Album of the Week – 19/04/24 It’s the battle we’ve all been waiting for Taylor Swift vs the Pillow Queens! There could be only one winner, right? Of course, it’s the Pillow […]
Album of the Week – 19/04/24
Album of the Week – 12/04/24
Album of the Week – 12/04/24 This week sees new releases from METZ (Up on Gravity Hill) and MELTS (Field Theory)! There are also new sounds from Clarissa Connelly (World of Work) […]
METZ – Up On Gravity Hill – Album Review
METZ – Up On Gravity Hill – Album Review by Killian Laher Canadian noise-makers METZ have returned with their first album in four years, and their fifth overall. On the opener No […]
Album of the Week – 05/04/24
Album of the Week – 05/04/24 This week brings us new music from bands and artists such as Mount Kimbie (The Sunset Violent), Khruangbin (A La Sala) and many others. We’ve gone […]
Oisin Leech – The Sugar Club – Live Review
Oisin Leech – The Sugar Club – Live Review by Killian Laher Oisin Leech – The Sugar Club – 04/04/24 Lost Brothers singer Oisin Leech has been gaining attention with his solo […]
Interview with Sophie Coyle
Interview with Sophie Coyle by David Turpin Dundalk-based singer-songwriter (and illustrator) Sophie Coyle is preparing to release her second album, Cuentista, this month. Charming, subtle and highly melodic, the record is inspired […]
Adam Wiltzie – Eleven Fugues for Sodium Pentathol – Album Review
Adam Wiltzie – Eleven Fugues for Sodium Pentathol – Album Review by Killian Laher This is Adam Wiltzie’s first released material since the sad passing of Brian McBride. For fans of Stars […]
Jesus and Mary Chain – 3Olympia – Live Review
Jesus and Mary Chain – 3Olympia – Live Review by Killian Laher Jesus and Mary Chain – 3Olympia – Live Review on Mon 25th Mar 2024 The Olympia was busy for the […]
Motherkraft – Project Arts Centre – Review
Motherkraft – Project Arts Centre – Review Theatre / 20-23 March 2024 There are 3 members of the cast already on stage as the production begins. They are seated behind desks and […]
Elbow – Audio Vertigo – Album Review
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 […]
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 […]
No More Workhorse 