Bricknasty

Spearheaded by Ballymun native, frontman and guitarist Fatboy, Bricknasty is the product of a group raised by the internet and grounded in community spirit. The result of Fatboy and producer Cillian McCauley’s chance encounter on Soundcloud, the pair’s online relationship later expanded to a fully fledged physical band with the introduction of Dara Abdurahman (bass), Korey Thomas (drums) and Louis Younge (sax/keys). Sonically living somewhere in the venn diagram intersection between Untitled Unmastered era Kendrick Lamar, D’Angelo and the iconic punk-folk poetry of Dublin’s Damien Dempsey, the unorthodox sound and uncompromising storytelling of Bricknasty is the product of dedicated musicianship as much as it is the chronically online resourcefulness of the DIY generation. Owing as much to absurd internet culture as the influence of the Soulquarians, Bricknasty's music is a captivating reflection of their upbringing in the Ballymun estate, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of life in a community often overlooked. Their distinctive sound encompasses everything from the off-kilter blends of 2000s RnB, to slurred rap delivery, sticky falsettos and anything else that takes their fancy. Bricknasty is defined by their raw energy and visually striking aesthetic, setting them starkly apart from their peers.