Bleech 9:3

On 21 July 2026, Bleech 9:3 bring their alt-rock charge to Rough Trade East in London for an intimate in-store set with signing, celebrating the release of their self-titled EP on Polydor. Between Dublin roots and a Brixton base, the Irish four-piece shapes songs where clear, hook-led melodies cut through saturated guitars and a taut, abrasive tension. At the core are songwriters Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy, anchored by James Quinlan on bass and Luke O’Neill on drums, a line-up that plays on contrasts between restraint and full-throttle release.

Early singles Ceiling and Jacky mapped out their terrain, while a run of London shows, including support slots with Shame and Keo and a three-night Blue Basement residency, has sharpened their live approach. On stage, that push-pull energy hits with precision, keeping the sound direct, tense and melodic without sanding off the edges. This in-store puts the new EP front and center, framed by the band’s introspective imagery and tight group chemistry, with time after the set for a signing.