Kilkenny artists 49th & Main sign deal with Ninja Tune

Kilkenny dance duo 49th & Main had a big rise of late, one of the most notable during the pandemic.

Patrick King and Ben O’Sullivan are creators of jazzy-house electronic with occasional singer-songwriter and pop vibes that quickly found an audience and have had a few sold out gigs to boot.

Today news reached that the band have signed a record deal with revered and respected UK label Ninja Tune, via manager Ceri Dixon.

🍾 Congratulations Ben and Paddy on signing your global record deal with @ninjatune a perfect home for what’s to come for @49thandMain 🍾 from Kilkenny to the world 🌎 pic.twitter.com/EZ83i61XLy

— Ceri Sîan Dixon (@CeriSian) March 3, 2022

Exciting times.

49th & Main released the Good Luck EP featuring Fynch, Kehli and Khakikid, along with a five-track collection of music made during lockdown that was released in January.

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The band were one of our 30 best new Irish artists of 2021

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