This is the first in an incredibly short run of odd ball presents we’ve come up (if you think of any more, let us know!). This is a thing, it’s a, well, […]
Odd Christmas Gifts – Zoots the Kalimba Recorder
Busker Diaries #2 – Documentary Film
You may remember a while back we featured the first Busker Diary, which is a series of short films aimed at showing why people take to the streets to perform music. The […]
Ensemble Ériu – Ensemble Ériu – Album Review
Ensemble Ériu are a septet that play traditional Irish music with a subtle twist. They say themselves, the music they perform is “rooted in the styles of West and North County Clare” […]
Jennie Abrahamson – The War – Supports Peter Gabriel at 3 Arena
If you are going to Peter Gabriel tonight, make sure you get there early to see support act Jennie Abrahamson. She is also filling in for Kate Bush on ‘Don’t Give Up’ […]
New Music – Draag – Lavender Hole
This one has that nice heavy guitar sound that you associate with bands of the mid 90’s. Something of a throw back, but in a good way! See what you think below. […]
Godseepd You! Black Emperor – 18-04-14 – Vicar Street
Did I ever tell you about the time I saw Godspeed You! Black Emperor three times in three days? Possibly a story for another day. One of my personal favourite bands for […]
Two Gallants – We Are Undone – Workman’s Club – 19-02-14
Two Gallants have chosen today to announce their new album which will be released on the 30th of January and also a date in the Workman’s club on February 19th. Is it […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Stars – Opium Rooms – 10-01-15
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Stars at the Opium Rooms (Note Venue Change!) on the 10th of Janary. To be in with a chance of […]
A Winged Victory for the Sullen – Pavilion Theatre – 10-02-15
Something excited for fans of the Messrs O’Halloran and Wiltzie. We reviewed their latest album here, and it’s quite lovely. They’re surprisingly good live, so get along to the Pavilion if you […]
The Barr Brothers – Sleeping Operator – Album Review
The Barr Brothers are a four piece and sadly not all brothers. Despite this poor start, the music they create can be quite lovely! There are two brothers amongst the group, with […]
New Music: The Districts – Academy 2 – 2-05-14
Something to wake you up on a lazy Tuesday lunchtime! The Districts are from Pennsylvania and will release a new album in February of next year. You can see them in Dublin […]
New Music – Wyvern Lingo – Snow
Wyvern Lingo are a three piece from Wicklow who have just released a lovely stop motion video which can be found below. The song is a dreamy acoustic number with a variety […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Trio con Brio Copenhagen – Smock Alley – 10-12-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Trio con Brio Copenhagen and actor Barry McGovern at Smock Alley Theatre on Wednesday the 10th of December. To be […]
New Music – Will Butler – Policy
Will Butler has moved out of the shadow of big brother Win. Will is a member of Arcade Fire and has just announced he will be realising a solo album. This is […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Woman’s Hour – Workman’s Club – 29-11-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Woman’s Hour at the Workman’s Club on Friday the 29th of November. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
New Music: Alex Burey – Inside World
One of my most hated things is when I hear about someone who is really talented and also way, way younger than me, and Alex Burey certainly fits that mould! At the […]
Listen at Lilliput – 30-11-14
With the next Listen at Lilliput only five days away, it was high time to give you a listen to the runners and riders. This one could be a bit special, with […]
A Place to Bury Strangers – Workman’s Club – 31-03-15
A gig to mark in your calender for early next year, with ‘A Place to Bury Strangers‘ returning to our shores for a night in the Workman’s Club in early March. Their […]
Trashcan Sinatras – Pledge Music Campaign
The Trashcan Sinatras are about to make music again with your help! The Trashcans are one of the most underrated bands from the last twenty years. Their live shows are the stuff […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Lily and Madeleine – Sugar Club – 1-12-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Lily and Madeleine at the Sugar Club on Monday the 1st of December. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
New Music – Kim Deal – Biker Gone
Kim Deal has released some fantastic music this year, which will not feature in any of the end of the year polls, as it’s not on an album! She continues her series […]
I Draw Slow – Whelan’s – 10-12-14
A good band, a good cause, what’s not to like? I Draw Slow have taken over Whelan’s on Wednesday the 10th of December and it’s all in aid of MIRT Ireland. MIRT […]
Interview with B. Dolan – Speech Development Tour
Dolittle brings us the Speech Development Tour featuring B Dolan, warrenpeace and Scroobius Pip. Headlined by the UK & Ireland return of B Dolan (with live band for the first time on […]
Rhythm Method – Bello Bar – 20-11-14
I’ve been listening to ‘By the Bye’ by the Rhythm Method for the last couple of weeks and it is filled with some choice jazz licks. You have a chance to see […]
New Music – Sarob – High Noon
Some hip hop to start your Friday in the right way. This is Robert Tate, a young rapper from Ohio. You can hear his new single ‘High Noon’ and also read the […]
New Music – Peaking Lights Remix Jape – Hearts Desire
It’s a wet Thursday lunchtime and I for one am in need of something to cheer me up! What better than a bouncing Jape track ‘The Hearts Desire’ remixed by Peaking Lights. […]
Yule – Newmarket Co-op – 6-12-14
The wonderful Young Hearts have just announced details of their Christmas gig, and it sounds like it could be a humdinger! It takes place on the 6th of December (Saturday) and is […]
Revisited: Beck – Sea Change
Sometimes you need a record that soothes the head. These can be hard to find. I’m thinking perhaps a Nick Drake record for example. But there is one that for me had […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Speech Development Tour – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
This is a gig we’d thoroughly recommend! Not to be missed for a night of hip-hop of the highest calibre. We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for […]
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