Creating some of the most infectious blend of indie-rock you are likely to be introduced to this year, say hello to young Irish four piece, The Academic.

The band consist of Craig Fitzgerald (lead vocals/guitar,) Dean Gavin (Drums) and brothers Stephen (Bass) and Matt Murtagh (Lead guitar). Coming from the outskirts of the small town of Mullingar in Ireladn, the band have been friends since school and played under different guises and monikers throughout their teens. The Academic officially came into being at the end of 2013. From playing battle of the bands competition’s in their home town to within 12 months, playing festivals such as Electric Picnic, Longitude, Benicassim in Spain, Indiependence, Other Voices, opening for bands such as The Pixies, Little Green Cars and Kodaline, it has been nothing short of a whirlwind for the 4 piece. It is all the more impressive considering the band have not released any music up until now. ‘Different’ the first track of their debut EP has just been released and with a number of other festivals this summer in Ireland and the UK already confirmed and with more to be announced, expect to see a lot more of this young indie/rock band over the coming few months.