After their knockout set playing with The Rolling Stones at Croke Park this summer,
Ireland’s favourite indie outfit, Westmeath 4 piece, The Academic play Cork Opera House on October 26th.
It will be 3 years in October since The Academic released their debut EP ‘Loose Friends’ and
in that short space of time, they now find themselves at the forefront of 2018’s breaking
guitar bands, not just in Ireland but on the international stage. Debut album, ‘Tales From The
Backseat’ went straight to the top of the album charts, is brimming with uplifting pop hooks, sweet vocal harmonies and youthful exuberance. There isan irresistible charm, undeniable wit, and infectious personality that shines through with the band. Leaping from mellow, artfully constructed melodic thoughtfulness into wild, explosive moments of raucous brilliance, there’s a surprise around every corner within the music and songwriting, all executed with an undeniable measure of passion and grit.