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 […]
New Music – Red Blood Cells & Righteousness
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 […]
Album of the Week – 08/09/23
Album of the Week – 08/09/23 It’s always lovely to have a new release from Kristin Hersh (of Throwing Muses), and her new album Clear Pond Road is one of her best […]
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023 – Preview
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023 – Preview It’s always one of the most difficult events of the year to preview, with such a host of new artists and performers on display but we’ll […]
Dirty Dancing – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
Dirty Dancing – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Brian Merriman Duration: 130 minutes with interval – Bord Gais Energy Theatre at 7.30pm ‘Dirty Dancin’g the movie will always be associated […]
Album of the Week – 04/09/23
Album of the Week – 04/09/23 There are new sounds from the likes of Speedy Ortiz (Rabbit Rabbit) and The Paper Kites (At the Roadhouse). Could we possibly ignore a former bad […]
New Music – Jape – Lashing Through The Minutes
New Music – Jape – Lashing Through The Minutes Let’s be honest, we’re all getting on a bit! Jape is undoubtedly feeling it also, as this new single is about time and […]
New Music – Beirut – So Many Plans
New Music – Beirut – So Many Plans Zach is Back! And he’s making us feel very cold, out in the snow with only a jumper on. Yes, Zach Condon is back […]
Album of the Week – 28/08/23
Album of the Week – 28/08/23 Some interesting new work around this week from the great Nick Cave & Warren Ellis (Australian Carnage – Live at the Sydney Opera House). You can […]
Slowdive – Everything is Alive – Album Review
Slowdive – Everything is Alive – Album Review by Killian Laher Despite quickly becoming ‘uncool’ in the mid-90s, as Blur and Oasis-mania took hold, Slowdive have endured, and reformed. Their brand of […]
Interview with Adrian Crowley – Part 2
Interview with Adrian Crowley – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse spent some time with Adrian Crowley to catch up with him about what he’s working on. You can read […]
No More Workhorse 