It's most certainly a day for debut singles on the blog today. And latest up is the energetic Different from Mullingar, Co.Wesmeath residents The Academic. Bold and enthusiastically brilliant, the band's coherent songwriting and playing abilities is a testament to most certainly stand by as their anthemic stadium-ready sound delivers an infectious first taste of their forthcoming EP. Having already opened for acts such as The Pixies, Little Green Cars and Kodaline alongside a national tour with Delorentos, it's safe to say this is just the start of many great things to come for the Irish four-piece. A masterclass in soaring guitars and driving percussion, take a listen to Different above.

The Academic are: Craig Fitzgerald (lead vocals/guitar,) Dean Gavin (Drums) and brothers Stephen (Bass) and Matt Murtagh (Lead guitar).

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