About
Lineup: NewDad (Hip-hop) and FREAK SLUG (Hip-hop). NewDad are an Irish indie rock band from Galway, formed in 2018. The band consists of Julie Dawson (vocals, guitar), Fiachra Parslow (drums) and Sean O'Dowd (guitar). During live performances, the band are currently joined by bass guitarist Marie Freiss. Their music has been compared to the Cure, Beabadoobee, and Just Mustard by NME magazine. Atwood Magazine wrote of the group: "The band oozes personality with cynical but honest lyrics, colorful visual components, and poignant messages about coping with the, albeit painful, formative experiences." The group have appeared at Glastonbury Festival, All Points East, the Pitchfork Music Festival in Paris, and Lollapalooza.
