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Caitlin ConnorsCarsie Blanton Returns to Ireland With New Music and 2026 Tour Dates
Following her involvement with the Sumud Flotilla, and her release from Israeli jails, Carsie Blanton had to cancel her american tour planned during the fall. The American singer-songwriter postponed it to next spring...
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Emma LawlorEletrctric Picnic 2026 Lineup Announced: Fountain DC, CMAT, Gorillaz and more
Electric Picnic just announced their 2026 lineup and fans are extremely impressed! With 80,000 tickets sold out, the festival is set up for an amazing weekend of music, taking place in Stradbally, Co. Laois from August...
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Tori SheehanSaint Etienne Announce final UK and Ireland Tour : 3Olympia Dublin Show Confirmed for September 2026
Saint Etienne has announced their final tour for the UK and Ireland. They are set to headline the 3Olympia in September 2026. Tickets are to go on general sale Friday 5 December at 10AM. Prices for tickets will range...
New Music Reviews
A Quiet Riot Inside
By Neptune BloodWith so much music constantly being released on a global scale, it’s often easy to miss local acts with real talent. Luckily, my ears were opened to neptune blood courtesy of their debut EP, A Quiet Riot Inside...
Ronan O'Brien
Giants & Monsters
By HelloweenBack to the Power: How Giants & Monsters Rekindles Helloween’s I hadn’t listened to a Helloween album in a long time. I’d pretty much lost interest in them back in the ’90s after they released a couple of terrible...
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Son of Spergy
By Daniel CaesarDaniel Caesar returns to the scene with the release of his fourth studio album, Son of Spergy. With maturity, humility and self-discovery, Caesar’s beautiful vocals are a blessing in themselves. Daniel Caesar A...
Jackie Deluxe Will Have His Revenge On Castlebar
By The Béchamel BoysSelf-proclaimed “pint-punkers”, The Béchamel Boys strut their stuff on their newest single. Absurdity, humour and incredible energy, these boys are anything but creamy. The Béchamel Boys A band that is...
Sweet Little Angel
By Buddy Guy, Joe BonamassaTwo Legends I have, in the past, sung the praises of both Joe Bonamassa and Buddy Guy. It really is a special time to be alive, when both of these giants get to play together. From Buddy Guys massive impact on the music...
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Modern Mythologies
By David KeenanPoet & composer David Keenan returns with his fourth studio album, Modern Mythologies. Bringing forward the old Irish tradition of storytelling through the lens of a modern world, the Dundalk native beautifully...
Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!
By Counting CrowsCounting Crows have always lived in the emotional space between yearning and revelation, writing songs that ache with what might have been or shimmer with what could still be. With Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets...
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The Parlour
By Picture ParlourBack in 2023, Picture Parlour made quite the buzz. Freshly arrived in London, creative duo Katherine Parlour and Ella Risi, who met in Manchester as students, brought together a band to further their vision. After a...
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Beyond the Clone Myth: Inside Kid A’s Haunting Artwork
Three years after the bombshell that was the release of OK Computer, Radiohead finally released the long-awaited follow up: Kid A. The album had been a long, chaotic birth. The band spent about 16 months in and out of...
Live Shows
BC Camplight Lights Up Dolan’s Kasbah in Limerick – November 21, 2025
Back in July, I discovered this new artist: BC Camplight. When I say « new », of course I mean new to me, as he has been around for 20 years already, and I had completely missed him. His latest album, A Sober...
Counting Crows – Three Arena, Dublin – 21 October 2025
There is a peculiar alchemy to a Counting Crows concert. The songs are familiar — the ones once belted from car stereos and whispered in the dark — yet in performance they are mercurial, reshaped nightly by Adam...
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The Sp0oky Playlist
From flickering candles to VHS static, from haunted organs to whispered lullabies — these are the sounds that make the night breathe a little slower. The Hidden Track’s Sp0oky playlist wanders through half a century of...
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New Tarantula Era
Tarántula is a rock band from Valencia that started in the 1970s. After many years apart, the group has recently reunited. Want to know more about their story? Check out this article to explore their history. I was...
Invite the Moustache into your life: Interview with Deluxe’s Liliboy
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, vocalist...
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Tron: Ares
By Joachim RønningWhen I first saw Tron as a child growing up in Ireland, arcades were still the stuff of American legend. We’d heard whispers of neon-lit dens filled with machines that swallowed quarters and spat out high scores, but...
Spinal Tap 2: The end continues
By Rob ReinerAfter nearly four decades, Spinal Tap returns with a sequel that mixes nostalgia, absurdity, and a few standout laughs. While it delivers charm and memorable moments — including a Beatle cameo singing “Cups and Cakes” —...
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Modal Soul
By NujabesThis month marks 20 years since Japanese producer and DJ Nujabes released his second and final album in his short lifetime. Now considered to be a classic, Modal Soul has become an inspirational piece to many in the hip...
The Art of Loving
By Olivia DeanOlivia Dean is an artist with stardom in her future. On her second studio album, her balladry and warm vocals provide a beautiful narration of relationships and self-discovery. Olivia Dean Londoner Olivia Dean grew up...
From The Pyre
By The Last Dinner PartyThe First Party that I saw The Last Dinner Party Much like many people, I first became aware of The Last Dinner Party from their track “Nothing Matters”. I gave their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, a listen once or...
No Kings
By Jesse WellesIntro to Jesse Welles Jesse Welles, an American guitarist and songwriter, has been steadily gaining more and more attention on his social media platforms. A long time musician, Welles has been involved in a number of...
Melt
By Not For RadioThe Marias have become a house name when it comes to moody, groovy indie pop. In 2024, the band went onto release their second album Submarine which went onto become one of the most beloved albums of the year. Tracks...
Big Money
By Jon BatisteJon Batiste Jon Batiste is an American singer, songwriter and all round musically inclined artist. His musical career has seen him performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson and many more. A multi...
A Whisper And A Sigh
By Syd MattersTwenty-some years ago, as a young music lover, I remember going to many concerts, meeting many people, and discovering many new bands. I took a particular liking to one of them. One of my friends invited me to join him...
From ‘Starlight’ to ‘Thriller’: When Michael Jackson Made Fear Dance
In our spOoky playlist, we deliberately chose a different song by Michael Jackson. “Thriller” would have been the obvious choice, but Jackson had other good track to offer… And we wanted to explore...
Europe, Vivero Gardens Valencia
Walking Through Valencia to see Europe After a beautiful day in Valencia, we went for dinner near the Central Market, close to El Barrio del Carmen. The city was full of life, especially on a Friday night. Once we...
Highway 61 Revisited
By Bob DylanHighway 61 Revisited turned 60… and, as usual, this kind of big anniversary makes a good excuse to turn back to this kind of album and have another look at it. If not an original or fresher look, at least an honest and...
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Don’t Laugh It Off
By Hitsujibungaku“more than words” Hitsujibungaku are an all women fronted J Rock band whom you may have actually heard of. They first came to my attention when their single “more than words” became massively...
Hard Road
By Christone Kingfish IngramKingfish, A Prodigy I’ve mentioned Kingfish a number of times in past reviews. Just to reintroduce this legend, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, is a fantastic 26 year old blues musician from Mississippi. As a young...
Arthur Buck 2
By Arthur BuckA superband is always an exciting thing to discover. You take accomplished talents from different backgrounds, bring them together, and see what new magic they can create. Despite a name that might suggest a solo act...
