THE CLOCKWORKS

16/03/2024 21:30

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IRL / alternative rock / Life and Time Recordings

Formed in Galway and now based in London, The Clockworks are James McGregor (vocals/guitar), Sean Connelly (guitar), Damian Greaney (drums) and Tom Freeman (bass). The unanimous decision to look for a breakthrough in the UK capital turned out to be a good one.

After moving in 2019, the quartet was spotted by the legendary Alan McGee. Described by NME as “sh**-hot” and praised by CLASH for their “ferocious ability to arrive, with pro-style post-punk guitar playing”, The Clockworks have released a string of flawless singles since began their collaboration with McGee, gaining ground at a good pace thanks to tracks such as “Feels So Real”, “Enough Is Never Enough”, “Can I Speak To A Manager?” and “The Future Is Not What It Was”.

They will introduce live their new album “EXIT STRATEGY”, out in November, centered on a protagonist who moves from Galway to London in search of meaning, certain that, as the protagonist of the film of his own life, the solution lies in changing his environment and acting like someone he really isn’t.

The album promises encounters with manipulative bosses, evil advertising agencies, a broken pact to escape to Australia, run-ins with the law, cheating partners, young drug addicts, angst, paranoia, social media anxiety and a drunken singer dressed as Jesus.

Explaining the album’s genesis and cinematic influence, James McGregor says: “We were always sure we wanted the album to be greater than the sum of its parts, so we decided to create the world of a film, called Exit Strategy. We imagined the record as a series of snapshots, telling the story of a group of characters trying to find their way in life.”

Characterized more by philosophy than sound, Clockworks weaves pop sensibilities with noisy, post-punk and rock-influenced styles. The songs seem bold and dark but often have an epic, nostalgic quality.

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Opening

PIP CARTER AND THE DEADS

After 15 years of belonging to the Modenese band Pip Carter Lighter Maker, Luppi Claudio decides to turn the page and remain alone to make two albums simply for the fun of it. In the studio he will be accompanied by friends from a life spent on Italian stages. Between Folk and psych.

AFTERSHOW PARTY

Gate 1 e 2

Cool Britannia

Italy’s most iconic Brit Night: from Manchester to britpop, from the 90s to today—a unique selection to sing and dance to. Feat. Mfugees, Daniele, Emily, Tackleberries, Felix e Arturo!

HOW TO GET HERE

NEW NIGHT BUSES

During the weekend there the new night lines are available, to move around Bologna and its surroundings throughout the night (with departures every half hour!).
Get on board the N3 line and arrive at Covo (and go home!) whenever you want, wherever you live.

IF YOU ARRIVE BY CAR...

In this period (and for a long time) it is possible that in this area there'll be construction work that limit the availability of parking spots nearby. If you cannot find a parking space in viale Zagabria, we recommend looking in the following streets: Kharkov, della Campagna, Francoforte, Machiavelli.