Dylan Tighe has just released a delux version of his album ‘Record’ which includes a number of live songs recorded from the launch night in the Grand Social, a night we reviewed […]
New Music – Dylan Tighe – The Ghost
Soulsavers – Kubrick – Album Review
Soulsavers – Kubrick – Album Review by Killian Laher Just a month on from their collaboration with Dave Gahan, Soulsavers return with a ‘solo’ album. An unashamed homage to Stanley Kubrick, the […]
Win Tickets to Benjamin Beilman – Freemasons’ Hall – 13-12-15
We have three pairs (3×2) of tickets to give away to three lucky winners to Benjamin Beilman on Sunday 13th December. To win the tickets, just tell us how old Benjamin is today […]
Fragile Balance – Candlelight Sessions – Album Review
Fragile Balance – Candlelight Sessions – Album Review by Killian Laher Fragile Balance are two guitarists from Texas. Their third album, Candlelight Sessions was recorded live in a studio, and consists of […]
New Music – Oliver Cole – Unitarian Church – 18-12-15
Oliver Cole released his second album ‘Year of the Bird’ in July of this year, and now you have the chance to see him play it live in the Unitarian Church next […]
Dublin Event Guide (16-11-15 – 22-11-15)
Some good gigs this week with Keith Jarrett, In Dreams – David Lynch Revisisted, Paul Weller, Ducktails, Mercury Rev and Titus Andronicus. There’s also the Strut festival at the Peacock. There’s also […]
The Unlucky Cabin Boy – Civic Theatre – Review
The Unlucky Cabin Boy – Civic Theatre – Review The Unlucky Cabin Boy tells the story of Patrick O’Brien, a young man living in Limerick in 1835. He lived along with his […]
Win Tickets to Ibrahim Electric – Strut – Peacock Theatre – 18th November 2015
We have a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner to Ibrahim Electric at Strut at the Peacock Theatre on Wednesday 18th November. To win the tickets, just tell […]
John Grant – Vicar Street – Live Review – 09-11-15
John Grant – Vicar Street – Live Review – 09-11-15 We are the Greatest Mother Fuckers, according to John Grant at least, or so he told us on numerous occasions last night. […]
Metropolis – RDS – Live Review – 8/11/15
Metropolis – RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 – Review by Frances Winston – Sunday 8th November 2015 A trip beyond the pale meant that I was unable to attend this event on the […]
METZ – Whelans – Live Review
METZ – Whelans, Dublin, 6th November 2015 – Review by Killian Laher Maybe it was the time of year. Or the murky weather. Or the absence of ‘SOLD OUT’ signs at Whelans. […]
Dublin Event Guide (9-11-15 – 15-11-15)
We survived Metropolis, but there are even more festivals this week, with the Dublin Book Festival kicking off. There’s also a mass of new plays with the Forgotten, Beowulf, The Unlucky Cabin […]
Metropolis – RDS – Live Review – 7/11/15
Metropolis – 7/11/15 -Live Review This is the dawning of a new age, the winter festival! Yes, Metropolis is the first to venture into the sleepy pre-Christmas months, and I think it […]
Hot Chip – Metropolis Festival – RDS – Review
Hot Chip – Metropolis – 7-11-15 – Review Looking slightly like they just stayed on from the web summit after the release of their new killer app, Hot Chip took to the […]
Moving Forward: An Interview with Riot Tapes
Moving Forward: An Interview with Riot Tapes Since becoming as a band in 2009, Riot Tapes are now ready to release their debut record. The Dublin group (consisting of Elaine Doyle, Chris […]
Martin Courtney – Many Moons – Album Review
Martin Courtney – Many Moons – Album Review by Killian Laher Martin Courtney, main man from pleasant power poppers Real Estate has just released his debut solo album. The mood is relaxed […]
Metropolis Stage Times
Guess what? It’s the Metropolis Stage Times! So, checking for nasty clashes and tough choices. Hmm. Jamie XX or Chic on Sunday… ouch! See what you think below…
New Music – Pugwash – Play Intimately (As If Among Friends)
Pugwash return with what is being billed as their first internationally released studio album. This is actually their sixth album, dating back to the 1999 release ‘Almond Tree’, to say nothing of […]
Killing Joke by Frank Jenkinson – Preview
KILLING JOKE by Frank Jenkinson The Killing Joke are one of the most important bands of the early 80s and are seen as a key influence on many modern Industrial rock bands. […]
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers – Angels & Ghosts – Album Review
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers – Angels & Ghosts – Album Review by Killian Laher Having collaborated in 2012, electronica duo Soulsavers and Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan return for a second helping. […]
Interlude – RHA – Live Review – 25-10-15
Interlude – RHA – Live Review – 25-10-15 It was very early in the night that I realised Interlude was not like other festivals. Gone are the portaloos and mile long queue […]
Tallest Man on Earth – Vicar Street – Live Review – 21-10-15
The last time I saw Kristian Matsson live was in Whelans, in June 2010. He was a relatively unknown folk singer playing a small venue. You see a lot of such folk […]
Ezra Furman – Academy – 20-10-15 – Live Review
Ezra Furman – Academy – Live Review – 20-10-15 Due to phenomenal demand Ezra Furman was moved to the Academy from the original venue of Whelans, or so the blurb says. He […]
Yo La Tengo – National Concert Hall – 15-10-15 – Live Review
Yo La Tengo – National Concert Hall, Dublin – Live Review by Killian Laher – 15-10-15 The plush National Concert Hall was the venue for Yo La Tengo’s visit to Dublin. Often […]
Cheatahs – Mythologies – Album Review
Cheatahs – Mythologies – Album Review by Killian Laher Cheatahs’ debut album, released last year, was a thrilling distillation of what can only be described as ‘shoegaze’. Not very distinctive or original […]
Finding Freedom: An Interview with Ane Brun
Finding Freedom: An Interview with Ane Brun Ane Brun stands ambiguously in the cover art of her new record, When I’m Free. Framed like a film scene, backed by colourful neon signs, […]
Free Gig – Anderson and The Hot Sprockets – Meeting House Square – 17-10-15 – Dublin2020
Fancy a free gig this weekend? As the Dublin2020 bid book is just about to be handed over, they’ve decided to have a bit of a party to celebrate! It’s a first […]
We Deserve This – Pacific – Album Review
We Deserve This – Pacific – Album Review by Killian Laher We Deserve This is the brainchild of Jan-Dirk Platek. On his latest album, he introduces us to a set of post-rock […]
Dublin Event Guide (12-10-15 – 18-10-15)
The Dublin Theatre Festival has finally left us, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief. The fear of missing out on the best thing in town is now gone and […]
No More Workhorse 