Did I mention 2016 is sizing up nicely for gigs? If not, I should have already! There’s some gems around the smaller venues in Dublin and you can add another to the […]
This Is Kit – Upstairs in Whelans – 8-4-16
Dublin Event Guide (11-1-16 – 17-1-16)
The First Fortnight Festival is nearing it’s end, but there’s more than few things to take its place! Room is the main event in the land of movies, with Lenny Abrahamson doing […]
David Bowie – ★ – Album Review
David Bowie – ★ – Album Review by Killian Laher Once again, just when you have finally written off David Bowie, he proves he cannot be ignored. This album represents a move […]
Music in 2016: A Personal Crystal Ball
Music in 2016: A Personal Crystal Ball… or Hopes and Dreams of a Music Obsessive by Killian Laher It’s the time of year when writers like to look forward to 2016, a […]
Dublin Event Guide (4-1-16 – 10-1-16)
The First Fortnight Festival is the main attraction, and thank God for it, as it would be pretty dull out there otherwise! There is quite a bit of new work at the […]
A Year In Music – Martin Donnelly (The Savings and Loan)
Killian Laher asked Martin Donnelly (The Savings and Loan) for his thoughts on music this year. You can read the results below. Tell me about some of the music you enjoyed most […]
Top 20 Albums of 2015 – M Quinn
Best Music of 2015 – by M. Quinn The last day of 2015 and the last music list (ok, there might be a few more stragglers). 2015 was another enjoyable year and […]
Fraser McGowan (Caught In The Wake Forever) – A Year in Music
Killian Laher asked Fraser McGowan (Caught In The Wake Forever) about his year in music. You can see the results below… Tell me about some of the music you enjoyed most in […]
Dublin Event Guide (28-12-15 – 3-1-16)
The big event this week is definitely the New Year Festival which is a great idea, considering how little is on otherwise! It’s a three day festival from the 30th to the […]
New Pope – Youth LP – Album Review
New Pope – Youth LP – Album Review by Killian Laher Galwayman David Boland records under the name New Pope, and this is his debut album. It opens with the rolling guitar […]
The Drays – Look Away Down Collins Avenue – Album Review
The Drays – Look Away Down Collins Avenue – Album Review by Killian Laher Legendary Dublin musician Stephen Ryan released an album with his latest band The Drays in 2015. For the […]
Chris Hooson (Dakota Suite) – A Year in Music
We asked Chris Hooson (Dakota Suite) about the music he has been listening to this year. You can see the results below… My highlights and stuff I was listening to, not […]
NYF Dublin – Spoken Word Festival Details
Details have just dropped of the Spoken Word Festival at this year’s NYF, Dublin. There are a few treats in store, with Poets v Rappers and Soundings Holy Trinity (with Dylan Haskins, […]
Lloyd Cole – A Year in Music
We asked Lloyd Cole for his thoughts on a year in music. You can see the results below… Tell me about some of the music you enjoyed most in 2015, can […]
The Hedge Schools – At The End Of A Winding Day – Album Review
The Hedge Schools – At The End Of A Winding Day – Album Review by Killian Laher One of the finer albums released this year was At The End Of A Winding […]
EL VY – Vicar Street – 13-12-15 – Live Review
EL VY – Vicar Street – 13-12-15 – Gig Review EL VY’s existence as a band was announced in August of this year, comprising of Matt Berninger, vocalist and lyricist of The […]
Paul Page (Whipping Boy) – A Year in Music
Paul Page (Between The Bars blog, ex-Whipping Boy) Tell me about some of the music you enjoyed most in 2015, can be new or old. So many great new records in 2015, […]
The Dead – Project Arts Centre – Review
The Dead – Project Arts Centre – Review by Frank L. An Opera based on the story by James Joyce Composer Ellen Cranitch Dates: 9 – 12 December Matinee: 12 December 3.00pm […]
Ane Brun – Vicar Street – Live Review
Ane Brun – Vicar Street – Live Review by Andrew Darley There was an upbeat mood in Dublin’s Vicar Street as Ane Brun marked the final night of her Directions tour. Backed […]
Glen Austin and the RTE Contempo Quartet – Concert Review
Glen Austin and the RTE Contempo Quartet – Concert Review by Fran Winston The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoighre, Co Dublin Saturday 5th December 2015 They say you can tell a good song […]
Top 10 Albums of 2015 – Andrew Darley
Andrew Darley – 10 Albums of 2015 10. Steve Hauschildt – Where All Is Fled On Steve Hauschildt’s newest album, he carves out graceful and melancholic soundscapes. With moods and textures which […]
Scott Weiland – An Appreciation – 1967 – 2015
Scott Weiland – An Appreciation – 1967 – 2015 – by Killian Laher We were saddened to hear about the death of ex-Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland. From their early days in […]
Dublin Event Guide (7-12-15 – 13-12-15)
Happy Christmas to all. Ho, ho, ho… Despite the fact that most people are dashing between Christmas parties and shopping, there is a surprisingly large amount of things on in Dublin this […]
RM Hubbert – A Year in Music
We had the chance to interview RM Hubbert and get his thoughts on a year in Music. You can see the results below… Tell me about some of the music you enjoyed […]
Win Tickets to Karen Underwood – Dalkey Church – 5-12-15
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner to Karen Underwood in Dalkey Church on Saturday 5th December. To win the tickets, just tell us the answer to the […]
Top 10 Albums of 2015 – Killian Laher
In our first list of the year, Killian Laher shares his thoughts on a year in music! 10. Juliana Hatfield Three – Whatever, My Love The return of the JH3 was […]
Chelsea Wolfe – Live Review – Button Factory – 25-11-15
Chelsea Wolfe – Live Review – at the Button Factory, Dublin by Killian Laher From what I can make out, Chelsea Wolfe is a bit like Blondie, i.e. the name can refer […]
Win Tickets to Ane Brun – Vicar Street – 7-12-15
We have two of tickets to give away to one lucky winner to Ane Brun at Vicar Street on December 7th. To win the tickets, just tell us the name of Ane’s […]
Dublin Event Guide (23-11-15 – 29-11-15)
They’ve finally found someplace big enough for Bono’s ego, so he’s spending most of the week in the 3 Arena! He should just about squeeze in there. Otherwise there’s the Lord of […]
No More Workhorse 