In The Meadows 2024 – Preview The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 – Saturday, June 08 – 2024 With the cold weather, it’s nice to think of sun-soaked days in June! One […]
In The Meadows 2024 – Preview
Album of the Week – 1/12/23
Album of the Week – 1/12/23 A wise man once said ‘Never release an album in December’! Yes, while the rest of the music world is looking back at the best of […]
New Irish Music – Bren Berry – Winter Song
New Irish Music – Bren Berry – Winter Song by Killian Laher Revelino were one of the great lost bands from the 1990s. While Brendan Tallon and Ciaran Tallon (as Klubber Lang) […]
New Music – John Douglas – I’m Not the Fella
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Harp – Albion – Album Review
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Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – Whelans – Preview
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – Whelans – Preview Find information and tickets here. Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – 8pm, Mon 27th November 2023 – plus support SALLY IN THE WOODS How cool is the […]
Thurston Moore – Sonic Life – Book Review
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Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review
Queens of the Stone Age – 3Arena – Review Queens of the Stone Age – Live at the 3Arena, Dublin 22/11/23 Deep Tan started the night at 7pm, with a short set […]
La Bohème – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
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New Music – The Fauns – Mixtape Days
New Music – The Fauns – Mixtape Days THE FAUNS – Announce new album ‘How Lost’ due Jan 19th via Invada Another band from ‘way back when’, the Fauns released their first […]
Album of the Week – 17/11/23
Album of the Week – 17/11/23 This week there are new sounds from Danny Brown (Quaranta) and Homeboy Sandman (I Can’t Sell These Either), which are both worth checking out below. If […]
Johnny Jewel – Sugar Club – Review
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 […]
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: […]
No More Workhorse 