The Out of the Crowd Festival returns this weekend to Kulturfabrik in Esch-sur-Alzette, continuing its long-standing tradition of championing innovative, high-energy and genre-pushing acts.

Now in its latest edition, the festival once again brings together an international roster of artists across two stages for one of the most anticipated nights on Luxembourg's alternative music calendar.

There has been a late change to the line-up following the withdrawal of Deadletter due to personal reasons. Replacing them are London-based band Warmduscher, who bring a unique blend of garage rock, post-punk, funk and electronic energy. Their unpredictable and often chaotic live performances have earned them a cult following in the UK and across Europe.

Warmduscher's most recent album, At the Hotspot, was released to critical acclaim and showcases the band's off-kilter sound and dancefloor sensibilities. They are known for their explosive stage presence and will no doubt be one of the standout acts at this year’s festival.

As it happens Stephen Lowe from Today Radio caught up with Warmduscher a while back. You can listen to the full interview here:

New Noise: Clams of Warmduscher interview part one

The late changes to the lineup held up the release of the full schedule for the festival, but we have it now:

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Interviews on Today Radio

In the lead-up to the festival, Today Radio has featured interviews with several acts performing at this year's event. These include Waffle Killers, Gurriers, and Warmduscher. The conversations explore the artists' recent releases, live shows, and anticipation for Out of the Crowd. All interviews are available to stream now and they'll be played out tomorrow at 2pm on Today Radio as part of their weekly interview show Talking Music.

Nic Przeor one of the festivals organisers, will also be joining the Sam Steen Show on Friday morning for a final rundown ahead of the event.

Tickets and venue

Out of the Crowd takes place at Kulturfabrik, Esch-sur-Alzette. Tickets are still available at the time of writing via kulturfabrik.lu, but demand is high and availability is limited.

If you're seeking an evening of music that challenges, energises and surprises, Out of the Crowd looks set to deliver once again.