Chalk

Formed just before the world collectively closed its doors in 2019, this Belfast trio quickly impressed with their electrifying take on post-punk and techno. Big beats, nightmarish soundscapes and eardrum-rattling riffs are the order of the day for these former film students. 2023 saw them anointed ‘Best Live Act’ at the NI Music Prize and ink a deal with Nice Swan Records. This year, Chalk’s world domination seems written in the stars – they’ve more new music on the way, plus an appearance at SXSW. If you love KMFDM, Babyteeth-era Therapy? and Aphex Twin, you’ll adore this lot.

Hear: ‘Claw’.

Watch: They play Belfast’s Limelight 2 on April 12.