modernlove. shows how far you can come from a small town in Ireland. On their self-titled debut album, the band captures their journey so far in sharp indie pop-rock with a rough edge. After four EPs, tours across the UK, Europe and the US, and a sold-out show at Simplon, the quartet now heads to De Oosterpoort.

modernlove.’s music is catchy and direct, with echoes of The 1975 and ’80s bands like The Cure and Simple Minds, yet always with a distinct twist of their own. Their anthems revolve around growing up in a small town, long nights out and loves that do not last. What started out as boredom grew into millions of streams and sold-out venues across the UK, Europe and North America. On their debut album, it all comes together: the energy of their live shows and the stories they know best.