“Avenue 68 have to be your favourite new band coming out of Ireland” – Beta Da Silva, 2FM
“Each component of the band work in clear harmony, complimented best by their singer’s vocal prowess” – Hot Press Magazine
Band Bio
Dublin-based band of 5-best friends, Avenue 68, are the newest, freshest faces of RnB/Soul, Jazz. Taking influence from artists like Eryka Badu, D’Angelo and Olivia Dean, this band explores sexuality, relationships and identity through silky smooth vocals, intricate guitar lines and melodies.
Their debut single ‘Venom’, blending elements of RnB, pop-Soul, and jazz, gained great traction for the band – reaching over 10k streams since its release and was chosen as 2FM’s Grassroots Pick of the Week, while also being picked up by the likes of Today FM and Phoenix FM.
‘Saffron’ marks the band’s second single released, grabbing the attention from the likes of Hot Press Magazine, The Goo, RTÉ 2FM, The Tilt Music Show, and Genuine Irish.
With multiple new releases on the horizon, and the band’s recent festival debut at Aiken’s Forbidden Fruit festival, they go from strength to strength. There is no denying that this groovy 5-piece is one to be watched.
‘Not That Kinda Girl’ – The summer anthem – Out July 18th
‘Not That Kinda Girl‘ captures the quiet strength of someone choosing integrity over retaliation.
Lead singer, Lauren describes this tune as “a powerful anthem of grace and class” that explores her own experience of times where she has chosen dignity over revenge in the face of betrayal.
Described by the band as a “quiet storm”, the chorus blends the emotional depth and rich melodies of classic soul with a modern edge. It’s about dignity, self-worth, and choosing silence over scandal.
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