The Clockworks are a four-piece alternative rock band from Loughrea, County Galway, now based in London. Formed by James McGregor (vocals/guitar), Sean Connelly (guitar), Damian Greaney (drums) and Tom Freeman (bass), they built their reputation on sharp post-punk songwriting and an intense live show. Their debut album 'Exit Strategy' (2023), recorded at Abbey Road Studios with producer Bernard Butler, earned praise from BBC 6Music and BBC Radio 1, and led to support tours with Pixies in the US and Johnny Marr in Europe. Their second album 'The Entertainment' was released on 27 March 2026 via V2 Records.
The Clockworks released their second album 'The Entertainment' on 27 March 2026 via V2 Records, a 12-track record written and recorded largely in isolation, exploring themes of loneliness and connection.
The band announced an 18-date Autumn 2026 headline tour across the UK and Europe, running from Leeds on 9 October to Paris on 8 November.
The Clockworks confirmed details of 'The Entertainment' and released the single 'Through the Looking Glass' in November 2025, ahead of the album's March 2026 release on V2 Records.
The Clockworks completed a 14-date European support tour with Johnny Marr in late 2025, following festival appearances at Rock Werchter, Eurosonic and Electric Picnic.
The band returned with the single 'Best Days' in September 2025, described as the first preview of their new album's direction.
The Clockworks embark on a European tour in 2026. The band performs in Munich at the Feierwerk venue.
Irish alternative band The Clockworks will showcase material from their new album "The Entertainment" at Warsaw's Klub Hydrozagadka.
The Clockworks embark on their Tour 2026. The band performs at Berlin's Neue Zukunft venue.
The Clockworks embark on their Tour 2026. The concert takes place in Hamburg.
The Clockworks embark on their Tour 2026. The band performs in Cologne at Bumann & Sohn.