Monáe joins Picnic bill

The newest r’n’b star on the block, Janelle Monaé, will make her Irish debut next month at Electric Picnic.

The newest r’n’b star on the block, Janelle Monaé, will make her Irish debut next month at Electric Picnic.

The P Diddy-endorsed Kansas native spearheads further additions to the bill. Also added are Mountain Man, Neon Indian, Hurts, Freelance Whales, Duke Special, O Emperor, Delta Maid, Joe Echo, Dennis Alcapone and band, and Vengeance and the Panther Queen. Tickets for the festival are still on sale.

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times