Elbow – Audio Vertigo – Album Review by Killian Laher After the contemplative Flying Dream 1, Elbow return a couple of years later with their tenth album. This album is an altogether […]
Elbow – Audio Vertigo – Album Review
Album of the Week – 22/03/24
Album of the Week – 22/03/24 Some great new sounds this week with The Staves (All Now) and Waxahatchee (Tigers Blood). There is a new album by elbow (Audio Vertigo) and The […]
Interview with Oisin Leech – Part 2
Interview with Oisin Leech – Part 2 by Killian Laher On March 8th, Oisin Leech will release his Steve Gunn-produced debut LP Cold Sea on Outside Music & Tremone Records. Recorded in […]
Jesus and Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes – Album Review
Jesus and Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes – Album Review by Killian Laher It feels improbable that the Jesus and Mary Chain are still putting out music, 40 years on from debut […]
Album of the Week – 15/03/24
Album of the Week – 15/03/24 There is a quite lovely album released by Four Tet this week, called Three. It’s a bit harsh not to give it the album of the […]
DIIV – Vicar St – Live Review
DIIV – Vicar St – Live Review by Killian Laher DIIV – Vicar Street, Dublin – 14th March 2024 Speical guest – EFÉ US rockers DIIV arrived in Dublin for their first […]
Chequerboard – The Sugar Club – Live Review
Chequerboard – The Sugar Club – Live Review by Killian Laher The Sugar Club – March 9, 2024, 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm Photos by Allen Kiely This postponed show for John […]
Album of the Week – 08/03/24
Album of the Week – 08/03/24 Some great new Irish music this week, with Oisin Leech (Cold Sea) and Marry Waterson & Adrian Crowley (Cuckoo Storm). it made picking our favourite album […]
Interview with Oisin Leech – Part 1
Interview with Oisin Leech – Part 1 by Killian Laher Ahead of the release of his new album, Killian Laher talked to Oisin about his first solo album release and much more. […]
Marry Waterson & Adrian Crowley – Cuckoo Storm – Album Review
Marry Waterson & Adrian Crowley – Cuckoo Storm – Album Review by Killian Laher Marry Waterson is a folk singer from the north of England, and she has collaborated with Adrian Crowley […]
Chequerboard – Souvenir – Album Review
Chequerboard – Souvenir – Album Review by Killian Laher This is John Lambert’s fifth album, recording under the name Chequerboard. Not a man who likes to move quickly, it’s been ten years […]
Oisin Leech – Cold Sea – Album Review
Oisin Leech – Cold Sea – Album Review by Killian Laher Oisin Leech is one half of the Lost Brothers. The Navan singer-songwriter has recorded a solo album in Inishowen, produced by […]
Album of the Week – 23/02/24
Album of the Week – 23/02/24 Another working week comes to an end, but if you’re wondering what new sounds to treat yourself to this weekend, we’ve a few recommendations! First, there’s […]
The Hedge Schools – An Interview with Pat Barrett – Part 2
The Hedge Schools – An Interview with Pat Barrett – Part 2 by Killian Laher At The End of The Winding Day is released on vinyl on April 19th, and can be […]
Album of the Week – 15/02/24
Album of the Week – 15/02/24 This week sees the return of Idles with their new album called TANGK. There are other releases from the likes of El Perro del Mar (Big […]
IDLES – Tangk – Album Review
IDLES – Tangk – Album Review by Killian Laher Over the last number of years, Idles have gathered a lot of attention with some of the smarter rock songs of recent years. […]
New Music – A Kind Of Dreaming – Driven Snow
New Music – A Kind Of Dreaming – Driven Snow Ahead of two sold-out shows in Little Whelans, we thought it would be a good time to mention Drive Snow, a two-piece […]
The Hedge Schools – An Interview with Pat Barrett – Part 1
The Hedge Schools – An Interview with Pat Barrett – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse chatted to Pat Barrett of the Hedge Schools about the forthcoming reissue of At […]
Album of the Week – 12/02/2024
Album of the Week – 12/02/2024 There are new albums from The American Analog Set (New Drifters), Chelsea Wolfe (She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She) and even Zara Larsson […]
The Amazing – Piggies – Album Review
The Amazing – Piggies – Album Review by Killian Laher Swedish band The Amazing return with their sixth album, six years after their previous album In Transit. Despite the Manson-evoking title, not […]
New Music – Jess Ribeiro – Everything Is Now
New Music – Jess Ribeiro – Everything Is Now We’re all waiting for a ‘Summer of Love’ but we’re guaranteed to get one, in the form of the new album by Jess […]
Album of the Week – 02/02/24
Album of the Week – 02/02/24 There are new albums this week from the likes of Brittany Howard (What Now) and J Mascis (What Do We Do Now) but the winner is […]
New Irish Music – Bren Berry – Hairpin Bends
New Irish Music – Bren Berry – Hairpin Bends by Killian Laher Former Revelino man Bren Berry has just put out a follow-up single to Winter Song, another taster for his forthcoming […]
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now – Album Review
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now – Album Review by Killian Laher It’s an album title that reflects the general bemused demeanour of J Mascis for his fifth solo album. […]
NewDad – Madra – Album Review
NewDad – Madra – Album Review by Killian Laher Irish band NewDad have been working on their debut album for some time, and in the meantime have amassed a following who have […]
Album of the Week – 26/01/24
Album of the Week – 26/01/24 Ok, so we went for the obvious one, what of it? Yes, it’s probably the most high-profile release of the year to date and it’s also […]
Sadness Sets Me Free – Gruff Rhys – Album Review
Sadness Sets Me Free – Gruff Rhys – Album Review by Cathy Brown Gruff Rhys certainly can’t be accused of wasting his time, returning this week with the 25th album of his […]
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 2
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with author John Hunter about his self-published […]
Album of the Week – 19/01/24
Album of the Week – 19/01/24 And we’re back… it’s the 19th of January and the first week with more than a trickle of new releases. Cowboy Sadness are a new band […]
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