Recently, I was introduced to the fantastic Irish artist, Paul Sherry. After a few listens to his most recent release, Peace In Mind, I had to share my thoughts here. A stellar artist, who spends his time...
Matt Lucey
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Essentials Albums
Pet Sounds
By Beach BoysWhen Rolling Stone Magazine does a Top 500 of something, it always causes a lot of debates. I mean, in what world are David Gilmour only ranked #28, Clapton #35 and Rory Gallagher #175 ad the greatest guitarists of all...
Richard BodinNew Music Reviews
OUTTANATIONAL
By PigeonA few weeks ago, we highlighted Pigeon’s latest single “Black James Dean” in our Don’t Miss Them playlist. Their latest album, OUTTANATIONAL has finally come out and it doesn’t disappoint. ...
Peaches!
By The Black KeysThe Black Keys are, by now, a household name. Forming in Ohio in the early 2000s, the duo released their first album in 2002. Following this, the band earned their first record deal with Fat Possum records. After this...
Electric Love
By Brother WallaceBrother Wallace got into music at the age of eleven playing piano for his church in Georgia. He has notably shared the stage with gospel legend Kirk Franklin and worked as a backup vocalist for the band The Heavy. He...
Roger O'Donnell
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Antebellum
By Mark GearyMark Geary is a Irish song writer from Dublin. He moved to New York around twenty years ago and honed his craft in a small bar called, Sin-é. Here he honed his craft aongside artists like Jeff Buckley, with U2 and...
In Sound To All
By ISTAISTA caught my attention a couple of months ago with their single “Crusher”. It opens with a subdued synth line before progressively building into louder, juicier bass and guitar riffs. The energy somehow reminded me of...
Don’t Settle (Vol 1. – Transmission East)
By Glen HansardAs a huge fan of The Frames, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with Glen Hansard as a solo artist. That has nothing to do with his talent. I genuinely think Hansard belongs among the finest songwriters of our...
Peter Burrows
In The Stars
By Rolling StonesI hardly think the Stones need much of an introduction. An inarguable pillar of the Rock world, the Stones have been in the Zeitgeist since the 60s. With Jagger’s iconic moves inspiring song’s, Keith’s longevity...
Let us tell you a story
The First Rock ‘n Roll Record was on 45 RPM
Like all great questions this one is certainly open to interpretation. I can still remember reading the quote by Billy Vera, a songwriter with a massive reputation for writing a number of songs across a multitude...
Nicky Woulffe
You Really Got Me: How The Kinks Inspired A Generation
Power chords and distorted guitars have been staples of rock, punk and metal music for what seems like always. What many fail to realise, is that every single song that uses these elements can trace it back to one song:...
Straight from our shelves
Pyschopomp
By Japanese BreakfastJapanese Breakfast, fronted by Michelle Zauner, has become one of the most prolific and beloved indie acts of the late 2010s and 2020s. Jubilee, released in 2021, was on many people’s AOTY upon release. In that same...
Adam Kenny
AN INSATIABLE HIGH
By Masayoshi TakanakaSUMMER IS HERE We’re getting to that time of the year. The rain is less frequent. Evenings are getting longer. Evening sunsets are looking like cotton candy that you wish you could slurp up. The beach is calling. Summer...
Valley Of Distraction
By TankusI don’t know how I have missed them so far, but I did. Tankus —formerly known as Tankus The Henge— has been around for the past twenty years, and they produce the kind of music I simply love to hear. They blend...
Playlist
Don’t Miss Them (vol. 7)
Another month, another stack of songs we could not stop returning to. From the biting humour of Really Good Time to the quiet warmth of Sorcha Richardson and Lambchop, Don’t Miss Them Vol. 7 moves between genres, moods...
Editorial TeamLive Shows
Donovan Turns Back the Clock on “The Tale Of The Gael Tour” in Limerick
The People’s Museum Of Limerick was the latest stop for acclaimed Celtic singer/songwriter Donovan Leitch on his Tale Of The Gael Tour. Last Friday night the 15th of May saw Donovan rewind the clock with his many hits...
Through The Rain The Stunning Rock Oranmore’s Inaugural Momentum Music Festival
On the first day of May, The Stunning arrived to the Galway town of Oranmore ready to give an unforgettable performance for 3,800 people in the West of Ireland. And that they did. At times the weather felt like it was...
