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...
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...
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...
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...
The 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...
In 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...
Morrissey 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...
Van 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...
Meet 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...
Intro 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...
Gorillaz 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...
Eggs 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...
How 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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