This October 17th, Peer Pressure are playing a free gig at Róisín Dubh with support from Bees and Sawdust and Abandoned Planets.

Peer Pleasure
Dragging garage rock kicking and screaming to all new lows: Peer Pleasure, consists of Brandon Murphy, Cein O’Dowd, Erik Murphy, Fiachra Carey, Jack Joyce, Jeff Miller, Joel Pitcher, Oisin Conroy and Joseph O’Gorman

Formed in 2021 as a lockdown project and active since March 2022,

sharing members with bands such as Slightly Dishevelled, The Donnys and Bad Mothers Union

Gigging at punk festivals, pubs and squats across Northern Europe, the band have adopted a DIY ethos which has already brought them to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Peer Pleasure were busy in 2023 and 2024 completing 84 shows with notable performances at Whelans Summer Watch, Whelans Ones To Watch and Electric Picnic’ two years in a row at Spike Island stage where they drew an unprecedented crowd, who swung from rafters and very nearly caused the stage to cave in and Salty Dog stage, The group have also maintained solidarity with groups like the Revolutionary Housing League, playing DIY gigs in improvised accommodation which provide refuge for many homeless around Dublin city and further afield.

The Band are in the process of completing their debut LP of 12 songs and have evil machinations in store for 2025.

Bees & Sawdust
Bees & Sawdust are a post hardcore group whose emo stylings and stage presence make for an electric live set. Originating in Galway in 2021, the band have come a long way and are now based in Dublin. The five-piece band have garnered recognition for taking a litany of influences and distorting them, culminating in a flurry of sound and a feverish stage performance set apart by the originality of their music. Having played through a number of venues in both Ireland and the U, the group are well versed in bringing a buzz to every show. The band released their newest EP TEETHING in 2024.

Abandoned Planets
Col. Dongbreath’s Healthfoods Ltd proudly presents: Abandoned Planets. Abandoned Planets play GUARANTEED guitars with guitar tabs available from Dongbreath Sheet Music Ltd. Abandoned planets are following a strict Callus Peal Sandwich diet in preparation for the 2028 Olympic games. Please enjoy safely, the synthesized rock and/or roll music of: Abandoned Planets.