My Bloody Valentine – 3Arena – 22/11/25 – Review by Killian Laher MBV mania has visited Dublin in recent days, with a ‘secret’ rehearsal gig a few days ago in the National […]
My Bloody Valentine – 3Arena – 22/11/25 – Review
Album of the Week – 21/11/25
Album of the Week – 21/11/25 We’re almost in silly season, where the ‘Best of’ lists rule the earth and no sensible artist/ band releases new material, but we’re not quite there […]
The Horrors – Button Factory – 19/11/25 – Live Review
The Horrors – Button Factory – 19/11/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher A freezing night for the first visit of Horrors to Dublin in 8 years. Would they survive the recent […]
New Irish Music – Croíthe – A Brief Respite
New Irish Music – Croíthe – A Brief Respite by Killian Laher Croíthe are an Irish band from Dublin consisting of Caodán Connolly (vocals and guitar), Ben Byrne (guitar), David “DJ” Barron […]
Interview with Steve Gunn
Interview with Steve Gunn by Killian Laher No More Workhorse had a chat with Steve Gunn about releasing two albums in one year just before he went on tour: No More Workhorse: […]
The Drums – Mike Joyce – Book Review
The Drums – Mike Joyce – Book Review by Killian Laher The last surviving member of the Smiths to tell his story, Mike Joyce’s account of his upbringing and time with The […]
Protomartyr – Whelans – 15/11/25 – Live Review
Protomartyr – Whelans – 15/11/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher The second of two nights in Whelans, and the last night of the tour for Protomartyr, playing to commemorate the 10-year […]
Album of the Week – 14/11/25
Album of the Week – 14/11/25 This week sees new music from Nightmares on Wax (Echo45 Sound System), Sword II (Electric Hour), Blondshell (Another Picture) and BICEP (CHROMA 000). There are some […]
Cliffords – The Academy, Dublin – Live Review – 12/11/25
Cliffords – The Academy, Dublin – Live Review – 12/11/25 by Killian Laher Date – Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 Fresh from a fine support slot with Queens of the Stone Age a […]
Interview with Andrew Perer – Turn My Head Into Sound
Interview with Andrew Perer – Turn My Head Into Sound by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Andrew Perer around the release of his book Turn My Head Into Sound, […]
Upcoming Show: Oisin Leech with Steve Gunn
Upcoming Show: Oisin Leech with Steve Gunn Oisin Leech will be joined by American guitarist Steve Gunn as a very special guest at his Solstice Arts Show in Navan on Sunday, 30th […]
Album of the Week – 07/11/25
Album of the Week – 07/11/25 This week sees new releases from the likes of Westerman (A Jackal’s Wedding), Whitney (Small Talk) and the ever dependable Steve Gunn (Daylight Daylight). For our […]
Midlake – A Bridge To Far – Album Review
Midlake – A Bridge To Far – Album Review by Killian Laher Midlake’s sixth album arrives like a warm balm, just three years or so after For The Sake of Bethel Woods. […]
Interview – Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments – Part 2
Interview – Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments about the release of the new […]
Steve Gunn – Daylight Daylight – Album Review
Steve Gunn – Daylight Daylight – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the second album of the year from Steve Gunn, and his first collection of songs for four years. Very […]
Madama Butterfly – Irish National Opera – Review
Madama Butterfly – Irish National Opera – Review by Brian Merriman An Irish National Opera co-production with Scottish Opera. Duration 3 hours, including an interval Dates – November 2nd – 8th at […]
Album of the Week – 31/10/25
Album of the Week – 31/10/25 Yes, it’s spooky Friday, and we will deliver the scariest new sounds! Well, at least Florence + The Machine got in on the act with her […]
Interview – Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments – Part 1
Interview – Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with Peter Milton Walsh of The Apartments about the release of the new album. […]
Gilla Band – The Workmans Club – 26/10/25 – Live Review
Gilla Band – The Workmans Club, Dublin, Sunday 26th October – Live Review by Killian Laher A rare chance to see Gilla Band in a very small venue for the second of […]
The Magic Fountain – Wexford Festival Opera – Review
The Magic Fountain – Wexford Festival Opera – Review by Brian Merriman The Magic Fountain by Delius. Performances 19, 23, 25 and 31 October Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes plus 30-minute interval […]
Album of the Week – 24/10/25
Album of the Week – 24/10/25 New releases this week that caught the eye include Jim White (Inner Day) and Hannah Jadagu (Describe). New-ish releases include Cowboy Junkies (More Acoustic Junk) and Jesca […]
The Lemonheads – Love Chant – Album Review
The Lemonheads – Love Chant – Album Review by Killian Laher This is an album many thought would never exist! It’s an album of 11 original songs penned by Evan Dando along […]
Imaginational Anthem Vol. XIV: Ireland (curated by Cian Nugent) – Album Review
Imaginational Anthem Vol. XIV: Ireland (curated by Cian Nugent) – Album Review by Killian Laher For the latest compilation in this series for Tompkins Square, Cian Nugent has pulled together some great […]
Album of the Week – 17/10/25
Album of the Week – 17/10/25 There are new releases this week from bar italia (Some Like It Hot) and Tame Impala (Deadbeat). We also recommend listening to Makaya McCraven (Off the […]
Robert Forster – National Concert Hall – 15/10/25 – Live Review
Robert Forster – National Concert Hall – 15/10/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher Robert Forster & His Swedish Band – Venue – Main Stage Definitely one of the fanciest venues Robert […]
Deftones – private music – Album Review
Deftones – private music – Album Review by Killian Laher Deftones recently released their tenth album, private music (stylised in all lowercase), their first in nearly five years. Billed as a thinking […]
New Irish Music – The Sentimental Tourists – Living in Smoke Dreams
New Irish Music – The Sentimental Tourists – Living in Smoke Dreams by Killian Laher After the recent self-titled EP, it seems like Paul Page and Dave Long have got the bug […]
The Apartments – That’s What The Music Is For – Album Review
The Apartments – That’s What The Music Is For – Album Review by Killian Laher Albums from The Apartments don’t come around too often, and this is the seventh studio album from […]
Stay Human Collective Fundraiser – Whelans – 9/10/25 – Live Review
Stay Human Collective Fundraiser – Whelans – 9/10/25 – Live Review by Killian Laher A great night of music in Whelan’s in aid of the Stay Human Collective. The night began with […]
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