The brainchild of the songsmith known as Kris Marsden, this Belfast-based artist has steadily been carving out a reputation for himself as one the north’s brightest and best stars. Last summer saw the long-awaited release of Kippysmuse's second LP Free From Form, a spine-tingling slab of alt-folk and Americana. Featuring a cast of some of NI’s finest musicians, the acclaimed opus was hailed as a heroic album forged in heartbreak. Loved by the likes of BBC taste-maker Steve Lamacq, we’ve been told to expect a third LP this year.

Hear: Free From Form

Watch: The live video for ‘Emptiness Alive’

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