Hailing from Longford, Ireland, O₩LS is a genre-defying producer that blends elements of post-punk, goth, darkwave, and electronic music into a brooding, atmospheric soundscape. With haunting melodies and raw energy, O₩LS has quickly made a name for himself in the Irish underground scene.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists like Mareux, Lebanon Hanover, Boy Harsher, Black Marble, Glaring, and N8NOFACE, O₩LS crafts a sonic world that is both melancholic and intense. His music delves into the darker side of human experience, exploring themes of love, death, and impermanence with a sense of haunting beauty. Each track is a journey through emotional landscapes, often drawing listeners into a hypnotic trance with its minimalistic, yet powerful, instrumentation.

But it’s not just the recorded music that has captivated audiences; O₩LS is known for electrifying live performances. Shows are a visceral experience, blending dark aesthetics and theatrical intensity into a high-energy, immersive atmosphere. Whether performing in dimly lit venues or underground spaces, there's a sense of urgency created that resonates deeply with those who witness it. Every show is a chance to explore the raw emotional weight of life through a visual and aural journey that is both cathartic and unforgettable.

In addition to intense live shows, O₩LS has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most influential acts in the alternative and darkwave music scenes, including Selofan and Patriarchy. These notable support slots have helped to further cement his status as an emerging force within the darker corners of music.

With his distinct fusion of post-punk, goth, and electronic sounds, O₩LS continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in alternative music, creating a space where the bleak and the beautiful coexist. As preparations are made to release new material and hit the stage again, O₩LS is sure to remain one of the most exciting acts to watch in the world of dark, electronic-infused post-punk in 2025.



Musician/ Songwriter/ Producer ™

Interested in:
• Making original music
• Recording


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26/12/2022 - Dublin, Farrier & Draper with Research (IE)
30/11/2022 - Dublin, Bow Lane Social Club with Aeron XTC, TainT, and Dylan Fogarty at Somewhere Else (IE)
12/11/2022 - Dublin, Hidden Love Rooftop Party at Grand Social b3b Constant & 4foot5 (IE)
10/11/2022 - Dublin, Skin On Skin at Index with Slither (IE)
30/10/2022 - Dublin, Circles Pre-party with Cailín hosted by Subject at Hynes (IE)
24/09/2022 - Dublin, Hidden Love Takeover at Cellar b2b Derv aka Nerv (IE)
09/09/2022 - Cork, DV8 x Hidden Love x Elision b2b Doiléir at Crack Jenny's (IE)
01/07/2022 - Dublin, X-Coast at Bow Lane Social Club hosted by Reboot (IE)
07/06/2022 - Berlin, Belushi's (Mitte) with The Shed Residents (DE)
27/05/2022 - Mullingar, Life Festival (IE)
30/04/2022 - Dublin, Eats Everything & Melé at Index (IE)
23/04/2022 - Dublin, Hidden Love x Speed b2b MeltX at Cellar (IE)
08/04/2022 - Dublin, Phara & Shannen Blessing at Wigwam (IE)
06/12/2021 - Dublin, Hiatus at Bow Lane Social Club with Aeron XTC, TainT, and Erik Burka (IE)
17/11/2021 - Dublin, Interlude at Soundhouse b4b spedned, Erik Burka and Constant (IE)
10/11/2021 - Dublin, Light Up The Night at Bow Lane Social Club with The Shed Residents (IE)
04/03/2020 - Dublin, Farrier & Draper with Collie for Banana Club (IE)
07/02/2020 - Dublin, The Willers Brothers & Andrew Azara hosted by Omni and Foundations at Here & Now Room 2 (IE)
27/12/19 - Dublin, D7 Takeover b2b Ryan Roe at Here & Now Room 2 (IE)
09/11/19 - Dublin, Omni Laser Show at Centre Point b2b Constant (IE)
07/11/19 - Dublin, Konspiracy with Obskür, Josh Coakley, and Tamisya (IE)
18/04/19 - Dublin, Skint with Chantel Kavanagh at The Grand Social (IE)

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