Revolver
By The BeatlesI 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 societal...
Richard Bodin
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Radiohead 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...
Trevor Dietz, the Sixth Member of Fontaines D.C., Has Died
The Irish music community is mourning the loss of Trevor Dietz. The longtime manager of Fontaines D.C. and one of the most influential figures in Dublin’s independent music scene. The Sixth Member of Fontaines D.C...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
