Nice write-up in Connacht Tribune this week! Being in Zinc was a formative time for me, and helped me to have a free approach to writing and producing with the new Penji record. https://connachttribune.ie/pushing-out-the-boundaries-with-jazz-electronica-fusion/
Tag: Original music
Penji EP out May 21st on all platforms
I'm delighted to announce that my debut EP of electronic music is out May 21st on all platforms! I am releasing under the alias Penji, and here is the beautiful artwork by long-time collaborator AMW Visual
Debut Electronic EP ‘Penji’ to be released in May 2020
Quietly in the background, for the past couple of years I have been slaving away in my home studio..I have been recording guitars, playing synths, programming electronic beats and processing it all through a plethora of guitar pedals. This has resulted in a four-track EP of electronic music, of which I am very proud!I would … Continue reading Debut Electronic EP ‘Penji’ to be released in May 2020
Electric Dreams album out now!
‘Behind The Mask’ out now Electric Dreams bring their unique brand of feel-good grooves and catchy hooks to the table with their debut album ‘Behind The Mask’. A diverse bunch, the band’s sound sits snugly in between pop, RnB and indie, and their music comes with a message of inclusion and community. Crisp beats, sparkly … Continue reading Electric Dreams album out now!
Launching new trio Sat 28 Sept @ Black Gate
Super excited to be launching a new band on Sept 28th, playing brand-new compositions of mine! Featuring two of Ireland's finest musicians; Derek Whyte (bass) and Matthew Jacobson (drums) Sat Sept 28, 9pm JAZZGate: The Music of Aengus Hackett! The Black Gate Tickets €10 - https://bit.ly/2kpoUgT #JAZZGate #aengushackett
DINOSAUR album out today!
My debut album with DINOSAUR is out today! Available digitally and on CD from Bandcamp
DINOSAUR album out October 23rd
The day has finally come! I am super excited to finally be releasing my debut album with DINOSAUR. Here is our wonderful album cover, commissioned by Galway artist Black Tongue. Stay tuned for more info about the release, which will be available digitally and on CD from Bandcamp.
Zinc album out now
I have released a debut album with Zinc! You can stream and buy the album here: Here's a little teaser of the album. Video by http://www.afghaniscan.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHIygpWp-78
Introspect – Aengus Hackett
A friend of mine AKA Black Tongue Visual Media, made a beautiful video about me recently. It was the first in a series of featurettes on creative people in Galway and further afield. Check it out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Uh_SXBKrU