Rising Irish alternative grunge band, Bleech 9:3 are currently taking the world by storm one rowdy show at a time. The four-piece are gaining traction through their electronic live shows, brightly coloured hair, and addictive guitar riffs. With tracks catalysed by a sense of longing and grit, it is evident the group are here to stick around. Fresh off the surge of word of mouth hype and catchy new track releases the bands latest tour announcement signifies a major stepping stone in their world domination.
The group currently only have four songs released on Spotify; despite this they have accumulated a dedicated cult following way before their first official EP release. Further solidifying their role in the indie music scene, they recently completed an extensive tour run supporting the alternative rock band Keo.
Relocating to London, the group, formed in 2024 and consists of Barry ‘Baz’ Quinlan, Sam Duffy, James Quinlan and Luke O’Neil. The Dublin born fronting duo, Duffy, and Quinlan formed an unlikely bond in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, redirecting their struggles into intoxicating tracks., Their restless 90s-infused debut single ‘Ceiling’ holds host to a grave emotional intensity, proving their capability not only as musicians but incredible songwriters too.
Within the whirlwind of their rapid rise, the boys have been progressively releasing new tracks that nestle within their first official self titled EP set to release on May 15. The track-list currently consists of ‘Jacky,’ ‘Underrated,’ ‘Cannonball,’ ‘No Surprise,’ and the lead single, ‘Ceiling.’ The group announced the first pressing release of their debut EP however drastically underestimated the desire for their music. Selling out rapidly, the group jumped to their social media sharing that they are thankfully working on a new pressing.
Amidst this exciting endeavour the group have announced a UK and Ireland tour spanning from November through to December of 2026.This tour leans into the bands grassroots appeal, they tend to favour smaller venues that have been a crucial part in their own rise.
The tour kicks off in Cardiff and finalises in Cork; the full list of dates is as follows:
27/11, Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
28/1, Southampton, Joiners
30/11, Nottingham, Bodega
3/12, Bristol, Thekia
3/12, Manchester, Academy 2
5/12, Liverpool, Arts Club Loft
6/12, Sheffield, Foundry
8/12, Newcastle, Cluny
8/12, Glasgow, The Garage
10/12, Leeds, Brudenell
11/12, Birmingham, O2 Institute 2
15/12, Belfast, Oh Yeah Centre
16/12, Dublin, Academy
17/12, Cork, Cyprus Ave
It appears that Ireland is providing us with the best new bands to follow in modernity. If you are looking for your latest musical obsession, make sure to catch Bleech 9:3 at one of their intimate shows, you wont regret it.
