BOWDEN
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Whelan’s Upstairs • Wed 30th September 2026
Hailing from Cork, Bowden are an alt-rock five-piece whose melodic lyrics, crunching guitars and cinematic textures have carved a sound that is uniquely their own. Since forming in 2022, the band have been steadily building out a live reputation as one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts. Blending influences from Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Villagers, and Fontaines DC, Bowden’s music explores themes of alienation in a digital world and the break down of human contact.
2025 marks a breakthrough year for Bowden with their singles Be Your Own God, Undertow and Faster earning national airplay on 2FM, with Hot Press and IMRO tipping them as a band to watch. This was confirmed with the release of their stunning debut album ‘Glacier’ a record that channels the band’s explosive live energy, whilst showcasing the band’s creative vision in full. With glowing reviews of Glacier, Bowden are quickly establishing themselves as a powerful new voice in Irish rock.
“It’s a debut that arrives fully formed, confident in its atmosphere and unafraid to linger in ambiguity. There’s a deliberate softness to every choice, a refusal to resolve things neatly — and that’s precisely where its strength lies” – Rotate Magazine
“Phenomenal” – Hotpress Magazine
“9/10 – an excellent listen throughout” – Music Crowns
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TICKETS
€14 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best (€5 cover charge), plus Late Bar