Our favourite Irish acts performing at All Together Now this weekend

Yes, there are the obvious headliners like Róisín Murphy and James Vincent McMorrow, as well as the likes of The Mary Wallopers, Kojaque, NewDad and ØXN to look forward to, but let’s look a little further down the bill.

Just Mustard

A surprise headliner for the Jameson Connects The Circle stage, the Dundalk band has an experimental sound that’s been mesmerising new audiences since their 2018 debut. Weaving post-punk walls of sound with shoegaze riffs and ethereal vocals, Just Mustard’s music also has an electronic undercurrent that gives it an entirely unique quality. They’ve played support for The Cure and Fontaines DC, and have been credited as a big source of inspiration for NewDad, so they come highly recommended.

Negro Impacto

2023 was a huge year for this Dundalk duo, having been featured as part of the ‘2FM Rising’ class and making crowds fall in love with their perfect live sets. Comprising of vocalist-songwriter Chi Chi and producer, multi-instrumentalist Laurence (aka StrangeLove), Negro Impacto’s sound layers neo-soul with elements of RnB, rock and funk, and you’re guaranteed to be swaying from the moment they take the stage.

Morgana

One half of the Choice Music Prize-winning duo Saint Sister, Morgana’s solo venture is goosebump-inducing, velvety gorgeousness. The timbre of her voice would warm you up on a cold evening, and her latest release, ‘Naked and Swimming’, with Sorcha Richardson is one you’ll absolutely be belting out when you’re standing stageside.

Cardinals

Back in February, this Cork six-piece released ‘Unreal’—a single from their self-titled EP—and it became an instant contender for Irish song of the year in my eyes. They’ve been receiving glowing endorsements from NME, Rolling Stone UK, and Fontaines DC’s Grian Chattan, so their set is bound to draw a crowd.

EFÉ

A few months back, EFÉ played support for DIIV at their Vicar Street gig, and I was immediately charmed by her quirky performance style. Her music is described as bedroom pop, but it’s laced with alternative, synthy indie influences that make its impact double. Her latest release, ‘2000Seven’, marks a move towards a more guitar-led sound, and it’s got a nostalgic quality reminiscent of music from the ‘00s.

Ezra Williams

For fans of Soccer Mommy and Fiona Apple, Ezra Williams’ layering of vocals on tracks like ‘Die’ create a genuinely spine-tingling effect, and their lyricism probes into themes ranging from forming relationships on the Autism spectrum and fractured friendships to anxiety and disconnection. An incredibly introspective musician whose music will more than likely make you sob, we can expect a truly intimate live performance.