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Cork is known for many things – Tanora, Rory Gallagher and being the place where the word ‘langer’ originates.

The rebel county also plays host to Indiependence, the annual indie-rock festival held in Deer Park in Mitchelstown.

Our Ben Panter and Fionnuala Jones sat down and picked out a list of ‘must see’ acts for you guys over the weekend at Indiependence.

Tvvins

Friday 19.00, Main Stage

Who doesn’t love a bit of dirty synth pop to get them through the day? Tvvins is Conor Adams and Lar Kaye, both coming from rock backgrounds, having worked with The Cast Of Cheers, No Spill Blood and Adebisi Shank among others. Consider them our answer to CHVRCHES, with just a little more ooomph.

Two Worlds features particularly haunting vocals, with lashings of synth over a rolling beat. This track best conveys their unique style – melodic, tropicalia, vintage synth. Not one to be missed.

Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip

Friday 23.30, The Big Top Stage

Scroobius Pip has it in the bag with his reunion with Dan Le Sac. They are in the middle of touring they third album as an act, ‘Repent, Replenish, Repeat’.

Expect plenty of clever word play as well as trance and techno beats as these two rock a festival they are beginning to make their own.

Codes

Saturday 17.00, Main Stage

Indie-electro quartet Codes have earned themselves a reputation for delivery highly energetic and evocative sets. A sound which splits between subtle and aggressive, the band are hoping to capture the essence of their live performances and inject it into their highly anticipated sophmore album. Codes envelope the listener masterfully with control, and great composition.

For those looking for a bop, look no further than Triangulum. Percussion and guitar combine to create an almost-electric feel to the track. Contrast this with singer Daragh’s strangely sweet vocals, and somehow it all just works.

Findlay

Saturday 19.30, The Big Top Stage

Having supported The Courteeners and Jake Bugg, as well as playing her first Glastonbury this year, singer Natalie Findlay’s (stage name Findlay) future in rock ‘n’ roll looks pretty bright. She already meets the criteria – strong gritty vocals, boundless energy and a devil-may-card attitude. She admitted she only pursued a career in music because she realised she “can’t do anyting else”.

Greasy Love, from the EP of the same name, is an explosive introduction to the pop-rock upstart. The song went down a treat at Glastonbury – not surprising when its credentials are matched with her ability to perform.

Deep Shit

Saturday 21.30, Bacardi Bar

The brainchild of Foals’ Ed Congreave and Friendly Fires’ Jack Savidge, Deep Shit is a record label, club night, radio show and act all in one. Deep Shit came about due to the lads “bad taste in music”, specifically house. Whatever notions you have about Foals or Friendly Fires need to be put aside – seriously good house music is what you will get in return.

Congreave’s self-released Heal oozes ’90s influence and will no doubt incite a boogie or two.

Sultans of Ping FC

Saturday 22.00, The Big Top Stage

Saturday evening anyone wishing for an early ’90s history lesson could do worse than the Sultans of Ping FC. The local heroes should be in form to dominate the Big Top Stage, they just need the ball and a yard of grass.

Just remember to tie that jumper tightly around your waist.

Elastic Sleep

Sunday 17.30, The Big Top Stage

For a change of pace, one of Cork’s finest Elastic Sleep, should sooth the soul and enchant the mind with  Muireann Levis dreamy voice and the feedback electrics courtesy of Brendan Riordan and Ruairi Dale.

A nice relaxing Sunday chill session before the big guns arrive.

Big September

Sunday 18.00, Main Stage

Big September are a gaggle of indie rockers who first established themselves in 2013. Think you’ve heard it all before? Think again. The Bray quintet bring crowds to their knees with their immense stage presence, delivering honest raw songs with charisma and warmth. Vocally strong across the board, the band are known for their intense sets, and Indiependence promises no different.

The Preacher draws all the bands influences together in to one absolutely cracking tune. Blues, country and good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll make this a contagious track from the off, and the chorus is a sure-fire chant-a-long – perfect for a festival slot.

The Fun Loving Criminals

Sunday 21.15, Main Stage

Before them on the stage are New York’s Finest; The Fun Loving Criminals. Check out there interview on GoldenPlec.

Their fusion of funky soul and hip-hop, should have the crowd bopping their feet to the finest of beats.

Public Enemy

Sunday 23.00, Main Stage

Indiependence are certainly saving the best till last, having already played in Ireland this summer Public Enemy must be making the place a second home.

Their late night Sunday night set promises to be ‘Louder than a Bomb’. ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ check it out for yourselves.