CHUBBY CAT,
SASHA SAMARA
& FERNA
Whelan’s Upstairs • Wed 8th November 2023
Three home-grown indie-pop voices join forces for one electrifying triple header.
CHUBBY CAT
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Possessing tracks that are creating industry waves in the UK & Ireland and stamped with an individuality and style of her own Cork born BIMM Dublin graduate Chubby Cat is ready to showcase and create a storm internationally.
“Chubby Cat is a new Irish electro-pop artist to watch” – Nialler9
“Chubby Cat is deserving of additions to forward-thinking electronic pop playlists, as well as spins on BBC 6 Music and Radio 1 evening shows. An exciting and confident release from an artist determined to do things her own way. Great stuff.” – Record Of The Day
“Chubby Cat’s vocal range is incredible” Hot Press
SASHA SAMARA
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Sasha Samara is an exciting, new voice in indie pop music. Coating her music in an endearing honesty, she threads together observations and exclamations that are underlined by a thrilling specificity. All of this is achieved through open and soaring vocals reminiscent of Hayley Williams and writing with the characteristic clarity of Maggie Rogers.
“insanely talented” Hot Press
“A pop contender” Belfast Telegraph
FERNA
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From the North Coast of Ireland, ferna tells the stories that otherwise get lost in the noise. On a mission to amplify quiet sentiments and shift focus to background characters, ferna delivers a remarkable sound that merges the organic and the electronic, filled with mixed emotions, fragile beauty and powerful hooks.
“A bit of a wonder” The Irish Times
“Coleraine songsmith delivers world class debut.” Hotpress
TICKETS
€13 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.