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Christian Donaghey performs and produces as Autumns, an electronic post-punk project blending whip-cracked rhythms, heavily effected vocals, no-wave guitars, and dub-driven mixing desk techniques. Known for a distinct fusion of DIY punk angst, dysfunctional metal dance, and dubbed-out rhythms, Autumns delivers high-impact performances using minimal equipment.

Since debuting on Karl O’Connor’s (Regis) label Downwards in 2014, joining a roster including British Murder Boys, Surgeon, and Tropic of Cancer, Autumns has released work prolifically on labels such as Detriti, Touch Sensitive, and Heavenly Recordings. Notable projects include a live performance with Samuel Kerridge at Paris Fashion Week (2016), a sound installation at Void Gallery (2023), and an improvised score for David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (2016). Collaborations include industrial dub outfit Vacant Heads with Oliver Ho (Broken English Club) in 2022 and an EBM project with dubstep pioneer Kahn in 2024.

Autumns’ work has received coverage in major publications including The Guardian and NME, with releases championed by leading music platforms such as Boomkat. Alongside an extensive international touring schedule, which has included performances in North America, the UK and Ireland, Europe, and the Middle East, Autumns has curated radio shows for Noods Radio, Kiosk Radio, and NTS, presenting solo work, DJ mixes, and live sets. His music has received airplay from Mary Anne Hobbs, Tom Ravenscroft, and Huw Stephens on BBC, RTÉ, and KEXP.