I have always been fascinated by the year 1967. So many legendary albums came out that year. But none of it would have happened without all different choices and changes that occurred in 1966. There were...
Richard Bodin
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Tori SheehanRadiohead and Shakespeare Reunite as Hamlet Hail to the Thief Heads to the Barbican
Following acclaimed sold-out runs in Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon last year, Hamlet Hail to the Thief will make its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre this autumn. The production runs from 31 October 2026 to...
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...
New Music Reviews
Enduro
By Wills Van DoornEnigmatic Brunch Records, an independent label from Kansas released an album by Eggs On Mars a couple of months ago that really got my attention. They seem to specialise in music with a retro vibe reminiscent of sunny...
Frozen Charlotte
By Jack WhiteOnly 2 months ago, I reviewed a release from the multitalented Jack White. At the time, White had just released a single, “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs”. This was released was anticipation of an album coming out on July...
Matt Lucey
Foreign tongues
By Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones need no introduction. Aside from the fact that I just recently reviewed the teaser single for this album, The Stones have been in the zeitgeist since the 60s. They truly are titans of the music...
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
By Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo, the most in love girl in the world At this point in her stardom, it is safe to say that Olivia Rodrigo has become a true household name. Olivia has been ruling the radio, online music discussions and 13...
Adam Kenny
Songs of Personal Loss and Protest
By Jon SpencerIf there is one constant in the rock ‘n’ roll landscape over the past four decades that you know won’t disappoint, it is Jon Spencer. Whether with Pussy Galore, Boss Hog or the legendary Jon Spencer...
Cry Baby
By Vince StaplesVince Staples returns with his seventh studio album. A huge deviation in style sees Vince explore a rock-infused sound and topics of black oppression in the US of A. Long Beach Boy Born in the infamous Compton...
Ronan O'Brien
The Qid From South
By DATQIDEXCELLimerick rapper DATQIDEXCEL announced himself to the music scene with his debut mixtape, The Qid From South. A local artist that somehow escaped me, I was delighted to discover this hidden talent of late. The Man Behind...
Masks off
By Jesse WellesJesse Allen Breckenridge Wells Is an American singer/songwriter/activist/guitarist who has taken the world by storm in recent years. Jesse began his music career at the age of 11, making his own music and burning it...
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50 Years of The Undertones & Teenage Kicks Still So Hard To Beat.
The first time I saw The Undertones play live was in the now long gone Savoy Theatre on Bedford Row in Limerick on 3rd of February 1980. They were supported by fellow northern band The Moondogs. The Blueprints The band...
Nicky Woulffe
The Smiths’ Gallery of Heroes
As The Queen Is Dead approaches its 40th anniversary, countless articles will once again celebrate the album as one of the defining records of the 1980s. Yet, I would like to take this opportunity to expand beyond the...
Live Shows
My Chemical Romance – Long Live the Black Parade
Get out your face paint, ripped jeans and black coats, the Black Parade has returned after 20 years of marching. Emos from near and far gathered for one out of the three sold out shows in Wembley Stadium, London. I was...
Mags
Primavera Sound Barcelona – The Greatest Festival on Earth
For people who like to stay up late and listen to all genres of music. Primavera Sound is not just a festival, but an institution for people who simply love music. Every year it boasts an impressive line up, released in...
Playlist
Don’t Miss Them – Vol. 10
From grunge-fuelled riffs and art-punk chaos to delicate folk ballads and psychedelic pop, this new Don’t Miss Them edition once again proves that great music refuses to stay in one lane. We’ve gathered...
Editorial Team
Liberté, Égalité, Rebellion: A Bastille Day Playlist
To celebrate Bastille Day, we decided to come up with a little special playlist… One that reflects the spirit of the day. It celebrates not only this historical day that kickstarted the French Revolution and so many...
Essentials Albums
Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton
By John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Eric ClaptonThe 1960s were a magical time for music. We had The Beatles, Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds and so so much more. At the time, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers were titans. Their music was influential in...
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...
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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Whozyerman?: Creativity Beyond the Algorithm
When Whozyerman? released “Miles Away” a couple of months ago, it wasn’t just the music that caught my attention. Alongside the single came the announcement that Paul Savage had removed his music from...
Word of Mouth and Packed Houses: The Rise of The Blow In’s
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 performing...
Older Articles
Wildflower
By The AvalanchesThis month marks 10 years since The Avalanches released their sophomore album, Wildflower. 16 years from their debut, the sample masters delivered another fantastic display of their talents. The Plunderphonics Before...
Звезда по имени Солнце
By КиноWhen the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it opened the world to remarkable hidden talents. One of the most extraordinary discoveries from deep behind the Iron Curtain was Kino, a band far ahead of their time that you...
Don’t Miss Them – Vol.9
Another week, another stack of songs worth your attention. This edition of Don’t Miss Them travels from Montréal to Melbourne, Portland to Cork, uncovering everything from swirling psychedelia and indie anthems to...
Lex Legion
By Lex LegionThose Amazing Dark Years Back in the 1980s, albums like Them, Abigail, Conspiracy, and The Eye (without Mickey Dee) set a standard that few bands have ever matched. These were terrifying, brilliantly crafted concept...
David Moya
Don’t Settle Vol. 2: Transmissions West
By Glen HansardHaving reviewed Don’t Settle Vol. 1 on its own, I find myself wishing I had waited until Don’t Settle Vol. 2: Transmissions West arrived. Recorded during the same sessions at Berlin’s storied Funkhaus, the two releases...
Peter Burrows
Play Your Games
By Greta Van FleetGreta Van Fleet are an American based rock group who gained significant popularity upon the release of their first album “Black Smoke Rising”. Overnight, this group of young musicians became billboard topping rock stars...
Thin Lizzy (Boxset)
By Thin LizzyThin Lizzy give the box treatment to their debut album Thin Lizzy from 1971. This was the day when Lizzy were a three man line up with Philip Lynott, Eric Bell and of course the man at the back Brian Downey, on the...
Gorillaz – The Era of the Stadium Gig
The world’s first virtual band has reached new levels. Nearly twenty years on, Gorillaz have upgraded even further to spellbinding stadium show. What might seem like a big leap for 2D, Noodle, Murdoc and Russel, makes...
Voivod Prove Small Venues Still Deliver the Greatest Live Experiences
Why This Was My Most Anticipated Gig This was the concert I had been looking forward to the most this year. While many people were counting the days until Metallica’s shows in Dublin, I honestly couldn’t...
One Night Wasn’t Enough: Metallica’s Dublin Spectacle
One Half of the Story By the time Metallica took to the stage in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening, Dublin had already witnessed the first chapter of their visit two nights earlier. Friday’s show formed part of their...
Frankie Downbeat and DatQidExcel Bring the Wild Geese Festival to Life
Thursday 25th June, The Commercial pub in Limerick vibrated to the loud bass sound of Frankie Downbeat‘s set mixing a wide range of records from Dub, to Reggae or Hip Hop while DatQidExcel was on the mic. The two...
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...
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...
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...
Caitlin Connors
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...
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...
