From the streets of Aix-en-Provence to their own Super Moustache Festival, French funk collective Deluxe have spent 15 years blending genres, breaking rules, and spreading joy. In this candid conversation...
Ozzy Osbourne has passed away, leaving behind a legacy forged in rebellion, resilience, and raw power. From Black Sabbath’s industrial doom to solo triumphs and the creation of Ozzfest, this tribute reflects on a life...
Neptune Blood are back with Best Laid Plans, a track that hits hard and lingers long. Rising from the legacy of Fox Jaw and The Hip-Neck Blues Collective, this Limerick supergroup are carving out something new.
The drummer and co-founder of Paramore, Zac Farro, has announced his debut solo album. Under his personal project HalfNoise, Farro has already written and released five albums, the most recent being City Talk in 2023...
You heard me — the world-famous band The Prodigy are coming to the UK and Ireland for their 2026 arena tour. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.ie, or the official Prodigy website, with prices ranging from €47.35 to...
As Record Store Day approaches tomorrow, I’m pleased to share that award-winning Limerick playwright Mike Finn is set to premiere his latest work, Wreckquiem, at the Limetree Theatre from June 25th to July 5th. I had...
Jungle's duo of Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd take a step away from dancefloor fillers and have given us a gem of slow, soul-filled belters. Dim the lights and pull that special someone close, this one is a beauty.
All We Know Is Paramore It seems just like yesterday that Paramore were the new kids on the block. Well, it wasn’t yesterday. It was actually 20 years ago. Hence why we’re here now to celebrate 20 years of Paramore’s...
The teens were NOT alright! ODFWGKTA Most people whom were teenagers in the early 2010s don’t need an introduction to Tyler, the Creator. In fact, I don’t think anyone who knows about music in any capacity does nowadays...
The New Eves came up a couple of times on my social feeds recently as they just released their debut album: The New Eve Is Rising. The imagery of the artwork cover is intriguing, suggesting some kind of mysticism, and...
Freddie Gibbs teams up with The Alchemist to deliver another serving of Alfredo. Five years on from its predecessor, the duo have concocted yet another delicious dish.
What did we forget? I adore the name of this album, You Forgot It In People, as it perfectly encompasses the themes and contemplation that the album brings forth. What have we forgotten? Is it the memories of a past...
Four decades after its release, The Pogues’ second album remains a wild collision of punk energy and Irish tradition. We celebrate its anniversary with two features — one charting the music’s enduring bite, the other uncovering the story behind its striking, Géricault-inspired cover art.
Forty years ago, an album by a band emerging from London’s rowdy punk scene shook the foundations of Irish traditional music. Rum, Sodomy & The Lash, the Pogues' second release, wasn’t just a record — it was a statement...
When The Pogues released Rum, Sodomy & The Lash in 1985, they didn’t just make a statement through music, but also through an unforgettable cover art—a parody of one of France’s most iconic Romantic paintings. To...
A Timeless Masterpiece of Heavy Metal Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden is widely regarded as one of the band’s most unique and forward-thinking albums. Released in 1986, this groundbreaking record marked a pivotal...
Discovering Iron Maiden’s Debut Album – Raw, Rebellious, and Revolutionary Another Iron Maiden album I deeply appreciate is their self-titled debut, Iron Maiden, released in 1980. It marked the band’s first official...
The Mary Wallopers were one of the big acts at this year’s Galway Arts Festival. Following the release of their sophomore album, Irish Rock N Roll, the Dundalk group rocked the Heineken® Big Top to its core. The...
In conversation with Neptune Blood, we trace the journey from Fox Jaw to a bold new chapter. Reuniting under a different name, the Limerick band opens up about fresh sounds, old habits, and the challenge of starting...
Republic of Loose are a real favourite of mine. Apart from providing the soundtrack to some of the best years we had in this country, they introduced the Irish public to some of the finest genre-bending music ever...
Lire la version originale Il y a quelques années, alors que je surfais sur une vague de nostalgie sur une certaine plateforme de streaming musical bien connue, je parcourais une playlist de morceaux du groupe I AM...
More than five decades in, The Doobie Brothers prove they’re far from done. With Walk This Road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers blend nostalgia with fresh energy, delivering bluesy rock, heartfelt ballads, and...
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. The guys from Neptune Blood know it all too well. Born from the ashes of their previous adventure, Fox Jaw, that lasted pretty much two decades, the new Limerick band is trying...
Turnstile Turnstile are an American hardcore band hailing from Baltimore, Maryland. The bands cast consists of Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons, Daniel Fang, Pat McCrory and Meg Mills. Turnstile have been around since the...
“We wanna THANK the fans, this album is the GIVE BACK!” were the words Chuck D and Flavor Flav introduced this surprise album release. On their sixteenth studio album, the hip-hop legends deliver once more...
When they hired Canadian artist Paul Henderson to design the cover of their latest album, Junk Drawer knew precisely what they were doing. After less than a few listens to the music, it becomes clear that the artwork...
The Wolfe Tones took their final bow after 61 years, closing a storied chapter with a second sell-out show at Thomond Park, Limerick, on July 13th. Long a bastion of patriotic Munster chants, the venue extended its...
With a packed house, pitch-perfect sound, and undeniable chemistry on stage, KT Tunstall delivered a show full of joy, power, and playful surprises. From singalongs to Talking Heads covers, it was a gig to remember.
A few weeks ago, on several occasions, I went to see Wreckquiem, the new play by Mike Finn in the Lime Tree Theatre, featuring Pat Shortt. One particular moment got me deep in the guts every time I saw it. And every...
This month marks the 45th anniversary of Joy Division’s second and final album, Closer. Released two months after the untimely passing of frontman Ian Curtis, the gloomy, dark sound unique to them is as powerful...
When modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa paid tribute to Irish guitar hero Rory Gallagher in Cork, it was more than a concert—it was a heartfelt homage. With stellar musicianship and genuine reverence, Bonamassa brought...
The Great and loved, Sufjan Stevens Sufjan Stevens is one of the most prolific song writers of our time. Few people whom have any inclination towards indie or singer songwriter need an introduction into who he is, but...
Ethel Cain so far It wasn’t that long ago since we had last heard from American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain (who’s real name is Hayden Silas Anhedönia). Back in January of this year Hayden released an EP called...
My Chemical Romance, lead by frontman Gerard Way, are without a doubt one of the most important bands of the past 25 years. In a time of Fall Out Boy, Paramore (a band that is still going strong with This Is Why being...
With a career spanning over six decades and more than forty albums released, Neil Young is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay. He hasn’t burnt away like Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain did, but he...
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