Just in case you missed yesterday’s installment, here is 30-21. So, we’re almost there, see what you think of those included below… 20. Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City – […]
Best Albums of 2013 – No 20 – 11
Competition – Win tickets to Hootenanny 2013 – Dec 31st – Grand Social
What better way to usher in a new year than to be in the presence of DJ royalty? Yes, the bold Donal Dineen is one of the highlights of the Hootenanny in […]
Best Albums of 2013 – No 30 – 21
List season is upon us, so stay tuned for our ‘Best of 2013’ series over the next week or so. We’ll try and have it wrapped up before the big day! For […]
Sean Millar – C48 – Album Review
This album is an understated affair with a variety of sounds/ moods all linked by Dr. Millar’s soft voice and quick wit. This is Sean’s sixth album to date, and ‘C48’ owes […]
Young Hearts – Good Year – New Year’s Eve – Christ Church
New Year’s Eve is always one of those nights, every venue is stuffed and they’re always playing awful music. So why not spend it with the Young Hearts, in a great venue […]
New Music – Carriages – Iron and Fire – Twisted Pepper tonight!
Ireland has a long history of producing music in a certain genre. Maybe it is the shadow of U2 cast down from on high, but we tend to produce lots of bands […]
AntiMidas or, Bankers in Hades – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review
Opera AntiMidas, or, Bankers in Hades The Banking Meltdown Opera I went along to this opera not knowing exactly what to expect. It seems like there is a hugely diverse opera scene […]
Long Range Gig Forecast – December Dublin Gig Guide
Yes, there are the big announcements of Elbow and Arcade Fire/ Pixies that have been added to the list. There’s also St. Vincent, who be playing her new single below (Birth in […]
Free Asthmatic Kitty Digital Sampler – Sufjan Stevens and More…
‘Tis the season. Expect lots of freebies over the next few weeks, as lots of record companies want to share the love with you. Why reject it? Let Love in, as the […]
Rose Lawless Cabaret – Lumière Liberté – Chancery Lane – Friday 13th December
This event has come as a hot tip from one of our writers, so if you’re at a loose end on Friday, there’s nowhere better to be. Check out the fantastic video […]
Gig News – Arcade Fire, Pixies for Marlay Park, Elbow for IMMA
Yes, just in time for the Christmas presents, there’s two impressive gigs announced within seconds of each other. Arcade Fire and the Pixies is sure to sell out in seconds, and I’d […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (9-12-13 – 15-12-13)
Christmas is in high gear, and it’s all about tinsel and fairy lights at Workhorse towers. In between the manic shopping and egg nogging (ok, that’s not a word) there’s a surprisingly […]
A Short Essay about Fur – The Late David Turpin – New Video
The Late David Turpin was in touch with a short essay concerning the new video for the single ‘Fur’. It’s an interesting insight into the thoughts ideas behind this beautifully shot video. […]
Larry Goldings – Peter Bernstein – Bill Stewart – Sugar Club – 11th Dec 2013
Here’s another chance to enter the world of jazz, with three of the best from New York city playing in one of the best venues around town. This could be a special […]
Peaches – IFI and Button Factory – Dec 15th 2013
This is a rare chance to see Peaches new film Peaches does Herself and hear her talk about it after the show, as she’ll be in the IFI on Sunday, December 15th […]
Joan As Policewoman – Button Factory – 30th April 2014
Yes, Joan is back in town, for the first time in ages! She seemed to be over here about once a month a while back, but I guess she’s been recording as […]
Competition – Kele Okereke (Bloc Party) – Button Factory – December 11th
Kele Okereke of Bloc Party is visiting these fair shores for a DJ set in the Button Factory, and we’ve two tickets to give away to one lucky winner! To be in […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (2-12-13 – 8-12-13)
Why fight against it, it’s Christmas! Yes, they’re now allowed to play Christmas songs on the TV and Radio without me having a hissy fit and complaining about it being ‘too early’. […]
Sean Millar – Project Arts Centre – Review
Dr. Sean Millar has just released his sixth album and to be honest, you don’t get to release six albums without having something special, whether the world knows it or not. He’s […]
Robin Pahlman – Self-titled EP – Review
This is a nice piece of work. Pahlman was formerly of Agent Kooper, but has eschewed their altogether more plugged-in sound for a chance to explore his folky, gut-string side. The departure isn’t that […]
Duckworth Lewis Method – Olympia Theatre – Review
Scratchy sound mixes and a low energy first part of the concert meant that The Duckworth Lewis Method nudged and nurdled their way through a concert they might otherwise have smitten for […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1 – Saturday Review
Waking early on Saturday, Pontins looked an unusual sight. Hipsters are creatures of the night for the most part, and seeing them dashing around or deciding which brand of granola to buy, […]
Yo La Tengo – Vicar Street – 5th Dec 2013
Are you one of those people that doesn’t bother too much with the support act, and just wanders in around 9 ish? You’re not alone from what I can see and if […]
Alternative Christmas Party – Inni-K to play your house?
This sounds like a Christmas party that would not be forgotten. Inni-K is at it again, and if you want her to play at your house, just e-mail her at the address […]
All Tomorrow’s Parties – End of an Era Part 1- Friday Review
Yes, this was my first return to Camber Sands since 2008’s ATP versus Pitchfork. I’m not sure if time had played tricks on my minds, but all I could remember about the […]
Neutral Milk Hotel – Vicar Street – May 16th 2014
It’s great news to have Neutral Milk Hotel back on the music scene, and nice that it’s the full band and not just Jeff Mangum. You’ll have the chance to see them […]
New Music: Girl Band – Single and Tour
It has been a while since Ireland has produced a good shouty band, someone that will just knock the stuffing loose and have any venue bouncing within seconds. In my mind, Girl […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (25-11-13 – 1-12-13)
Wow, that year went fast, as we’re entering December already! Hardly seems possible. So, what is new in the streets of Dublin this week. Well, a few of the Christmas shows arrive […]
New Irish Music – Bouts – Pliable
Dublin band Bouts have just released a great – and rather risqué – new video for their song ‘Pliable.’ It’s both refreshing and encouraging to see such high-quality visual work coming from a team […]
No More Workhorse 