and guitarist/producer Jonny Hillyard. Known for their energetic sound, they released their debut album, "Hypernormal," in February 2026. They continue to perform live, building on earlier EPs like "Yes, offence" and "No Idea."

Personal Trainer

3 concerts

Personal Trainer is an Amsterdam indie rock band and creative outlet of frontman/songwriter Willem Smit. Emerging from the city’s underground scene, they grew into an internationally successful touring act known for sharp wit, chaotic energy, and hooks.

Opus Kink

10 concerts

Opus Kink are a Brighton (UK) band formed in 2017, known for incendiary live shows and a jazz-and-country-laced punk sound. With a formidable horn section and sardonic delivery, their songs explore violence, shame, anxiety and emptiness.

Freak Slug

17 concerts

Freak Slug, also known as Xenya Genovese, is a British indie rock musician from Manchester. Her genre-blending sound fuses lo-fi, alt-rock, and avant-pop with '90s influences, showcasing raw, authentic self-expression. Notable releases include the album "I Blow Out Big Candles" and the EP "Loose Tooth and a Short Skirt." Her popular songs include "Radio," a viral hit, "Care," and "Sexy Lemon." She is recognized for her distinctive and experimental musical style.

Theatre

3 concerts

Hailing from Limerick, Theatre is an alternative rock band known for an ethereal sound that blends early 90s shoegaze with folk sensibilities. Led by the stunning vocals of Maeve O'Shea, the quintet features Dara Gooney, Oscar Haplin, Sonny Foy, and Sean Storan. The group is celebrated for emotive live performances and a gothic, post-rock atmosphere reminiscent of artists like Just Mustard.

Mould

2 concerts

Bristol's MOULD is a punk power trio known for their fast, abrasive sound and politically charged energy. Emerging in the early 2020s, they quickly built a cult following with EPs like Almost Feels Like Purpose and their debut album Hoping as a Coping Mechanism, featuring tracks such as Misanthrope and Lucid.

plantoid

2 concerts

Westside Cowboy

31 concerts

Manchester's Westside Cowboy, formed 2023, blends alt-rock, country, and indie into their "Britainicana" sound. Winners of Glastonbury's 2025 Emerging Talent Competition, their 2026 debut album, "It Goes On," includes tracks like "Kick Stones (The Boys)" and "Pin Up Boys," known for energetic harmonies.

Honeyglaze

Honeyglaze is a South London indie rock trio formed in 2019, featuring Anouska Sokolow, Tim Curtis, and Yuri Shibuichi. They blend indie rock, post-punk, and dream pop, known for compelling lyrics and electrifying live performances. Their self-titled LP topped the UK Independent Album Breakers Chart. Notable releases include the album "Real Deal" and singles like "Burglar" and "Pretty Girls". They gained acclaim with producer Dan Carey and supported Wet Leg.

Being Dead

Being Dead: US duo Falcon Bitch & Gumball—catchy, unpredictable songs + tight harmonies. Known for sweethearts vibe and muscle-car restoration passion.

Adore

The Orchestra (For Now)

Mandy, Indiana

Manchester/Berlin band Mandy, Indiana fuse industrial pulses, fractured electronica and confrontational lyrics; famed for raw, tension-filled live shows. Sacred Bones: URGH.

Grove

Dog Race

Dog Race have intrigued audiences supporting acts like Francis of Delirium and Voka Gentle. They've played Visions Festival, BBC 6 Music, and gained nods from The Line of Best Fit and BBC Radio 1.

I Am Roze

BLACK FONDU

Mount Palomar

Belfast-born Neil Kerr, aka Mount Palomar, is an Irish experimental electronic producer known for his dynamic live sets at Berghain and stages with BICEP, Overmono, and more.

PUNCHBAG

South London sibling duo PUNCHBAG make chaotic-sweet, distorted pop‑punk (“aggressive hopecore”); EP “I’m Not Your Punchbag”; NME/Dork/DIY/CLASH.

Pale Blue Eyes

Pale Blue Eyes, from Totnes and Sheffield, deliver modernist pop with DIY ethics, retro synths, and nostalgia. Led by Matt and Lucy Board, with bassist Aubrey Simpson, they've been playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music and supported bands like Slowdive and The Editors. Dean Honer, known for The Human League, mixes their albums.

CLT DRP

UK electro-punk band CLT DRP blend punk, electronica & heavy pop; known for intense live shows. Released 2nd album “Nothing Clever, Just Feelings” (Venn). Shared stages with Lambrini Girls, Bob Vylan & Ditz.