The single that introduced Rejjie Snow (AKA Lecs Luther) to the music scene was called ‘Dia Dhuit’. If you listen to the music below, this may slightly confuse, as there’s nothing very […]
Rejjie Snow AKA Lecs Luther – Button Factory – Dec 27th
Christmas Presents – The End of the World!
With only a few hours to go until oblivion or the promised land, depending on your view of things, here’s some relaxing music to listen to, to while away the few short […]
Want to know what a 3D-printed album sounds like?
Nirvana, Pixies? Now you know… and it’s not good. Yet. http://www.wired.com/design/2012/12/3-d-printed-record/
Christmas Presents – 4AD Sampler
More free junk from those record companies that love you, and want to give you things! Yes, 4AD have a free sampler going for the cost of an email addres (and a […]
Deputy Fuzz – Interview with Kidd Jones
It’s been 10 years since Deputy Fuzz were around. How come you guys decided to get back together? Well I think it’s more of a one-off gig really. James and I would […]
Christmas Presents – Halves – Live at the Unitarian Church – Free Download
‘Tis the season, I guess. The wonderful Halves are giving away a live album, but only for the next six days! Get your act together and sample the delights of Halves live. […]
Gig Guide – 19-12-12
Yes, that’s right, the return of the most erratic and opinionated gig guide in cyber space! The best news today is that Kendrick Lamar is coming to Vicar Street in January! Not […]
The Magistrate – National Theatre Live – Odeon Cinema – Point Village
John Lithgow is one of those performers who is always up to something interesting. The last major role I saw him in, was as a high functioning serial killer in Dexter, as […]
Public Service Broadcast – Button Factory – 31st May 2013
To have a gig announced in the Button Factory before their first album is even released, there has to be something special about a band, and that seems to be the case […]
Matthew Bark’s Albums of 2012
Only 5 albums? Yes. Only 5. There were many others I liked during the year but the following held my attention for the longest. #FIVE Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded/ […]
Angel Olsen – Acrobat
See what you think of the below. It’s from Chicago based Singer song writer Angel Olsen. If you’re interested in reading more about her, here’s an interview she did with Fader.com. You […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 17th – 23rd December
Everything’s gone a little bit fuzzy around here, with our own Matthew Barks about to take the stage at the ten year anniversary of Deputy Fuzz! There are a few other events, […]
Forest Fringe – Lir – Review
Forest Fringe was set up in 2007 in Edinburgh, with its aim to provide a space for young experimental artists and actors to perform. While the festival itself is based there, it […]
Cfit – Triage
Always nice to hear from new Irish bands, and Cfit were in touch with us the other week. As ever with these things, I only got around to listening to it now, […]
Movies 14-12-12
The Hobbit: An Unexpect Journey. Why is Peter Jackson doing this? I loved his early stuff, and the Lord of the Rings were grand and all that, but talk about being stuck […]
Best Albums of 2012
Yes, enough of the nearly men, let’s hear it for the real winners! Not a vintage year of music, but there’s still a lot of quality stuff out there. The list only […]
Jezebel – Project Arts Centre – Review
Nothing comes easy to Jezebel when it comes to love, she just keeps attracting the wrong men. When she met her boyfriend in an art gallery and he said he was a […]
Nearly Men – Albums of the Year – Part 2
Mac DeMarco -2 – A new name to me this year, and a nice dreamy surf sound of guitars, bass and drums. He’s a Canadian multi instrumentalist who also works as a […]
Nearly men – Albums of the Year – Part 1
Ok, We’re in the final stages to putting together our albums of the year column. Here’s a few that almost…. made the list: Father John Mist – Fear Fun – The ex […]
Oscar The Hypno-Dog and Other Tails – Workmans Club – 14-12-12
Is there anything the wonderful Neil Hannon and Cathy Davey can’t turn their hands to? They’ve managed to draw together some of the best of Irish musicians for the wonderfully fun album […]
Quietly – Peacock Theatre – Review
I must admit to have been put off going to this by what I had heard of the plot, the story of ‘violence and forgiveness’ set in Northern Ireland does not sound […]
Button Factory Christmas Party (with R.S.A.G) – Saturday Dec 22nd
The Button factory have a good looking free event on Saturday the 22nd of December, wtih the much loved RSAG headlining the event. Other performers include Ocho & Plutonic Dust. Rarely Seen […]
The Dead – Abbey Theatre – Review
A theatrical version of The Dead always had a difficult task, not only does it have a flawless short story to be compared with, it also has a movie that is one […]
The songs (new and old) that defined my 2012
New albums and me didn’t really hit it off this year. I don’t know what happened. Baby number two perhaps! Running a business. Time. Whatever the reason, I decided not to do […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 10th – 16th December
Right, so I’m ignoring every Christmas market, in case you’re wondering! They’re out there and hard to miss, so go enjoy if that’s your scene. Otherwise, The Dead starts (officially) at the […]
R Ring – Kelley Deal side project!
How cool is this exactly? I’ve often thought Kelley was my favourite of the Deal sisters, and that’s a hard thing to say, as they’re two of the cooler people around! The […]
Dave Brubeck RIP
Dave Brubeck died on Wednesday (5th Dec 2012) at the age of 91, and it would be a shame not to mark his passing in some way. I think if you asked […]
Breeders to play Last Splash at Deerhunter ATP
Ah man, now I’m tempted! Thought I’d manage to avoid Camber Sands next year, until I saw this ATP update. The Breeders reform to play Last Splash at ATP curated by The […]
Young Hearts Run Free – Newmarket Square – 08-12-12
This sounds fun, so I insist on everyone going! It’s also for charity, as the Young Hearts raise money for the Simon Community through a variety of odd ball events around Dublin […]
No More Workhorse 