From the opening notes of the new album, you know there has been no radical departure in sound. The first song, I Decline is a simple piano track, showcasing the quality of […]
Perfume Genius – Too Bright – Album Review
Free Event – Fourteenth Visit – Tiger Dublin Fringe – 20-09-14
The Tiger Dublin Fringe festival finishes today, and it has been pretty amazing, I have to say. This performance is one of the final events and will contain dance and music, and […]
Blog Awards Finalist – Best Music/ Arts & Culture Blog
We’re all pretty much exhausted here, with the Fringe Festival coming to an end this weekend, but we’re greeted with the exciting news that we’ve been nominated for Best Blog in two […]
Busker Diaries – Documentary Film
This is a short series of documentaries about the humble art of busking that deserves a mention. The first one features a young lady from Galway by the name of Katie O’Connor. […]
Rian Unplugged – Irish Tour
Rian Unplugged takes to the roads of Ireland, making it from Meath, Laois, Clare, Donegal, Mayo, Longford, Sligo and Leitrim! The people of Dublin can’t complain as they had their chance, as […]
Guilfoyle-Nielsen Trio & PHISQA – Whelans – 22-09-14
This is the last in IMC’s Monday nights at Whelans, and we’re sad to see them go. They’re not going out with a whimper though, as they have Guilfoyle-Nielsen Trio & […]
Ticket Competition – James Yorkston – Workman’s Club – 20-09-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winners for James Yorkston + Guests at the Workman’s Club this Saturday (September 20th). To be in with a chance of winning, […]
RM Hubbert Interview – Part 2
In the second part of the interview, I asked Hubby about the Glasgow DIY scene and the gigs in the Kazoo club. He helped Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) organise the now famous […]
Interview with Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses
We were delighted to have the chance to interview Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses. I’ve been listening to Kristin’s music for over twenty years, and Throwing Music were right alongside Pixies as […]
Things to do in Dublin (15-09-14 – 21-09-14)
It’s the last week of the Tiger Dublin Fringe! If you haven’t gone to anything, you’ve been missing out! Culture Night is also this Friday the 19th of Sept. There’s events all […]
RM Hubbert on Thirteen Lost and Found – Interview Part 1
We had the chance to interview RM Hubbert (or Hubby as he is known). Hubby won the Scottish Album of the year 2013 for his album ‘Thirteen Lost and Found’ which is […]
Peter Broderick – Colours Of The Night – 20th Oct – Workman’s Club
A new EP and a trip to the Workman’s Club? It’s all a bit exciting. If you haven’t seen Peter live, then he comes heavily recommended. See what you think of the […]
At Sea – New Theatre – Tiger Dublin Fringe Review
At Sea – New Theatre – Tiger Dublin Fringe Review – Review by Helen O’Leary This play performed to a full house last night so it seems word has already spread that […]
Kate Ellis – Jump – Album Review
This album is part of the Diatribe Solo series, a collection of four albums by some of Ireland’s most interesting and innovative performers. The series features Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Cora Venus Lunny […]
New music: Aphex Twin – minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]
Yes, a new track… from Aphex Twin. It’s been 13 years since the last Aphex Twin album Drukqs. New album Syro due to follow on September 22.
Gruff Rhys – Pepper Canister Churst – 16-12-14
We love Gruff. There’s no other way of saying it.Any time he visits Dublin is a delight, but the chance to see him in the Pepper Canister Church (December 16th) is too […]
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – Sugar Club – 14-10-14
Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – Music for an Elliptical Orbit Caoimhín is a member of two of my favourite Irish bands, with This is how we Fly and the Gloaming. He has recently […]
Blink – Button Factory 25-10-14
One of those Irish bands that nearly made it but never quite did (there’s a pretty big list to be honest) is Blink. They had a few hit singles, with Cello and […]
Blonde Redhead – Barragán – Album Review
In case you are not aware, Blonde Redhead are a 3 piece from New York. They’ve long since paid their dues, and have been around since ’93 with this new album […]
Bonnie Prince Billy – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – Review
Will Oldham took to the stage just after 9 in a packed theatre in Dun Laoghaire. The atmosphere is always a concern for gigs in theatres, as people are not sure how […]
New Music – Tommy P – Fog
A simple guitar song that becomes much nice and BIG as the strings kick in! There’s a touch of Conor Oberst about his voice and the production is nice and raw. See […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Red Bull Music Academy Stage
Red Bull Music Academy Stage Friday 2am-4am: Sunil Sharpe 1am-2am: Dark Sky 11.35pm-12.35am: Clu 10pm-11.35pm: Republik DJs Saturday 2am-4am Joy Orbison 1am-2am: Dorian Concept 12am-1am: Colm K 11pm-12am: Handsome Paddy 10pm-11pm: Kobina […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Rankin’s Wood Stage – Stage Times
Saturday 11.10pm-12.30pm: Le Galaxie 10pm-11pm: Omar Souleyman 8pm-9.30pm: Annie Mac 6.45pm-730pm: Walking On Cars 5.30pm-6pm: Cathy Davey 4.15pm-5pm: Twin Shadow 3pm-3.45pm: Vann Music 1.30pm-2.15pm: Booka Brass Band Sunday 11pm-12pm: The Minutes 9.30pm-10.30pm: […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Cosby Stage – Stage Times
Cosby Stage Saturday 11pm-12am: BP Fallon 9.30pm-10.30pm: The Blades 8pm-9pm: White Denim 6.45pm-7.30pm: Temples 6.45pm-7.30pm: The Orwells 3.45pm-4.30pm: Benjamin Booker 2.15-3pm: Sheppard 1pm-1.45pm: Wyvern Lingo Sunday 11pm-12pm: Slowdive 9.30pm-10.30pm: The Horrors 8.15pm-9pm: […]
RM Hubbert – Workman’s Club – Ticket Competition
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner to RM Hubbert at the Workman’s Club on September 18th. To be in with a chance of winning, let us know […]
New Music – White Hills – Spirit of Exile
Something of a lost gem has been re-released by Thrill Jockey. White Hills 2007 self released album Glitter Glamour Atrocity. It contains the pounding track Spirit of Exile, as below… This week […]
Hard Working Class Heroes Digital – 2014
At Hard Working Class Heroes, it’s not just about the music. Well, it’s mostly about the music, but sometimes it’s about what goes with the music as well as the sounds themselves. […]
Electric Picnic 2014 – Main Stage Times
It is about this time every year I get massive pangs of regret about not getting organised in time to visit the wonderful confines of Stradbally Estate. Maybe next year. For those […]
Samhain Festival ‘14 – Loughcrew Gardens – 26-10-14
Electric Picnic is the last festival of the year, right? Of course not silly, still lots to see and do. The Samhain Festival is one of the more exciting events, with Jon […]
No More Workhorse 