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 […]
Oisin Leech – Cold Sea – Album Review
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 […]
The Smile – Wall of Eyes – Album Review
The Smile – Wall of Eyes – Album Review by Killian Laher After an impressive debut album, The Smile return with a second helping of songs from this Radiohead-related project. Maybe it’s […]
New Music – Faye Webster – Lego Ring
New Music – Faye Webster – Lego Ring Faye Webster has just announced a new… album (Undressed at the Symphony out on March 1st), single (Lego Ring – out today) and gig, […]
Ride – New Album and Single
Ride – New Album and Single You have to respect Ride, a band who continues to bang out Indie hits some 34 years after their first album Nowhere (1990). Ok, there was […]
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 1
Interview with John Hunter – Writer of Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M. – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with author John Hunter about his self-published […]
White Blood Cells – The Line
White Blood Cells – The Line This project is an interesting collaboration between Brian Dillon (The Line) and photographer Mark McGuinness. White Blood Cells is an exhibition of photographs with an immersive […]
Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.- John Hunter – Book Review
Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.- John Hunter – Book Review by Killian Laher Several books have been written about R.E.M. but there is no definitive work on their history. John […]
2024 Look Ahead – Music
2024 Look Ahead – Music by Killian Laher It’s time to look forward to albums and the like for 2024! If J Mascis is a**ed, we should see a new solo album […]
A Year in Music – 2023 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast)
A Year in Music – 2023 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast) by Killian Laher Do you think it’s been a good year for music? What were your highlights? It’s […]
A Year in Music – 2023 – Jacob Ware (Rapt)
A Year in Music – 2023 – Jacob Ware (Rapt) by Killian Laher How are you? How are things? I am well thank you, life is giving me its usual generic mix […]
Ispíní Na Héireann – The Academy – Live Review
Ispíní Na Héireann – The Academy – Live Review Ispíní Na Héireann live at The Academy on Thursday the 21st of December. “We are Ispíní na hÉireann, the Hardest Working Band in […]
Adrian Crowley – Dublin Unitarian Church – Live Review
Adrian Crowley – Dublin Unitarian Church – Live Review by Killian Laher Adrian Crowley at the Dublin Unitarian Church on Thursday 21st of December, 2023 One of Irish music’s great eccentrics, Adrian […]
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