Slightly Dishevelled

Slightly Dishevelled is a 5-piece noise ensemble, living scattered across Ireland. Their music is a combination of influences, ranging from 70s punk to psychedelia, from improvisation to noise music. Their eclectic artistic interests are somewhat indiscernible in this absurdist blend of sound.

After playing many gigs around Ireland, the songs became morphed and mangled, and the group were insistent on capturing the abstraction in their own “dishevelled" way. Their non- compromising attitude led them to an Achill Island studio in 2023 and resulted in their debut album: "Dirty Dishes and the West Wing"(Official Release- 21st February).

Recent endeavours led the group to act and star in short film “Gan Ainm(35mm)” by Dublin artist Roisin Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh which is being shown in private screenings around Dublin until 2025. In 2023 they scored “Molasses pt. ii”, a film piece by Cork artist Saoirse McGarry. The completely improvised piece was recorded in one 20-minute take in the Achill Island Studio. The film piece was nominated for the RDS visual arts prize and could be experienced in an exhibition in IMMA in March ’24.

“This isn't mere entertainment; it's a poignant commentary on the absurdity of existence, the struggles to find meaning in the face of the unfathomable” -The Devil Has The Best Tuna
“At first impressions ‘Molasses pt ii’ is a 20 minute piece from the minds of the Dublin punk band Slightly Dishevelled which is at once, a Fringe Festival play, a demo tape recording, spoken word, post-punk journey” -Niallar9
"The song's blaring guitars and a rhythm that makes you want to move are reminiscent of the '80s punk scene.With improvised noise sections the band wants the song to emulate the movement of being on the run. "- Arron Hoffman on Hot Press