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 […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (9-12-13 – 15-12-13)
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 […]
The Late David Turpin’s Fur Show – The Workman’s Club – Review
The Workman’s Club played host last night to an evening of nature-themed live music that featured performances by pop genius David Turpin, electro folk duo Carriages and an arresting Karl Knuttel song […]
Missing Pearl on Sunday Mornings
What’s wrong in a world where Pearl can’t find a spot to entertain us on a Sunday morning? It seems slightly cruel that 8radio got us back into the Sunday morning vibe, […]
The Late David Turpin Fur Show – 23rd Nov – Workman’s Club
What exactly is a fur show, I hear you cry? Well, it’s nothing to do with furries, so if that’s what you came from, you’re in the wrong place! What it is, […]
Young Hearts – Yule – December 7th
Could this be the best Young Hearts event ever? They’ve certainly pulled out all the stops this time, with a massive line up of music and comedy. They’ve even managed to get […]
Inni-K gig and Fundit Campaign
“Inni K is the stage name for a singer songwriter from county Kildare, who I hadn’t encountered previously, but is a name to watch out for in future! She plays ukulele and […]
New Music: Mark Kozelek – I Know – From ‘You be my Heart’ Compilation
Mark Kozelek is among a long list of people that have contributed to a compilation album for a charity called 826 National. The charity is aimed at helping disadvantaged young people improve […]
St. Vincent – Olympia Theatre – February 22nd
St Vincent has been hanging around with David Byrne a lot of late. So much so, it’s quite a surprise that she’s arriving on these shores in February of next year without […]
Sean Millar – Project Arts Centre – 30th Nov
I can’t think of a better spot for Sean Millar to play than the Project Arts Centre. He straddles the gap between theatre and music nicely, so it’s really the perfect place. […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (18-11-13 to 24-11-13)
Congratulations to all those involved in the Dublin Book Festival. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it, but the few events I attended were top notch. So, to look ahead to […]
Ane Brun – Vicar Street – Review
When an artist starts that night by saying that tonight will be a retrospective through the last ten years of their career, you know you’re in for a treat, when that artist […]
RTE Arena Live at Dublin Book Festival – Review
If CS Lewis was right, and the future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, then last night’s live recording of RTE’s Arena at the Dublin […]
No More Workhorse 