Dermot Kennedy
From his humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin with his guitar, Dermot Kennedy has carved out a remarkable path without ever compromising his authenticity. After first gaining recognition in the late 2010s, he has continued to expand his musical horizons. His music, rooted in raw, unfiltered emotion, has evolved to embrace electronic textures and hip-hop influences, while preserving the heartfelt sincerity of his folk roots. His appearance at the Montreux Jazz Lab in 2019 was followed by a series standout projects, such as a widely acclaimed rendition of “Nothing Else Matters” for The Metallica Blacklist, then the release of his album Sonder in 2022, alongside the single “Better Days”, which features backing vocals from Chappell Roan. This year marks the beginning of a new chapter with The Weight of the Woods, an album created between Dublin and Nashville in collaboration with producer Gabe Simon (known for his work with Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey and Rag’n’Bone Man).
Stage
Montreux Jazz Lab
Soul
Pop, Folk
