Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, DC Tempest are an indie-rock band known for their eclectic blend of rock and electronica.

The band burst onto the music scene in May 2008 with the release of the Into the Light EP, which was received with critical acclaim by Hotpress Magazine who described the EP as an "impressive statement of intent". Since then the band have been gaining recognition, releasing two more singles and touring.

DC Tempest have built up a reputation as one of Ireland's finest live acts with their ever-growing fan base enraptured by captivating performances and quality tune-smithery. The band have shared the stage with The Coronas, Codes, Oliver Cole, Razorlight, The Minutes, Bon Jovi, The Chapters, Republic of Loose, Kid Rock, The Flaws and earned a slot on the Live Stage at the celebrated Hotpress Music Show in the RDS by way of public vote (hotpress.com).

"They're one of the hottest new combos in aeons"
- Hotpress Magazine

"If they keep on producing music as catchy as the stuff on their debut EP, who knows?"
- Sinister Pete, Phantom FM

"Of all the city's unsung heroes, DC Tempest are surely among the most deserving of a spell in the spot light"
- Eamon de Paor, Metro

"Ambitious rock from a band that has become quite the attraction on the local live circuit"
- The Star Newspaper