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Project Hail Mary
By Phil Lord, Christopher MillerI have to admit, I never read Andy Weir’s original novel. So I wasn’t too sure about what to expect when sitting in the theatre to watch the new Ryan Gosling’s flick Project Hail Mary. All I knew was...
More Interviews
Mythologies of Man: Interview with David Keenan
While on the road with his Modern Mythologies Tour, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with David Keenan right before his exemplary show in Dolan’s Warehouse. Hey David, thanks a million for agreeing to an...
It All Worked Out: Interview with Mal Tuohy from The Riptide Movement
With the band currently celebrating 20 years of making music together, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mal Tuohy from The Riptide Movement to talk about their rise and memories from their incredible career so far...
Older Articles
Pyschopomp
By Japanese BreakfastJapanese Breakfast, fronted by Michelle Zauner, has become one of the most prolific and beloved indie acts of the late 2010s and 2020s. Jubilee, released in 2021, was on many people’s AOTY upon release. In that same...
Everything is Great
By Carsie Blanton, The Burning HellDuring our last interview with Carsie Blanton, she announced a new album in collaboration with The Burning Hell ahead of their upcoming European tour. Everything is Great came out last week and the least I could say is...
Superbloom
By Jessie WareDance-pop queen Jessie Ware returns with another helping of what people love. On her sixth studio album, Superbloom, the Londoner navigates between the dancefloor and the bedroom on a multifaceted project. Dancing Queen...
AN INSATIABLE HIGH
By Masayoshi TakanakaSUMMER IS HERE We’re getting to that time of the year. The rain is less frequent. Evenings are getting longer. Evening sunsets are looking like cotton candy that you wish you could slurp up. The beach is calling. Summer...
The Art of Collecting Records
Whenever you take a look at someone’s record collection you will always become amused at what someone collects. I have been collecting records on vinyl since the late 60s and I always question myself many...
Overnight Delivery
By Delicate SteveIntro to delicate Steve Delicate Steve, AKA Steve Marion, is an American musician who has gained attention in recent years. Steve, born in New Jersey, was planning his career in music from the start. Before leaving high...
God and the Broken Ribs
By Jack WhiteBackground of Jack Jack White is one of the most renowned rock musicians of the early 2000s. Jack was a core member of the band, The White Stripes, with his then wife, Meg White. Born in Detroit, Jack would build up his...
You’re not a Ghost Anymore: FAITH
By Joseph ArthurThe first time I heard Joseph Arthur, twenty-something years ago, his voice instantly fascinated me: raspy, deep, literally haunting. Beyond the voice, his very personal touch of indie rock music, made him one of those...
Valley Of Distraction
By TankusI don’t know how I have missed them so far, but I did. Tankus —formerly known as Tankus The Henge— has been around for the past twenty years, and they produce the kind of music I simply love to hear. They blend...
The Ramones
By The RamonesIn the mid-seventies, when popular music leaned toward the spectacular theatrics of glam-rock or the dazzling virtuosity of prog rock, a band of thug-looking lads from Queens, going by the name of The Ramones, were...
Part of the Process with Carsie Blanton & The Burning Hell
Ever since I had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of a Carsie Blanton live performance during The 24hrs Play in Dublin last year, I was curious to get the full experience. Over the past year, she has been recording...
Aftermath
By Rolling StonesThe Stones The Rolling Stones stand tall in the rock world to this day. They are considered by most to amongst the most influential bands of all time. Debuting with their self-titled album in 1964, they became natural...
Don’t Miss Them (vol. 6)
This one came together pretty naturally. New releases, a few recommendations, and a couple of artists we’d been meaning to get back to. It moves around a bit, from off-kilter art punk to folk-leaning songs and quieter...
On The Boards
By Rory Gallagher, TasteOn The Boards is a special album for me as it was the first of Rory I had listened to from his days in Taste. It was evident from the first song that his more recent style, whilst slightly changed still carries those...
Peace in Mind
By Paul SherryI was recently recommended a new artist to check out. Paul Sherry. Now, I get recommended artists by friends, family and coworkers constantly. Sometimes I enjoy them. Other times, I nod along and say “I can see why you...
Inspired Conflicts
By Alpine SkiesUsually in my reviews, I like to give a bit of an introduction to the band. Alpine Skies, however, are relatively new on the scene, and so, we look more to their future than their past. A Dublin based band, this duo...
