Hotline TNT bring their noise-pop shimmer to Dublin this November
New York band Hotline TNT have announced a highly anticipated Dublin show at The Workman's Cellar on 11 November 2025, just ahead of the release of their upcoming album, 'Raspberry Moon'. Known for their fuzz-drenched hooks and emotionally charged performances, the group is set to make their Irish return with a sound that refuses to stay between genre lines.
For fans of shoegaze, grunge, and a splash of Midwest indie rock, Hotline TNT have become cult favourites. Fronted by Will Anderson, whose DIY roots trace back to bands like Weed and Pizza Time, the project has evolved into one of the most compelling noise-pop collectives of the 2020s. Their 2022 album, 'Cartwheel', not only drew comparisons to Dinosaur Jr. and My Bloody Valentine, but also captured the attention of underground scenes on both sides of the Atlantic. Pitchfork praised their ability to “turn nostalgic fuzz into something immediate.”
What sets Hotline TNT apart is their live energy. Ragged but heartfelt, their shows carry the raw pulse of basement gigs with the melodic pull of stadium anthems. The last time I caught them live, it was in a packed venue in Brooklyn—half the crowd were singing along, the other half just letting the fuzz sweep over them. It felt like getting hit by a sonic wave and hugging it back.
Dublin audiences can expect a layered setlist weaving together past favourites like 'Had 2 Try' and 'Out of Town' with fresh cuts from 'Raspberry Moon', which promises a deeper dive into their finely tuned distortion and introspective lyrics. Having built a cult following worldwide, Hotline TNT’s visit to Dublin is set to be a buzzing moment for fans of earnest, feedback-soaked alt rock.
If you are new to their work, start with the single 'Protocol', or delve into one of their lo-fi recorded live sets floating around on YouTube. Their sound might feel like a late-night FM radio haze, but it hits with the precision of a mixtape made for heartbreaks and skateparks.
As the noise builds around the show, ticket demand is sure to be steep. More on the venue, capacity and what past events at the Cellar have looked like, up next…
Event Information
- Artist: Hotline TNT
- City: Dublin
- Venue: The Workman’s Cellar
- Event date: 11 November 2025
- Ticket sales opening: 07/11/2025
