COLUMBIA MILLS

Columbia Mills are a four-piece indietronica band from Dublin, made up of ...

Fiachra Treacy (vocals, guitar, electronics),
Ste Ward (guitar, vocals),
Uisneagh Treacy (bass),
Jay Duff (drums, vocals).

Formed in 2014, the band take their name from the legendary Dublin nightclub on the Quays once a home for illegal raves, creative freedom, and inclusivity, a spirit that still runs through the heart of the band today.

Blending atmospheric guitars, pulsing synths, electronic textures, and emotionally charged songwriting, Columbia Mills create music that sits somewhere between post-punk, indie rock, and electronic music. Their sound has drawn comparisons to Joy Division, LCD Soundsystem, The National, and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

Since releasing their debut single Never Gonna Look At You The Same, the band have steadily built a reputation for combining dance-floor energy with emotional depth and cinematic scale.

Their releases include:

Factory Settings (2014)
The Perfect Day EP (2015)
A Safe Distance to Watch (2017)
CCTV (2020)
Heart of a Nation (2022)

Across these records, Columbia Mills have explored themes of isolation, identity, connection, and modern life continually evolving while maintaining a distinctive sonic identity.

Renowned for their immersive live shows, the band have brought their expansive sound to intimate venues and festival stages across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, earning a growing audience through powerful performances and a strong word-of-mouth following.

The band are currently recording their fourth studio album with acclaimed producer Rob Kirwan, marking a new chapter in the evolution of their sound.

At its core, Columbia Mills is about connection music that feels intimate and human while still built for movement, release, and shared experience.