Peter Broderick – Grunewald – Review by Killian Laher The remarkably prolific Peter Broderick continues an almost manic release schedule with this short EP, recorded in one day in Grunewald, Berlin. For […]
Peter Broderick – Grunewald – Review
A Year in Music – Paul Page (Whipping Boy)
A Year in Music – Interview with Paul Page by Killian Laher We had the chance to talk to Paul Page (ex-Whipping Boy/betweenthebars blog) about the music of 2016. You can see […]
Nine Inch Nails – Not The Actual Events – Review
Nine Inch Nails – Not The Actual Events – Review by Killian Laher Trent Reznor promised new Nine Inch Nails music in 2016 and has delivered this EP in the nick of […]
A Year in Music – Jarlath Canning (Swords)
We talked to Jarlath Canning of Irish band Swords about 2016. You can see the results below. You can hear Tidal Wave by Swords on Spotify or Itunes. What music grabbed you […]
My Favourite Records of 2016 – Andrew Darley
My Favourite Records of 2016 by Andrew Darley This year, more than any other year I found myself uttering “The weeks are flying by” or asking “Where is the year going?”. Weeks […]
A Year in Music – Danny Venzin (Nite Fields)
We had the chance to ask Danny Venzin (Nite Fields) about his year in Music. You can see the results below. What music grabbed you in the last year, can be new […]
A Year in Music – Martin Donnelly (The Savings and Loan)
A Year in Music – Interview with Martin Donnelly by Killian Laher We had the chance to talk to Martin Donnelly of The Savings and Loan about 2016. You can see the […]
Dublin Event Guide (26-12-16 – 1-1-17)
Ok, so there’s not a lot on, but there’s a few scraps if you’re interested in doing something cultural over the Christmas. The main event in town is the Dublin NYF Festival, […]
A Year in Music – Dee Reddy
A Year in Music – Interview with Dee Reddy by Killian Laher We had the chance to ask Dee Reddy (DJ with the sadly departed TXFM) on her thoughts on 2016. You […]
Best Albums of 2016 – Peter McNally
Top Ten Albums of 2016 – Peter McNally Peter McNally is a man of taste, refinement and subtle insight! In case you don’t know, he’s reviewed a number of albums and gigs […]
Dakota Suite & Quentin Sirjacq – Wintersong – Album Review
Dakota Suite & Quentin Sirjacq – Wintersong – Album Review by Killian Laher Dakota Suite have had quite a journey over the last 20 years and numerous albums. From their beginnings playing […]
A Year in Music – Josh Haden
We had the chance to ask Josh Haden of Spain about 2016. You can see the results below. Find out more about Spain here. What music grabbed you in the last year, […]
New Music – The Flight – Sarah
The Flight are a band comprised of two music producers, Alexis Smith and Joe Henson. They are both well known as producers having worked with a variety of high calibre artists. This […]
Dublin Event Guide (19-12-16 – 25-12-16)
Guess who is in town this week? Guess what the main event in Dublin is? Yes, that’s right, it’s Santa! Ok, so it’s a slow week for most things, but there is […]
Best Albums of 2016 – Killian Laher
Our intrepid reviewer Killian Laher takes a look back at the best albums of 2016:
New Music – Sundays & Cybele – Brujo
New Music – Sundays & Cybele – Brujo So funky, you just want to go back to the start as soon as you’ve finished listening to it! They come all the way […]
Low: A Christmas Performance – Christchurch – Gig Review – 13-12-16
Low: A Christmas Performance, Christchurch, Dublin – 13-12-16 – Gig Review by Killian Laher Tickets sold out weeks ago for a rare chance to hear Low perform their Christmas album in a […]
Seti The First – The Wolves of Summerland – Album Review
Seti The First – The Wolves of Summerland – Album Review by Killian Laher Seti the First are an instrumental duo Kevin Murphy and Thomas Haugh who released a charming debut album, […]
Damien Jurado + Richard Swift – Other People’s Songs, Volume 1 – Album Review
Damien Jurado + Richard Swift – Other People’s Songs, Volume 1 – Album Review by Killian Laher Damien Jurado and Richard Swift have teamed up to release this rather short album of […]
Neil Young – Peace Trail – Album Review
Neil Young – Peace Trail – Album Review by Killian Laher After 37+ albums and at the age of 71 you have to wonder, where does Neil Young get his motivation? If […]
Dublin Event Guide (12-12-16 – 18-12-16)
A couple of big openings with the world premiere of Big the Musical in the Bord Gais Theatre! There’s also Anna Karenina at the Abbey, both of which are quite exciting! There’s […]
New Music – Morning Veils – Her Kind
While carrying out extensive research (ahem) for our Best Irish Albums of 2016, I stumbled upon this album. It was released on the 30th December 2015, so technically not eligible! They obviously […]
Western Skies Motel – Settlers – Album Review
Western Skies Motel – Settlers – Album Review by Killian Laher Danish instrumental band Western Skies Motel released Settlers a short while back. The look and feel of the album is very […]
Interview with NO ENCORE Podcast Team
We got the chance to talk to the NO ENCORE team about their musical education, how the Podcast came to be and of course, Kanye West. You can see the results below… […]
Wilco – Schmilco – Album Review
Wilco – Schmilco – Album Review by Killian Laher Wilco have mutated from an alt-country-derived outfit to a far less predictable proposition, with a career that stretches over 20 years encompassing several […]
New Irish Music – Naoise Roo – Whore
New Irish Music – Naoise Roo – Whore This is the new single from Dublin based singer Naoise Roo, which is taken form her 2015 album ‘Lilith’. Whore is a short burst […]
Dublin Event Guide (5-12-16 – 11-12-16)
There’s a film festival in town this week, with IFI & Kinopolis: 9th Polish Film Festival (8th to the 11th Dec) with the best new work from Poland. There’s a few new […]
Glasshouse Perform Ólafur Arnalds – Pepper Canister Church – 1-12-16 – Gig Review
Glasshouse Perform Ólafur Arnalds – “…And They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness” – Pepper Canister Church – 1-12-16 – Gig Review by Frank L. “…and they have escaped the weight of […]
Agnes Obel – Vicar Street – Gig Review – 01-12-16
Agnes Obel – Vicar Street – Gig Review – 01-12-16 Danish singer Agnes Obel has recently released her third studio album ‘Citizen of Glass’. It is a complex and subtle album, with […]
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