Beginners is probably the only new release that people are getting excited over! Ok, I can’t say excited, but at least it’s getting a mention. Otherwise, The big picture get’s some positive […]
Movies – 22-07-11
Nevermind you’re really Old
Ok, I’m a little late to this one, as people have been blogging about it for days, but it’s worth a mention. Free is free after all. All you have to do […]
Tom the Dancing Bug
I’ve had a soft spot for these comic’s for years, but have lost track of it over the last while. ‘Tom the Dancing Bug’ is an ongoing weekly satirical web comic, written […]
Videodrome: Mergrim – Beautiful Corruption
Continuing the series of excellent visuals that compliment music here we have Mergrim’s “Beautiful Corruption” getting the Masato Tsutsui treatment. Born in Takaraduka, Hyogo, Mergrim released his first solo record this year, Invisible Landscape, […]
Paul Foot
He’s on in the comedy festival over the weekend, and is probably worth a visit! You probably recognise him off d’telly, but were never quite sure of his name. That’s as far […]
Jens Lekman arguing with himself
Jens Lekman is one of those guys that most people would like if they’d heard him. His songs are nice and quirky, and often very funny. Despite talk of retiring from the […]
Videodrome: The Shoes – Wastin Time
I think I am going to start posting more one-off music videos that are worth sharing so here goes. The Shoes – Wastin Time (French production duo Guillaume Brière and Benjamin Lebeau). […]
Mercury Prize Nominations
The Mercury Prize nominations are out, and do we care? Kinda. These prizes are never more than a mild interst, and when you see the previous winners include such high lights as […]
The Former Soviet Republic – Upstairs in Whelans!
Just thought I’d give this guy a mention, as I used to read his blog (thrillpier) which ran for a few years (a long time in the blogosphere!). He gave it up […]
B Dolan – Whelans
One of the most foul mouthed people I’ve ever seen on stage, returns to Whelans on Sept 17th. I saw him play back up to Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, in […]
The biggest movie release of the year?
Yes, it could well be the biggest release of the year, or any year for that matter. ‘Hobo with a shotgun’ is one that’s sure to pack them in throughout the country, […]
Monome & Piano Improvisation
“we seek less complex, more versatile tools: accessible, yet fundamentally adaptable. we believe these parameters are most directly achieved through minimalistic design, enabling users to more quickly discover new ways to work, […]
Kristin Hersh – Workmans club
Last time Kristin played here, it was in the sadly departed Waterstones, as part of her book signing. I managed not even to hear about it until the day before! Life can […]
What a lovely Toy!
I saw this at the NCAD final year show, but thanks to James K for the link. There’s an interview with it’s creator here, and he deserves a lot of credit for […]
A good mix tape, to put you in the right mood!
Those good people at pitchfork and e-music are giving out a nice little mix-tape, to promote their festival. It’s a good list of stuff, with a few names I haven’t heard before […]
Music Bloggers Launch Indie Labels + Tom Krell (How to Dress Well)
Interesting article on Wired today on the role of music blogs in the recording industry, http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/07/blog-record-labels. It includes a brief interview with Tom Krell (of “How to Dress Well” – big thumbs up for […]
OFWGKTA and Spearhead – The Academy
If you follow the music blogs it seems that OFWGKTA feature almost daily, with missing members, near riots and other nonsense being a daily event for them! They good news is that […]
Patrick Wolf – Academy, Dublin
I saw Patrick Wolf a few months back, when he played the Sugar Club, just before his new album was released. Obviously things have gone well for him, as he’s returning to […]
Deyarmond Edison – Silent Signs (Justin Vernon)
In his pre trip-to-the-cabin-in-the-snow days, Justin Vernon made a couple of records under the name of Deyarmond Edison. I only got into this album since the release of the second Bon Iver album […]
Gig Guide – 11-07-11
Look at the flashy new banner, does it not rock? All thanks to John and photoshop for it, and the others you’ll see over the next while. A few new names on […]
Movies – 08-07-11 – Tree of Life
It’s Terrance Mallick day here, with all the papers wetting themselves and showering the movie with stars. I’ve a small problem with Terrance, which is that his movies are a little dull, […]
Electric Picnic – 2011
With the news that I may have secured a bed in the vicinity (no camp sites for me!), I’m suddenly quite interested in Electric Picnic. The line up this year is, as […]
Daredevil – Born Again – Movie
What could possibly go wrong with this, one of my favourite comics being adapted for the cinema. It’s only good news, right? One of the writer’s from Fringe (Brad Caleb Kane) is […]
Modular Sonic Explorations
Bandcamp: http://oceanographicrecords.bandcamp.com Website: http://www.modular-project.com/ As the blurb on the website says, “The Modular Project is the collaboration of a select group of sonic technicians working together to discover what the spontaneous and organic manipulation […]
Battles – Button Factory
Battles lost their lead singer when Tyondai Braxton left after their last album (2007), but did they lose their heart? Reviews of their last album are mixed and I wasn’t hugely convinced […]
Dr. Dee – Alan Moore’s almost Opera
This is the sad tale of the opera Alan Moore almost made, and Damon Albarn did make! You can get the full story here. There has been much discussion on why Alan […]
Lullatone – little gems for your smartphone
Our pals at Lullatone sent me a link to their new collection of alarms and ringtones for smartphones that they composed. As always, it’s lovely stuff and I can tell you that […]
Micah P Hinson & Tachenko Vs Trompe Le Monde
One interesting sounding gig is Micah P. Hinson & Tachenko performing Pixies’ “Trompe Le Monde”, which he is touring Spain with in the next few weeks. He’s also playing Electric Picnic, so […]
Movies – 1-07-11 – ‘A Separation’
It’s always fun to see the release of a big nasty blockbuster, as you can see all the reviewers sharpening their pencils to come up with something especially nasty to say about […]
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