Balderdasch

London-based, Cork native Balderdasch is carving out a unique niche with her experimental alt-pop sound. Her debut EP Control the Ending landed on the 25th of September and is a captivating blend of electric guitar, off-kilter samples, and intricate lyricism. The release saw support from BBC Introducing London, BBC Radio 6’s Steve Lamacq, and features on Rough Trade’s Counter Culture playlist, DIY's @The Neu Playlist and Line of Best Fit’s New Music Discovery . The six track work was co-produced with saxophonist Pete Wareham of Melt Yourself Down Like contemporaries such as @Jockstrap and Sorry, Balderdasch's live performances defie easy comparison. Her immersive live sets often see her smacking hotel bells and singing three-part harmonies alongside her 'women in STEM’. With her inclusion as one of the 50 showcasing acts at Ireland Music Week 2024 Balderdasch is poised to make a significant impact in 2025. Her idiosyncratic set in Dublin in October was remarked by Nialler9 as having “truly cool oddball sounds and songs”.