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 […]
Bonnie Prince Billy – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – Review
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 […]
Things to do in Dublin (25-08-14 – 31-08-14)
This is the festival everyone has been waiting for, with Electric Picnic kicking off this week. It’s long since sold out, so if you’re without a ticket, you’ll have to make do! […]
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Square – 23-08-14
Vestibule x WCB x Merrion Sq Park There’s a party in town tomorrow which sounds a lot of fun, with White Collar Boy providing the food courtesy of The Big Smoke – […]
S.D.T. – B Dolan & Scroobius Pip – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
Some good news for fans of Hip Hop. For those about to bounce, we salute you! Scroobius Pip seems to be a regular visitor to our shores, but this time around, he’s […]
New Music – Haüer – Merc II
Battle against the wall of synths you’ll find in this tasty little number from Haüer . This is a fun one. I see flying cars and maybe a robot dog in the […]
New Music – DJ Shadow – LIquid Amber EP
Something new and shiny from the shadowy one. This is what Mr. Shadow had to say for himself. “I’m pleased to announce The Liquid Amber EP. This single/EP serves as the opening […]
Things to do in Dublin (18-08-14 – 24-08-14)
It’s your last chance to see Ballyturk which finishes on the 23rd. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. There’s the Ukulele hooley in Dun Laoghaire on the 23rd […]
They Want My Soul – Spoon – Review
In a lot of ways the most unusual thing about this album is how straight forward it is. In a world where we are becoming increasing familiar with bands recording albums with […]
New Music – I, a Man – Minivan
Some new music coming at you direct from the other side of the world, Melbourne no less. Talk of Mimivans in Australia does take me back. Sigh. A slice of perfect indie […]
Music in Monkstown – Fri 12th – Sun 14th Sept 2014
A weekend of classical music awaits you, in mid September in the wonderful confines of Monkstown. What more could you ask for? Full details below. Music in Monkstown – A Weekend of […]
Pentalum at Kilkenny Arts Festival – Review
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 08-17 August Pentalum Architects of Air have created a new inflatable structure which they have called a Pentalum which is their latest luminarium. It is a “hymn to […]
Secret Garden Music – Kilkenny Arts Festival – Review
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2014 – 8th to 17th August Secret Garden Music The festival has been in full swing since last Thursday with Shakespeare Globe UK playing Much Ado about Nothing in […]
God Help the Girl + Belle & Sebastian (Live) – 16/08/14
God Help the Girl is the new musical by Belle & Sebastian main man Stuart Murdoch. This Saturday there’s a chance to see the film at a number of venues around Dublin […]
Martha Wainwright – Whelan’s – November 3rd & 4th
How talented are those Wainwrights anyway. Is there anything they can’t do? If it’s not Loudon, it’s Rufus or Martha. This is a nice chance to see Martha in a lovely little […]
New Music – Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler – The White Balloon
Some harp music for a Monday morning. It’s a delicate and transfixing track from Mary Lattimore & Jeff Zeigler, their debut album ‘Slant of Light’ out 22nd September in Europe In most […]
Things to do in Dublin (11-08-14 – 17-08-14)
Ballyturk is in full swing and a must see. We loved it and our review from Galway is here. The Kilkenny Arts Festival is in full swing with lots of music and […]
New Music – We Stood Like Kings – Berlin 1927 – Akt I
I’m calling today Belgian Post Rock Friday. Why? I’m not exactly sure, it just is! This is some lovely post rock with some rather impressive visuals to go with. You can find […]
New Music – Adult Jazz – Spook
This is an song that meanders, it hangs around street corners so long that people phone the police. At just under ten minutes, this is a bit of an epic but quite […]
Marketa Irglova – Unitarian Church – 15-11-14
What is it about gigs in Churches that always gets me excited? I guess it’s the novelty value, as I don’t spend much time there otherwise! Marketa Irglova is the non Glen […]
James Yorkston & Guests – The Workman’s Club – 20th Sep 2014
James Yorkston & Guests – The Workman’s Club Dublin Sat 20 Sep 2014 James Yorkston is one of those singers I’ve seen live more times than I care to remember. He visits […]
No More Workhorse 