Album of the Week – 26/05/23 This week, there are some interesting new releases from Arlo Parks (My Soft Machine) and Wolf Eyes (Dreams In Splattered Lines). The best of the Irish […]
Album of the Week – 26/05/23
Cian Nugent – The Workmans Club Cellar – Live Review – 25/05/23
Cian Nugent – The Workmans Club Cellar, Dublin – Live Review – 25/05/23 by Killian Laher There was excitement in the air in the Workman’s Cellar for the Cian Nugent album launch […]
Body & Soul – Day line-ups Announced
Body & Soul – Day line-ups Announced I’m struggling to get my head around the fact we’re into Festival Season but with Body & Soul only 3 weeks away, it’s hard to […]
Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review
Stephen Shannon – Fathoms – Album Review by Killian Laher There is some really gorgeous music on this solo album from Irish composer Stephen Shannon. Shannon has released music in a variety […]
Album of the Week – 19/05/23
Album of the Week – 19/05/23 Andy Bell and Masal have just released an album called Tidal Love Numbers. In case you’re wondering, Masal are a Essex-based harp and Theremin duo! At […]
Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review
Slow Moving Clouds – Kolmas – Album Review by Killian Laher Slow Moving Clouds is an Irish/Finnish crossover group, featuring Kevin Murphy on cello and haunting vocals, Aki on nyckelharpa and Ultan […]
Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review
Boa Morte – Whelans – Live Review by Killian Laher Whelan’s Upstairs | May 11, 2023 A rare opportunity to see Boa Morte in Dublin presented itself upstairs in Whelans. First up […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: NMW: Do you think […]
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1
Interview with Cian Nugent – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse met up with Cian Nugent for a chat about his new album, music and Dublin: No More Workhorse: What […]
Album of the Week – 12/05/23
Album of the Week – 12/05/23 It’s Friday, so what does that mean? You probably get tomorrow off, but also… it’s your favourite ‘Album of the Week’ slot again! This week sees […]
Fred again.., Brian Eno – Secret Life – Album Review
Fred again.., Brian Eno – Secret Life – Album Review by Killian Laher Composer Brian Eno is a man who can’t sit still. While making his name through the creation of primarily […]
Album of the Week – 05/05/23
Album of the Week – 05/05/23 Some very fine new albums were released this week with the likes of Durand Jones (Wait Til I Get Over), The Album Leaf (Future Falling) and […]
Cian Nugent – She Brings Me Back To The Land of the Living – Album Review
Cian Nugent – She Brings Me Back To The Land of the Living – Album Review by Killian Laher Cian Nugent is an Irish guitarist of some renown, up there with the […]
Wednesday – Rat Saw God – Album Review
Wednesday – Rat Saw God – Album Review by Killian Laher American band Wednesday have been on the go since 2017 and this is their fifth album. It seems that they combine […]
The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein – Album Review
The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein – Album Review by Killian Laher The National have made a long, slow transition from meaning an awful lot to a few people to […]
Silver Moth – Black Bay – Album Review
Silver Moth – Black Bay – Album Review by Killian Laher Silver Moth is the new project by Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai with Elisabeth Elektra and a host of others. Opening track […]
Garden Party – Rose City Band – Album Review
Garden Party – Rose City Band – Album Review by Cathy Brown Garden Party is the fourth record in as many years by Rose City Band, the easy-going-celestial-country vehicle for guitarist and […]
Roger Eno – Rarities – Album Review
Roger Eno – Rarities – Album Review by Killian Laher Roger Eno has been operating in a similar vein to his brother Brian for 40 years or so. While he’s less prolific, […]
Aldous Harding – National Concert Hall – Live Review
Aldous Harding – National Concert Hall – Live Review – 18th April 2023 There was a long wait for this gig for the average Aldous Harding fan. It was originally scheduled for […]
Chequerboard – National Concert Hall – Review
Chequerboard – The Studio, National Concert Hall, Dublin – Review by Killian Laher Homebeat are putting on some interesting gigs in unexpected venues. Battling through the Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad) crowd in […]
Album of the Week – 14/04/23
Album of the Week – 14/04/23 So, first off an apology for last week where there was no ‘Album of the Week’ slot. I’m blaming Good Friday but it was really just […]
Interview with Greg Prato – Lanegan – Part 2
Interview with Greg Prato – Lanegan – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Greg Prato to discuss his new book about Mark Lanegan. This is Part 2 […]
Interview with Greg Prato – Lanegan – Part 1
Interview with Greg Prato – Lanegan – Part 1 by Killian Lher No More Workhorse caught up with Greg Prato to discuss his new book about Mark Lanegan: No More Workhorse: How […]
Yo La Tengo – 3Olympia – Live Review – 10/04/23
Yo La Tengo – 3Olympia – Live Review – 10/04/23 by Killian Laher Yo La Tengo kicked off their European tour with a two-set show in the 3Olympia. Acting as both support […]
Tim Hecker – No Highs – Album Review
Tim Hecker – No Highs – Album Review by Killian Laher Canadian composer Tim Hecker has released multiple albums and soundtracks, in fact, this album follows up his soundtrack to Infinity Pool […]
Q&A with Niall Jackson (Swimmers Jackson)
Q&A with Niall Jackson (Swimmers Jackson) Swimmers Jackson’s latest album ‘Now Is All‘ is released tomorrow. Ahead of the release, we caught up with Niall Jackson to discuss classic albums, streaming services […]
Interview with John Lambert (Chequerboard)
Interview with John Lambert (Chequerboard) No More Workhorse caught up with John Lambert, aka Chequerboard, ahead of his show in the National Concert Hall. “Celebrated Dublin contemporary guitarist Chequerboard, John Lambert, continues […]
Steve Gunn & David Moore – Let the Moon Be a Planet – Album Review
Steve Gunn & David Moore – Let the Moon Be a Planet – Album Review by Killian Laher This collaboration between guitarist Steve Gunn and David Moore of ambient project Bing and […]
Album of the Week – 31/03/23
Album of the Week – 31/03/23 Some good new sounds this week with Scottish folkster Alasdair Roberts (Grief in the Kitchen and Mirth in the Hall) leading the chase. Other albums worth […]
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