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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
