a master of atmospheric urban folk 

Finding the perfect balance between extremes both thematically and sonically, Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy and his poetic vision has proved a huge success both in his home territories and stateside. The talented musician easily conjures up lyrical explorations of life and death, love and loss, mashing the heady indie arrangements with production elements reminiscent of modern hip hop. He's a beautiful juxtaposition that's equal parts Bon Iver-esque and Drake, and his music is utterly addictive whether you're singing along to the chorus at a concert or alone in the car. 

Kennedy's journey from busking on the streets of Dublin to headlining iconic venues globally is a testament to his authentic storytelling and evolutionary grit! And he has a musical maturity that belies his years. This not only blossoms in his emotive songwriting, but during his spellbinding live performances as well. No stranger to selling out venues from Cologne to Chicago, the performer's powerful, husky vocals command the attention of even the chattiest concert-goers at the back of the room. His charismatic stage presence weaves together hypnotic grooves, wistful melodies and soaring choruses that audiences just can't help but sing along to.