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 […]
Duckworth Lewis Method – Olympia Theatre – Review
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 […]
Crayonsmith – Milk Teeth – Album Review
With the release of Crayonsmith’s new album ‘Milk Teeth’, Limerick’s Out On A Limb records, have not for the first time, decided against relinquishing their crown, as one of Ireland’s leading independent […]
New Music: Hellfyre Club – Dorner vs. Tookie
This is one of the best mix tapes I’ve come across in recent times, and available at ‘name your price’ to download below, you really can’t complain! It’s a good taster of […]
New music: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Lariat
Wig Out at Jagbags is out January 7 via Matador (January 6 in the UK via Domino). From Malkmus himself: “Wig Out at Jagbags is inspired by Cologne, Germany, Mark Von Schlegell, Rosemarie Trockel, Von Spar and […]
Long Range Gig Forecast – November Gig Guide
Yes, yes, yes, plenty of new things to delight you from now until the middle of November. Damien Jurado is back in town, who is always good to see and Deltron 3030 […]
Mogwai for Other Voices – Dingle
These guys keep pulling out the surprises, with the first of the artists announced for Dingle, December 6th – 8th. The three artists announced are David Gray, Lisa O’Neill and… Mogwai! I […]
The Dodos – Carrier – Album Review
This is an album that slipped past me when it was released, I gave it a quick listen, decided it was too similar to their previous work, and that was it. Somewhere […]
New Music: The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 3 – Free Download
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Irish House scene but were afraid to ask! Bodytronic’s own Conor Lynch shares 19 of the most exciting artists, musicians and DJs working right […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (11-11-13 to 17-11-13)
I think I’ve been trying to see Pere Ubu play live ever since I was about 16 (sadly neither today or yesterday), this Thursday is a chance to put that one right. […]
Volcano Choir – Vicar Street – 09-11-13 – Gig Review
I’ve been as guilty as any of thinking of the Volcano Choir as a Justin Vernon side project, but in truth it’s much more than that. In fact, Justin was only responsible […]
No More Workhorse 