The Mission – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher The Mission – Live at the Button Factory, Dublin – 25/05/22 Followers of the so-called goth scene were out in force […]
The Mission – Button Factory – Live Review
Gary Numan –3Olympia – Gig Review
Gary Numan –3Olympia – Gig Review by Fran Winston Intruder Tour 2022 3Olympia Theatre, Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tuesday 24th May 2022 After much rescheduling of dates due to the pandemic, Gary […]
New Music – Say Sue Me 세이수미 – No Real Place
New Music – Say Sue Me 세이수미 – No Real Place There’s nothing particularly original about their sound, but they sure are a lot of fun. Korean band Say Sue Me has […]
Encantado – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Encantado – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Encantado by Lia Rodrigues at the Abbey Theatre – 20th —21st May At the start of this production, the stage is in total darkness. Slowly, […]
Album of the Week – 19/05/22
Album of the Week – 19/05/22 Where are the weeks going? It’s nearly June, so almost halfway through the year already! It’s another good week for new releases, although not quite as […]
E.P. of Co-Aklan – Cathal Coughlan – Review
E.P. of Co-Aklan – Cathal Coughlan – Review by Killian Laher Cathal Coughlan follows up last year’s Songs of Co-Aklan with an EP of songs recorded around the same time. It opens […]
loscil – The Sails p.2 – Album Review
loscil – The Sails p.2 – Album Review by Killian Laher Not only is ambient artist Scott Morgan prolific but he is also at the top of his game in terms of […]
New Music – Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II
New Music – Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II – (Kevin Sharkey Unrepentant Acid Mix) Cathal Coughlan follows up last year’s Songs of Co-Aklan album with […]
Whitesnake – 3Arena – Live Review
Whitesnake – 3Arena – Live Review by Fran Winston Whitesnake and Foreigner, with special guests Europe. 3Arena Dublin, 10th May 2022. Rock legends Whitesnake kicked off their farewell tour in Dublin’s 3Arena […]
The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention – Album Review
The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention – Album Review by Killian Laher The Smile is a project featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead along with jazz band Sons […]
Julia Jacklin – Album and Gig News
Julia Jacklin – Album and Gig News Some good news, with the return of Julia Jacklin to our world! She has just announced a triple spectacular of gig, album and single, as […]
Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone – Album Review
Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone – Album Review by Killian Laher James Graham of Twilight Sad and Aidan Moffat of Arab Strap are no strangers to collaborating with others, […]
Album of the Week – 06/05/22
Album of the Week – 06/05/22 There are so many good releases this week, that it’s actually quite hard to choose your favourite! Our old and dear friends !!! have released something […]
Tindersticks – National Concert Hall – Review
Tindersticks – NCH – Review Tindersticks at the National Concert Hall, Dublin “Any chance of a sad song?” yelled a bolshy member of the audience at Tindersticks’ first show in Ireland since […]
XOIOXO – ALYXIS – Live Collision – Review
XOIOXO – ALYXIS – Live Collision – Review As you enter the small space of the Cube in the Project Arts Centre, the performer is already on stage. There are no seats […]
Solas – Live Collision – Review
Solas – Live Collision – Review by Frank L. Performed by Maia Nunes Nunes’ statuesque presence fills the entire stage. This effect is achieved by Nunes standing in the centre of the […]
Viscera – Live Collision – Review
Viscera – Live Collision – Review by Frank L. Viscera created by Bhebhe&Davies Bhebhe&Davies is the collaborative practice of British-born South African performer and choreographer Nandi Bhebhe and Welsh artist Phoebe Davies. […]
Album of the Week – 29/04/22
Album of the Week – 29/04/22 This week sees the return of Frog Eyes! They broke up in 2018 and then announced their return a couple of months back! It’s fair to […]
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms – Album Review
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms – Album Review by Killian Laher If ever a band sounded like summer or optimism, it’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever. The Australian five-piece emerged six […]
Low – Vicar Street – Gig Review
Low – Vicar Street – Gig Review by Killian Laher A Review of Low at Vicar Street Dublin from the 26-04-22. Well, it’s fair to say gigs are well and truly back. […]
Protomartyr – Button Factory – Live Review
Protomartyr – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher Protomartyr – Apr 22, 2022 – Button Factory What a night. Protomartyr returned to Dublin after a 4-year absence and emerged triumphant. […]
Album of the Week – 22/04/22
Album of the Week – 22/04/22 A few really interesting new releases this week, including Pusha T which will excite many! There are also new releases from Marissa Nadler, Neko Case, Spiritualized, […]
Simple Minds – 3Arena – Review
Simple Minds – 3Arena – Review by Fran Winston 3Arena, Dublin April 17th 2022 Like all bands, Simple Minds have been off the road for the past couple of years and this […]
Fontaines DC – Skinty Fia – Album Review
Fontaines DC – Skinty Fia – Album Review by Killian Laher Arguably, the biggest Irish band in recent years, Fontaines D.C. return with their ‘difficult’ third album, or so the cliché goes anyway. […]
3rd Secret – 3rd Secret – Album Review
3rd Secret – 3rd Secret – Album Review by Killian Laher In this day and age, it’s rare to be taken by surprise by a release, but that’s exactly what’s happened with […]
Sparks – Vicar Street – Review
Sparks – Vicar Street – Review by Fran Winston Vicar Street Dublin, Sunday, April 10th Brothers Ron and Russell Mael, better known as Sparks, have had an enduring 50-year career filled with […]
Album of the Week – 08/04/22
Album of the Week – 08/04/22 You came in search of new sounds and that’s what we’ll deliver! There are new albums from Calexico (El Mirador), Father John Misty (Chloë and the […]
All Together Now – Festival Preview
All Together Now – Festival Preview 29 July – 31 July 2022 Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford For those that missed out on the tickets for Electric Picnic, through choice or slow reaction […]
Album of the Week – 1/04/22
Album of the Week – 1/04/22 There are new albums this week from Confidence Man (Tilt), Daniel Johns (FutureNever) and Plastikman & Chilly Gonzales (Consumed in Key). There’s even a new EP […]
No More Workhorse 