Somewhere in my head, Mogwai are still a new band, but I guess the fact that they’re playing a 20th anniversary show fairly knocks that one on the head! They are playing […]
Mogwai – Olympia – 18-06-15
Sufjan Stevens – Carrie & Lowell – Album Review
Described many times as his most intimate album to date, Carrie & Lowell is named after his mother and step father. Sufjan was raised by his father Rasjid and stepmother and he […]
Things To Do In Dublin (23-03-15 – 29-03-15)
JDIFF is still the big event in town this week, with some A list actors gracing these shores for talks and interviews. After a quiet week in the Theatre world, there’s a […]
Giant³ Sand – Whelan’s – 8-09-15
For a Rock and Roll band to last 30 years, they must be doing something right! Giant Sand have had many line ups, and in truth, the present one is little more […]
12 Points Jam Sessions – Free Gigs – 16th – 18th April
More free music from the wonderful people behind the 12 Points Festival. This time out, it’s a series of Showcases and Jam sessions upstairs in Sweeney’s bar on 16th to 18th of […]
Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear – Album Review
Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear – Album Review Father John Misty really didn’t make sense to me. He released the 2012 album Fear Fun, to little acclaim or excitement. […]
Basciville EP Launch – Friday 27th March – Pepper Canister Church
In their own words, “Soul and Blues singer with a touch of Folk. Stretching from the aching howl of Chicago to the flowing folk hum of Wexford”. That sounds good to us […]
Salmon Leap Festival – 29th – 31st May – Leixlip
Looking for a new festival? Bored by the Picnic? Too broke for Forbidden Fruit? This festival is lacking in the big names, but still sounds a lot of fun with Damian Dempsey, […]
Things To Do In Dublin (16-03-15 – 22-03-15)
St. Patrick’s Day Festival runs until Tuesday with a huge amount of evnets around the city, and a lot of them free! Check out the full line up here. There’s Music in […]
New Music – Colin Stetson & Sarah Neufeld – Twisted Pepper – 11-04-15
Yep, this could be a fun one! Two people that attack their instruments like vicious animals, Colin and Sarah could be great on stage together. They’re here supporting their new album, a […]
The Charlatans – Academy – 1-05-15
I would be one of those that argue that the Charlatans have at least as good a back catalogue as the Stone Roses. I guess it never hurts to create an air […]
Body and Soul 2015 – Line Up Announced
Possibly our favorite Irish festival is back, and as usual, their line up is just about the best I’ve seen so far. It lacks the big names, but to be honest, I […]
Outdoor Gigs In Dublin – Iveagh Gardens and Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The summer outdoor gigs are starting to take shape, with the majority of them announced at this stage. We thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the […]
Ane Brun – New Single and Irish Date – 7-12-15
Ok, so it’s only March, and the gig in Vicar street is the best part of 9 months away, but it’s still something to look forward to, right? Think of it in […]
Hail the Ghost – Forsaken – Album Review
Album Review: Hail the Ghost – Forsaken by Killian Laher Irish three piece Hail the Ghost have just released their debut album. The brainchild of singer Kieran O’Reilly (fresh from a stint […]
Things To Do In Dublin (9-03-15 – 15-03-15)
St. Patrick’s Day Festival kicks off this week, and runs form the 14th to the 17th of March. There’s lots of cool events on around the city and a lot of them […]
Ryan Adams – The Olympia – 05-03-15 – Concert Review
Ryan Adams – The Olympia – 05-03-15 – Concert Review by Killian Laher Where to start with the weird and wonderful Ryan Adams? Adams has been entertaining and infuriating in equal measures […]
Music town & 12 Points Festival – Free Gig – Alarmist-OKO-Redivider
A fabulous free gig on a Friday! Get clicking below, as these tickets won’t last long. It’s all to help advertise Music Town and the 12 Points Festival, so get them while […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Pianist Joanna MacGregor –
We have two tickets to give away to three lucky winners (3 x 2) for Joanna MacGregor at the The Pillar Room, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin 1 on Friday 20 March. To be […]
New Music – Sam Pinkerton – A Story in Parts
Something dreamy for a time I should probably be asleep! Sam Pinkerto has just released a new EP, A Story in Parts. It wafts and soothes, with her lovely voice, guitar and […]
King Creosote – The Button Factory – 19-05-15
Some good news on a Wednesday lunchtime, with Scottish hero King Creosote visiting these shores for one night only, that being the 19th of May. It’s a Tuesday night, which isn’t ideal […]
Swervedriver – I Wasn’t Born To Lose You – Album Review
Album Review: Swervedriver – I Wasn’t Born To Lose You – released 2nd March – Review by Killian Laher All your nineties chancer bands are, one by one, returning with a vengeance. Swervedriver […]
The Gloaming – NCH – 1-3-15 – Review
The Gloaming – National Concert Hall – 1-03-15 – Review When the Gloaming took to the stage at five past eight, I’m sure they took a few by surprise. There was certainly […]
Things To Do In Dublin (2-03-15 – 8-03-15)
There’s a new festival this week with the Five Lamps kicking off on March 4th and running until the 14th. There’s also some fine new additions in the world of theatre, with […]
New Music – Annie Wolf – Accomplice
Annie Graham is a Wicklow who formed Annie Wolf in 2014. Their new single ‘Accomplice’ is a swirling guitar track with is refreshingly raw. Enjoy it below. In late 2014, Annie (Graham) […]
Portraits of a time in Bohemia – Lillie’s Bordello – Review
Portraits of a time in Bohemia – Written and Sung by Christof van der Berg – Review by Frank L. Bohemia is not the place in Europe famous for glass but that […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Ériu – IMMA – 16th March
ÉRIU– A Celebration of an Age-Old Tradition, Body&Soul Style. The Eve of St Patrick’s Day, 16th MARCH, 2015. – Irish Museum of Modern Art, DUBLIN We have two tickets to give away […]
Duke Garwood – Heavy Love – Album Review
Duke Garwood – Heavy Love – Album Review by Killian Laher Blues guitarist Duke Garwood has achieved recent acclaim through his work with Mark Lanegan, so it is perhaps opportune that he […]
The Tallest Man on Earth – Vicar Street – Oct 21st
Ok, October seems a long way away at this point, but still something to look forward to. The Tallest Man on Earth has long been a favourite of this site, so we’re […]
No More Workhorse 