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...
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Maia SmithOlivia Rodrigo Announces New Album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love”
Olivia Rodrigo has announced her third album. The singer, songwriter and actor announced on her Instagram with over 39 million followers. “You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” is set to be released on...
Tori Sheehan
Richard BodinDua Lipa Set To Curate London Literature Festival 2026
The English-Albanian singer, songwriter and actor will curate the 2026 London Literature Festival. The Brits and Grammy winner appears to be the best musician for the job. London Literature Festival 2026 The Southbank...
Eagles of Death Metal Dublin 2026 Show
Rock fans in Dublin can expect a high-energy night this November. Eagles of Death Metal have confirmed a headline show at The Academy. The performance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Death By...
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Brian BoyleNew Music Reviews
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...
Matt Lucey
The Man Comes Around
By PulpAfter their long-awaited 2025 comeback with More, Pulp are back again. But this time, in miniature. Their latest digital EP spans just three tracks, yet it offers a surprisingly broad palette: a daring Johnny Cash cover...
Emma Lawlor
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...
Répression
By TrustThe other day, I was browsing my record collection looking for something ‘refreshing‘. By that, I mean something I haven’t listened to for a while, something that would break away from my recent...
Vol. II
By Angine de PoitrineViral math rock sensation Angine de Poitrine return with their second album. A duo whose appearances are as bizarre as the music they produce, they are certainly an enigma. Khn et Klek Hailing from Saguenay, Québéc...
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By UnderscoresI remember you! The county fair! “Del mar county fair 2008” is the first I had ever heard of Underscores. What to me, felt like to be some of the newer wave of 100 Gecs inspirations to come out in recent years. The...
Adam KennyLet us tell you a story
The Art of McCartney And The Man Is Still On The Run
Paul McCartney is now 65 years threading the boards in the world we call Rock-and-Roll. First as a member of the Quarrymen which would eventually become The Beatles, and then Wings… The Post Beatles Era After The...
Nicky Woulffe
Long Before MTV: When “St. Louis Blues” Became the First Music Video
Now that The Hidden Track has opened a new video section, it feels only right to go back to the very beginning and ask a simple question: what was the first music video? Before we even start, let’s clear a couple of...
Playlist
Don’t Miss Them (vol. 5)
This month’s Hidden Track playlist dives deep into the freshest, most intriguing sounds from across Europe and beyond. From the neo-acoustic introspection of Munyamunya Plastic. and the lush, string-laden atmospheres of...
Editorial TeamLive Shows
Pinch of Snuff Lift Dolans in a Cultural Display of Jigs & Reels
Pinch of Snuff are a band I was desperate to see live. Being introduced to the band from viral videos, their 2026 tour of Ireland was one opportunity I was never going to pass. Pinch of Snuff Pinch of Snuff are...
Gorillaz Turn Dublin Into a Living, Breathing Visual Soundscape
Prior to Albarn and crew arriving, the tone for the night had already been set by support act Sounds Mint. Blending elements of rock, and rap, they proved to be a fitting and thoughtful complement to what followed...
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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...
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Fifteen Years On: Barry Murphy Reflects on the Journey of Hermitage Green
On May 3rd, 2026, Hermitage Green will take over the stage at King John’s Castle to kick off their anniversary tour in style. Fifteen years is no small feat for any band, and the Limerick group plans to celebrate the...
Revolution with Music: Carsie Blanton’s Art of Resistance
When I discovered Carsie Blanton a little over a year ago, quite by chance, I was immediately drawn to her music. By now, dear reader, you probably know that I come from France — a country with a long and turbulent...
Older Articles
Seán Feeny and the Pull of “Tír Mór”
Seán Feeny doesn’t have the typical musical journey. While he spent his younger years spread across Germany, Northern Ireland and Ireland, he grew up with a rich musical background, surrounded by instruments of...
Que se passe-t-il ?
By LézardThe mysterious algorithms out there sometimes seem to know me well. I was accidentally served a shot of Lézard, and the least I can say is that they got my attention instantly. What I heard was a crazy mix of funk...
Only Moonlight
By SaltaireIn the ever fertile landscape of Irish folk music, new groups often emerge carrying the tradition forward while gently bending it toward new horizons. The trio Saltaire do exactly that on their debut EP Only Moonlight...
Make-up is a Lie
By MorrisseyMorrissey is finally releasing new material for the first time since I Am Not A Dog On A Chain (2020). However, he never really stopped being active, between and touring. He did, however, record an album in 2021...
Somebody tried to sell me a bridge
By Van MorrisonVan the Man Van Morrison needs no introduction. A true titan of the music industry, Van has been releasing music steadily since the 60s. He has the rare honour of being in the top 10 albums for 4 consecutive decades. To...
Hammer and chisel
By Altered Five Blues BandMeet the Band Altered Five Blues Band is a five piece blues band that formed in 2002. Hailing from Wisconsin, they’ve been steadily bringing out music ever since. With 7 studio albums, and plenty of live shows...
Who Am I
By The Tedeschi Trucks BandIntro to the band Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks formed the band “The Tedeschi Trucks Band” in 2010. A married couple, with a shared love for music, this dynamic duo took the blues world by storm. The couple got...
The Mountain
By Gorillaz, Damon AlbarnGorillaz There was once a time when you’d wait up to 5-7 years for a new Gorillaz album. Their debut was 2001. You would then wait till 2005 for Demon Days. Plastic Beach was then released in 2010. The wait for the next...
Good Morning (I love You)
By Eggs On MarsEggs on Mars come from Kansas City, and although I’m only discovering them now, the band have been around for more than a decade. The quartet features songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Brad Smith, alongside bassist and...
Nothing’s About to Happen to Me
By MitskiHow Mitski of her Nothing’s About to Happen to Me is a really good way to describe the experience when listening to Mitski. Listening to “Last Words of a Shooting Star” or “Two Slow Dancers” would guarantee a wellness...
Dublin Feels The Full Force Of Alter Bridge
So far in Dublin this year, a sunny day is as rare as hen’s teeth. But luckily today, the missing in action blue skies made a cameo appearance to welcome American rock/metal hybrid Alter Bridge back to the city. The...
Don’t Miss Them – vol. 4
Every week brings a fresh wave of songs worth diving into, and this latest edition of our Don’t Miss Them playlist gathers some of the most intriguing new releases around. From indie confessionals and cinematic folk to...
Horslips: the Original kings Of Celtic Rock and Folk Music.
The first time I saw Horslips was in the early 70s. They performed on a program on RTE television called “Fonn” and thereafter on the BBC on the “Old Grey Whistle Test” with the great Bob Harris...
Across the Shannon and Beyond: A Saint-Patrick’s Day Irish Playlist
Ireland’s musical landscape is as rich and varied as its history, moving effortlessly between centuries-old traditions and fearless modern experimentation. For our St Patrick’s Day Special Edition, we present you with...
Trad Folkin’ Rocks Fills The Record Room
I happened to be drinking in The Commercial Bar one night and standing at the urinal, my eyes gravitated to a poster on the wall. “Trad Folkin’ Rocks” presenting a night of pure Celtic rock, and I...
