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 […]
Album of the Week – 21/02/25
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 […]
A Year in Music – 2024 -Oisin Leech
A Year in Music – 2024 -Oisin Leech by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’m well thanks – hope you’re keeping well too. It’s been […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Jamie Cameron (The Last Dinosaur)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Jamie Cameron (The Last Dinosaur) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? A hell of a year; I moved […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – RM Hubbert
A Year in Music – 2024 – RM Hubbert by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’ve had better! I’ve spent most of the year dealing […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Paul McDermott (To Here Knows When Podcast) by Killian Laher What are the albums you enjoyed most this year? Three of my favourite albums this […]
Top Ten Albums of 2024 – Cathy Brown
Top Ten Albums of 2024 – Cathy Brown Our regular Music/ Theatre writer Cathy Brown takes us through her favourite albums of the year. 10. Lemons, Limes and Orchids – Joan As […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Jacob Ware (Rapt)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Jacob Ware (Rapt) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? Few twists and turns but life has been kind […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Karl Whitney (Author)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Karl Whitney (Author) by Killian Laher Karl is the author of “Hit Factories: A Journey Through the Industrial Cities of British Pop”, a personal exploration of […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Aoife Wolf
A Year in Music – 2024 – Aoife Wolf How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’m good, currently in the studio with Julie (McLarnon: Analogue Catalogue)! I’ve had […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Pat Barrett (Arrivalists)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Pat Barrett (Arrivalists) by Killian Laher How are you, what sort of year have you had? I’m good thanks, I’ve had a quiet year creatively, […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Zoe Howe (Author)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Zoe Howe (Author) by Killian Laher Photo Credit – Ian Treherne How are you, what sort of year have you had? Overall I’ve had a […]
A Year in Music – 2024 – Brian Brannigan (A Lazarus Soul)
A Year in Music – 2024 – Brian Brannigan (A Lazarus Soul) by Killian Laher Brian Solo Image – Photographer Credit – Anthony Mulcahy Group Photo – Photographer Credit – Kieran Frost […]
No More Workhorse 