A few days after opening for Pinch Of Snuff and performing their first sold-out headline show at Mike The Pies, The Blow In’s were enjoying a remarkable run of momentum. The young trio have only been...
Richard Bodin
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The Riptide Movement Celebrate 20 Years With Orchestral Version of “All Works Out”
Irish rock band The Riptide Movement are marking 20 years together with a new orchestral reimagining of one of their best-known songs: “All Works Out.” Released today (May 22), the track sees the band collaborate with...
Maia SmithUndivided Attention Takes On The Wickham
Local Limerick-based band, Undivided Attention, plans on headlining their final performance before hiding away to work on their upcoming album! Their upcoming gig is set to be in The Wickham on 19th May. Who Is...
Tori Sheehan
Big Thief Announce Intimate Show in Limerick’s Dolans for Next Week
The surprise date has been announced for the April 28 (next week) in Dolan’s, Limerick. Presale tickets are to go on sale 22 April at 2pm. With very limited tickets going on general sale on April 23 at 10AM sharp...
Caitlin ConnorsEssentials Albums
Mother Earth’s Plantasia
By Mort GarsonFifty years ago, Mort Garson wrote and recorded a score of music specifically designed to help plants grow. One thing he never expected was how much of a cult classic this album has become today. The Wozard of Iz Mort...
Ronan O'BrienNew Music Reviews
From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth
By Future IslandsFuture Islands are celebrating their 20 years in music with the release of a compilation. But this is not a “Best of…“, instead a collection of rarities and hidden gems to showcase the band’s...
Bitknot
By Feeble Little HorseThe newly three piece band from Pennsylvania surprise dropped their 3rd LP on 26 May. On this album, the band explores capitalism, technology and as lead singer Lydia Slocum puts “this album is less ‘I am a...
The Boys of Dungeon Lane
By Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney goes back in time on a trip down memory lane with The Boys of Dungeon Lane, a beautiful and warm masterpiece that serves as his 21st solo offering. Macca has always been my favourite Beatle. His songs...
Nicky Woulffe
Songs in the Key of O
By Helen O' SheaHelen O’Shea, an Irish musician living in New-Jersey, has just released her debut album Songs in the Key of O. Helen, born in Limerick, Ireland, spent her life immersed in music while pursuing her career in medicine...
Matt Lucey
Remember the Humans
By Broken Social SceneYou were the rotten ones It’s been 9 years since we last heard from Broken Social Scene when they released their album Hug of Thunder. For many fans it’s been a long time coming to hear from the band. Whilst they did...
Adam Kenny
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AI-Generated Album Covers: Art or Slop?
The Artificial Intelligence Era is well and truly here. While AI-powered models and tools are incredibly useful resources for countless industries, the general consensus is that AI should have a place in the artistic...
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...
Straight from our shelves
Live! in Europe
By Rory GallagherRory Gallagher, a Rock/Blues guitarist released Live! in Europe in 1972. He recorded each song throughout his tour of Europe and then compiled them into a 48 minute long album. The bassist on the album is Gerry McAvoy...
Roger O'Donnell
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...
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...
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Don’t Miss Them – Vol.8
This month’s selection moves between introspection and celebration, between familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries. Long-awaited returns from Syd Matters, Arab Strap and Ezra Collective sit alongside...
Editorial TeamLive Shows
The Pixies in King John’s castle.
There are some bands that become part of your personal history. The Pixies are one of those bands. Their songs soundtrack particular moments, particular eras, and particular versions of ourselves. So when the legendary...
Peter Burrows
Rory Gallagher Festival 2026
Rory Gallagher Festival commemorates Rory’s life and legacy accross a four day event hosted in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Ireland’s oldest town is also the birth place of rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher...
Latest Movies
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...
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On the Path: Paul Sherry Talks Music, Meditation and Meaning
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 writing...
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...
Older Articles
Live! in Europe
By Rory GallagherRory Gallagher, a Rock/Blues guitarist released Live! in Europe in 1972. He recorded each song throughout his tour of Europe and then compiled them into a 48 minute long album. The bassist on the album is Gerry McAvoy...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
