Whelan's (Upstairs venue) is hosting Gross Net for the launch of their debut LP Quantative Easing. Somerville will support the band, as well as records from GIB & Mariah Black

The Belfast artists Gross Net began as a guitar/bass/drum-machine duo of Philip Quinn (Girls Names) and Christian Donaghey (Autumns), but they soon blossomed new ideas and strayed away from the initial route. Quinn eventually managed Gross Net as a solo venture and released a collection of re-commissioned tracks from past releases.

On working solo, Quinn shares, “Previously I thought it unideal for me to work alone but now I find the freedom liberating. I can come up with somewhat extreme ideas that would probably be vetoed in a more band situation. In a way I feel like one of those companies that don’t pay any tax; I can do whatever the fuck I want."

If you go on Thursday night, you're sure to fall into a dark, post-Brexit dystopia world." I’m also keen to use themes which reflect the times we’re living in, certainly the darkest days I’ve seen in my lifetime. Sometimes I feel like I’m just constantly wading through a cultural and political cesspit. I’m choking. Some of the lyrics are a bit on the nose, but they’re honest and I mean them. There’s some humour in there too, after all, if you didn’t laugh you’d hang yourself”.

See them on Thursday, December 15
Whelan's ( Upstairs Venue)
Show starts at 8pm and is €10

Tickets available here: https://dice.fm/event/gross-net-15th-dec-whelans-dublin-tickets