Johnny Jewel – Sugar Club – Review Johnny Jewel – Live at the Sugar Club – 16-11-23 Jorja Chalmers is known as a saxophonist with bands/ performers such as Bryan Ferry, Take […]
Johnny Jewel – Sugar Club – Review
bar italia – The Twits – Album Review
bar italia – The Twits – Album Review by Killian Laher bar italia received some acclaim this year, and their output more than justifies it. They released their third album, Tracey Denim […]
Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO – Album Review
Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the third in Hatfield’s series of tribute albums after covering Olivia Newton-John and a decent album of Police covers. Unfortunately, […]
Album of the Week – 09/11/23
Album of the Week – 09/11/23 This week marks the return of Beirut. Yes, expect lush vocals, banjo and that wonderful trumpet! There are even some organ sounds this time out, or […]
Death Cult – 3Olympia – Live Review
Death Cult – 3Olympia – Live Review by Killian Laher Death Cult at the 3Olympia – 07/11/23 The Cult weren’t very good at being goths, they were much better at being rockers […]
Dublin Folk Festival – Preview
Dublin Folk Festival – Preview The Dublin Folk Festival ‘returns after 45 years’? That’s what the blurb says anyway. The Festival started life in the mid-70s and after a brief hiatus (ahem) […]
Slowdive – The National Stadium – Live Review
Slowdive – The National Stadium – Live Review by Killian Laher Slowdive at The National Stadium on 6/11/23 Something of an old-fashioned venue, The National Stadium played host to what I believe […]
Album of the Week – 03/11/23
Album of the Week – 03/11/23 And after a short break for most of October, we’ve returned with our thoughts on the best new music of the week! This week sees new […]
Johnny Jewel – The Sugar Club – 15/10/23
Johnny Jewel – The Sugar Club – 15/10/23 If you’re looking for a night of moody synth music, then look no further than Johnny Jewel at the Sugar Club later this month. […]
New Music – Red Blood Cells & Righteousness
New Music – Red Blood Cells & Righteousness – The Line Any fan of live music in Ireland will be aware of the reputation of Meltybrains? as one of the best live […]
Arab Strap – Button Factory – Live Review
Arab Strap – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher Philophobia Undressed- Button Factory, Dublin – 27/10/23 A quick return to Dublin for Arab Strap after being here in summer 2022, […]
Protomartyr – The Button Factory – Review
Protomartyr – The Button Factory – Review by Killian Laher Protomartyr – Live at the Button Factory, Dublin – 21-10-23 A quick return visit to Dublin for Protomartyr for a Saturday night […]
Hania Rani – Vicar Street – 24/10/23
Hania Rani – Vicar Street – 24/10/23 As part of Between the Notes – Tuesday 24th October 2023, 8pm Following quickly on from the visit of Dustin O’Halloran to Liberty Hall last […]
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 2
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Aoife Wolf for an update as to how things are going for her. You can find […]
Q&A with Dustin O’Halloran – Between The Notes – Liberty Hall Theatre
DUSTIN O’HALLORAN – At The Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin 8pm, Monday 16 th October 2023 – Opening Act – Margaret Hermant Tickets €33: https://www.paviliontheatre.ie/events/view/dustin Pavilion Theatre presents – Dustin O’Halloran at Liberty […]
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin – Album Review
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin – Album Review by Cathy Brown The release of Sufjan Stevens’ tenth studio album should be cause for celebration, but it has been overshadowed by the news that […]
Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada – Album Review
Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada – Album Review by Killian Laher Three years on from Silver Ladders, harpist Mary Lattimore launches her latest solo album. Like its predecessor, it’s a gorgeous […]
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 1
Interview with Aoife Wolf – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Aoife Wolf for an update as to how things are going for her. No More Workhorse: […]
Goth – A History by Lol Tolhurst – Book Review
Goth – A History by Lol Tolhurst – Book Review by Killian Laher What a year for all things goth! To add to the numerous goth-related books, here is the second book […]
Wilco – Cousin – Album Review
Wilco – Cousin – Album Review by Killian Laher Fresh from wowing their fans on their recent tour, Wilco are back with their 13th album, the Cate le Bon produced Cousin. After […]
Album of the Week – 22/09/23
Album of the Week – 22/09/23 The Breeders’ classic The Last Splash is 30 years old this week! Eek. If that doesn’t make me feel old, nothing will. It’s just been remastered […]
The National – 3 Arena – Live Review – 21/09/23
The National – 3 Arena – Live Review – 21/09/23 by Killian Laher The National always struck me as one of these bands that got very popular by accident, never really meant […]
The National – Laugh Track – Album Review
The National – Laugh Track – Album Review by Killian Laher The National have just put out their second album of 2023, the surprise release Laugh Track. After the very muted First […]
New Music – Lewsberg – Out and About
New Music – Lewsberg – Out and About It’s our unofficial album of the Week last week, but the Fringe Festival means we’re behind on these things! They owe a debt to […]
Loaded – The Life (and Afterlife) of The Velvet Underground – Dylan Jones – Book Review
Loaded – The Life (and Afterlife) of The Velvet Underground – Dylan Jones – Book Review by Killian Laher Dylan Jones’ latest book is an account of the existence and impact of […]
Mosh – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review
Mosh – Dublin Fringe Festival – Review PERFORMANCES – 14 – 17 September – 18:15, €18/€16 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE – 17 September, 18:15, €18/€16 Venue – Project Arts Centre – Space Upstairs […]
Sparklehorse – Bird Machine – Album Review
Sparklehorse – Bird Machine – Album Review by Killian Laher Something we never thought we’d hear – a new Sparklehorse album. Put together by his brother and sister-in-law from 14 unreleased songs […]
Wilco – 3Olympia – Live Review
Wilco – 3Olympia – Live Review by Killian Laher Friday 8th September 2023 Wilco’s first Dublin gig in seven years sold out some time ago. Forget your “dadrock’ clichés, there was a […]
Ash – Race the Night – Album Review
Ash – Race the Night – Album Review by Killian Laher After a five-year break, Ash have returned with their latest album. Purveyors of big, optimistic non-cheesy rock, this is a collection […]
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