Alexis Taylor, the voice and creative force behind the pioneering synth group Hot Chip, steps away from the band and onto the decks, bringing a unique DJ set to Connolly’s of Leap. Joined by Mike Simonetti, co-founder of the legendary Italians Do It Better label and one half of Pale Blue, the pair promise a night steeped in forward-thinking grooves, classic machine funk, and leftfield dance floor energy. On April 26th, the West Cork institution welcomes the UK mainstay and US underground selector for a rare Irish stop, where selectors renowned for their expansive taste will guide the floor from dusk into the small hours.

Expect deep dives through disco, skewed house jams, synth-heavy oddities, and electronic pop reverberations—the signature flourishes both artists are known for in their respective genres. With Connolly’s intimate layout and notoriously tuned-in crowd, every twist in tempo and shade in sound will resonate. For anyone looking for a night drenched in nuance, rhythm, and the unexpected, this one promises something genuinely special.

Lineup: Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) DJ Set Mike Simonetti (Pale Blue / Italians Do It Better)