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...
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...
When they hired Canadian artist Paul Henderson to design the cover of their latest album, Junk Drawer knew precisely what they were doing. After less than a few listens to the music, it becomes clear that the artwork...
The Wolfe Tones took their final bow after 61 years, closing a storied chapter with a second sell-out show at Thomond Park, Limerick, on July 13th. Long a bastion of patriotic Munster chants, the venue extended its...
With a packed house, pitch-perfect sound, and undeniable chemistry on stage, KT Tunstall delivered a show full of joy, power, and playful surprises. From singalongs to Talking Heads covers, it was a gig to remember.
A few weeks ago, on several occasions, I went to see Wreckquiem, the new play by Mike Finn in the Lime Tree Theatre, featuring Pat Shortt. One particular moment got me deep in the guts every time I saw it. And every...
This month marks the 45th anniversary of Joy Division’s second and final album, Closer. Released two months after the untimely passing of frontman Ian Curtis, the gloomy, dark sound unique to them is as powerful...
The Great and loved, Sufjan Stevens Sufjan Stevens is one of the most prolific song writers of our time. Few people whom have any inclination towards indie or singer songwriter need an introduction into who he is, but...
When modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa paid tribute to Irish guitar hero Rory Gallagher in Cork, it was more than a concert—it was a heartfelt homage. With stellar musicianship and genuine reverence, Bonamassa brought...
Today is one of those fortunate days where I get to discover something new and enjoy it deeply. It came in the form of Manchester-based US artist BC Camplight. At first, I got hooked by the music from his latest album A...
Today we’re going to talk about one of the greatest albums to emerge from the French alternative rock scene — by one of the greatest bands in French music history. Okay, I may be biased and overly enthusiastic, but only...
Pulp is back! A couple of months ago, I got quite excited when I saw that Pulp had finally come around to recording a new album. Since they called it quits a year after their last album — We Love Life — in 2001, nobody...
My Chemical Romance, lead by frontman Gerard Way, are without a doubt one of the most important bands of the past 25 years. In a time of Fall Out Boy, Paramore (a band that is still going strong with This Is Why being...
Ethel Cain so far It wasn’t that long ago since we had last heard from American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain (who’s real name is Hayden Silas Anhedönia). Back in January of this year Hayden released an EP called...
With a career spanning over six decades and more than forty albums released, Neil Young is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay. He hasn’t burnt away like Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain did, but he...
Republic of Loose are a real favourite of mine. Apart from providing the soundtrack to some of the best years we had in this country, they introduced the Irish public to some of the finest genre-bending music ever...
It’s been thirty years since Dave Grohl emerged from the ashes of Nirvana and introduced Foo Fighters to the world. Heavy, grungy and a testament to the instrumental ingenuity of Grohl, this album is one of my...
I hadn’t seen Iron Maiden in 20 years, so getting the chance to see them live again in Malahide Castle for their 50th anniversary tour was something truly special. We bought our tickets about six or seven months ago...
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