Soda Blonde

Soda Blonde brings its cinematic, emotionally intense alt-pop to Union Stage. The Dublin-based four-piece combines expressive songwriting with atmospheric grooves, synth-driven art-pop textures, and adventurous production, creating music that moves between intimate introspection and expansive ambition.

Formed in 2019 by former members of Little Green Cars, the band features vocalist Faye O’Rourke, guitarist and keyboardist Adam O’Regan, bassist Donagh Seaver-O’Leary, and drummer Dylan Lynch. Their releases include the Choice Music Prize-nominated debut album *Small Talk* (2021), the broader and more ambitious *Dream Big* (2023), and the *People Pleaser* EP (2025). The group also recently developed a live orchestral project with Dublin’s National Symphony Orchestra, released as a concert film and live album. Their performances are known for emotional intensity, striking visuals, and a sound that pushes beyond conventional pop.

When: September 17, 2026

Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Lineup: Soda Blonde, featuring Faye O’Rourke on vocals, Adam O’Regan on guitar and keys, Donagh Seaver-O’Leary on bass, and Dylan Lynch on drums

Music: The band’s sound blends evocative lyrics, cinematic hooks, atmospheric grooves, synth-infused art-pop, and genre-spanning arrangements.

Background: Soda Blonde formed after the members’ work with Little Green Cars and released its debut single, “Swimming Through the Night,” as an early statement of its more cinematic and exploratory direction.

Releases: *Small Talk* (2021), *Dream Big* (2023), and the *People Pleaser* EP (2025)

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