Album of the Week – 21/03/25 We declare this week a good one! Well, for new music at least, we’re not commenting on global politics which is a bit of a mess […]
Album of the Week – 21/03/25
Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) – Album Review
Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) – Album Review by Cathy Brown Michelle Zauner, the creative force behind Japanese Breakfast, has never been one to shy away from the […]
Live Music – Wardruna – 3Olympia, Dublin
Live Music: Wardruna – 3Olympia, Dublin – 23rd of March, 2025 Wardruna are possibly Norway’s answer to Lankum, in that they play a brand of intense, folk-inspired doom drone. Or maybe a […]
The Horrors – Night Life – Album Review
The Horrors – Night Life – Album Review By Killian Laher After a lengthy period of silence, the Horrors are now reemerging with their first album in 8 years, having lost a […]
Tindersticks – 3Olympia – Live Review – 15/03/25
Tindersticks – 3Olympia – Live Review – 15/03/25 by Killian Laher Tindersticks – Live at the 3Olympia, Dublin on Saturday 15th March 2025 A fairly swift return for Tindersticks to Dublin, less […]
Album of the Week – 14/03/25
Album of the Week – 14/03/25 For our album of the week this week, we’ve gone for an old friend in the form of Kristin Hersh and her band Throwing Muses. Their […]
In The Meadows 2025 – Lineup Extended
In The Meadows 2025 – Line Up Extended The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 – Saturday, June 7th – 2025 With the gig less than three months away, we’re getting almost the […]
New Music – Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – This Conversation is Missing your Voice
New Music – Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – This Conversation is Missing your Voice If you’re wondering who Mark Pritchard is, he’s an English Electronic artist/ producer, who has been releasing […]
Album of the Week – 07/03/25
Album of the Week – 07/03/25 This week sees new releases from the likes of Will Stratton (Points of Origin), Bob Mould (Here We Go Crazy) and Frog Eyes (The Open Up) […]
Western Skies Motel – Trails – Album Review
Western Skies Motel – Trails – Album Review by Killian Laher Western Skies Motel is the project of Danish musician René Gonzalez Schelbeck. He has created several instrumental, mood-setting cinematic tracks, and […]
Bob Mould – Here We Go Crazy – Album Review
Bob Mould – Here We Go Crazy – Album Review by Killian Laher This release is the first new album in five years from Bob Mould. It has been described by the […]
Album of the Week – 21/02/25
Album of the Week – 21/02/25 If you’re looking for new sounds, you’ve come to the right place! Some great new albums this week with the likes of Abdomen (Yes, I Don’t […]
Tim Hecker – Shards – Album Review
Tim Hecker – Shards – Album Review by Killian Laher Tim Hecker is one of the finest composers of ambient music. After multiple albums, he is releasing a collection of pieces written […]
The Murder Capital – Blindness – Album Review
The Murder Capital – Blindness – Album Review by Killian Laher The Murder Capital are back with their third album, and for those who enjoyed their first two, there’s plenty of angst […]
Album of the Week – 14/02/25
Album of the Week – 14/02/25 There’s a new album from The Delines, a band that includes the talents of Willy Vlautin who has been focusing more on novels in recent times. […]
Ryley Walker – Bello Bar – Live Review – 13/02/2025
Ryley Walker – Bello Bar, Dublin – Live Review – 13/02/2025 by Killian Laher A freezing night was the backdrop for Ryley Walker’s visit to Dublin. Walker is an interesting character. He […]
Cian Nugent/ David Murphy / Matthew Nolan & Guests – The Fumbally – Gig Review
Cian Nugent/ David Murphy / Matthew Nolan & Guests – The Fumbally – Gig Review by Killian Laher While the ‘big ticket’ show is becoming increasingly less accessible and affordable, there are […]
The Laughing Chimes – Whispers In The Speech Machine – Album Review
The Laughing Chimes – Whispers In The Speech Machine – Album Review by Killian Laher The Laughing Chimes are a band from Athens… not Athens, Greece, or even Athens, Georgia but Athens, […]
Adrian Crowley – Measure of Joy – Album Review
Adrian Crowley – Measure of Joy – Album Review by Killian Laher Adrian Crowley has carved out a niche for himself in a dark corner of the Irish music scene. This is […]
Bren Berry – In Hope Our Stars Align – Album Review
Bren Berry – In Hope Our Stars Align – Album Review by Killian Laher Thirty years or so after the heyday of Dublin band Revelino, Bren Berry is releasing his debut solo […]
Lloyd Cole – 3Olympia – Live Review
Lloyd Cole – 3Olympia – Live Review – 27/01/25 by Killian Laher 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Monday 27th January 2025 Lloyd Cole returned to Ireland for the last show in his ‘mini-tour’ […]
Mogwai – The Bad Fire – Album Review
Mogwai – The Bad Fire – Album Review by Killian Laher The first non-soundtrack Mogwai album in four years. At this stage, the band are now 30 years in and very much […]
Albums of 2025 – A Look Ahead
Albums of 2025 – A Look Ahead by Killian Laher 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year for new albums. First up will be the forthcoming Mogwai album, The Bad […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – John Hunter (Author)
A Year in Music – 2024 – John Hunter (Author) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’m doing well, I had a minor health scare […]
Joe Chester – Au Revoir Tristesse – Smock Alley – Live Review
Joe Chester – Au Revoir Tristesse – Smock Alley – Live Review by Killian Laher Joe Chester must be one of the busiest men in Irish music, playing guitar with A Lazarus […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – John Lambert (Chequerboard)
A Year in Music – 2024 – John Lambert (Chequerboard) How are you, what sort of year have you had? Good thanks, the first half was busy with music and the second […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Tim Blanchard (Author)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Tim Blanchard (Author) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I got my chance to speak to some legends […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Scott Morgan (loscil)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Scott Morgan (loscil) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’m OK. Strictly speaking of music, I’ve had a […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Paul Page
A Year in Music – 2024 – Paul Page by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I am good Killian, thanks. It’s been a good year […]
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