Alex Gough, NewDad, Tebi Rex, Robert Grace added to Eurosonic Noorderslag 2021 line-up

Irish artists Alex Gough, NewDad, Tebi Rex and Robert Grace have officially been added to the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) line-up for January 2021, with a slew of talent taking to digital stages next month.

ESNS previously confirmed 105 acts for a showcase already, with more artists being announced next week.

Galway alt-rockers NewDad shared their brand new single 'I Don't Recognise You' three weeks ago, following on from dreamy singles 'Blue', 'Cry' and 'Swimming'.

Drummer, rapper, and producer Alex Gough is finishing up a degree in music, and has released his debut mixtape Forever Classic to critical acclaim across the board. The Waterford native dropped 'HEART ATTACK' prior to the mixtape, and 'BACKSEAT' as Forever Classic's dominant single; a smooth and exciting track, mixed by Denzel Curry's right hand man Nate Burgess.

Tebi Rex dropped 'I Got My Whole' as a single back in June of 2020, a sunny-infused pop track and new direction for the hip-hop duo. The duo have gained massive traction in recent months after their track 'I Never Got Off The Bus' was featured in the BBC's hit series Normal People. Already on a path to success, a new track 'AAAGH' featuring Awkward Z in October saw the Maynooth pair push the envelope of Irish hip hop forward.

Kilkenny singer Robert Grace recently released his single 'Fake Fine' to tackle the issue of mental health. He recently signed to Sony Records, has been writing music while raising his three year old son, and is trying to keep up with his huge TikTok following.

Two of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards nominees — Alyona Alyona and Lous And The Yakuza — have been chosen as well as five acts selected in cooperation with the European Broadcasting Union radio stations: Eefje De Visser, Henrik Felipe, Klan, Marinho and Provinz.

The showcase festival will be fully digital for the first time ever with the exclusive performances of 180 up and coming European acts available on a digital platform via 3fm here.

The sets will be broadcast across four days and available for free from January 13th, 2021.

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