UCC Library & Tombstome Promotions Present

Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals with guest Rising Damp

Baltimore, MD-based hip-hop experimentalists Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals' music is a masterfully executed expression of ferocity and joy.

Transcending beyond the generic idea of what a hip-hop producer can do, Infinity Knives (Tariq Ravelomanana) frequently demonstrates his oft-discussed love of contemporary classicalists such as Max Richter and Jóhann Jóhannsson. Hidden deftly amongst the hard-hitting beats and Ennals' lyrical dexterity are moments of blissful orchestration that betray an abundance of musical talent. The precise control over the cleverly formed layers of melody and harmony provides a relentlessly inventive backdrop for Brian Ennals' righteous poetry of vitriol, rage, philosophy, humour, and myth-making.

Since partnering in 2020 for the album Rhino XXL, Knives and Ennals have built a global fanbase almost entirely on word of mouth. Their follow-up album, 2022's King Cobra, was released by taste-making UK label Phantom Limb, named #1 album of the year by Loud and Quiet, #5 album of the year by Spin, leading to Knives and Ennals' invitation to open Irish hip hop trio Kneecap's US tour.

The duo's latest album, A City Drowned in God's Black Tears, was released in April 2025 to rave reviews from The Needle Drop, Rolling Stone, Wire Magazine, The Quietus, FD Signifier, and more.

"City Drowned… is most definitely their boldest work yet together." - The Needle Drop
"In this patchwork of ideas and visions in sound, is something completely captivating." - The Quietus

Rising Damp (solo set) is an experimental artist whose music fuses the energy of EBM and punk. Known for her unconventional performances, she's no stranger to underground shows in tunnels, underpasses, and social centres. Her songwriting delves into subjects as diverse as brutalist architecture, cannibalism, intimate encounters with a motorbike, and thought-provoking themes of corporate metaphor and innovation.

- The Creative Zone, UCC Library
- Sunday October 26th (Jazz Weekend)
- Doors 7pm
- 16+ (Under 16 accompanied by an adult)
- Tickets: €18:50 from Eventbrite
- Venue is access friendly