The Clockworks in Cologne

The Clockworks are an Irish rock band formed in Galway in 2015 and later based in London. They play taut post-punk and garage rock, first attracting attention with “Can I Speak to a Manager?” and “Feels So Real” before releasing the debut album Exit Strategy, produced by Bernard Butler. They played clubs around Ireland and Britain in their early years, then mounted headline dates across mainland Europe following the album’s release. Their festival appearances have included SXSW in Austin and Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen.