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David Bowie – Station to Station

An Intro the the Legend By the time Station to Station arrived in 1976, David Bowie was already several artists deep into his own career. Born in London in 1947, Bowie showed signs of creative restlessness early on. He studied art and music...

Matt Lucey
6 days ago
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Connections

As Hermitage Green is getting ready for their fifteenth-anniversary concerts in Limerick’s King John Castle and Whelan’s in Dublin, what better occasion to rediscover their latest and more adventurous album: Connections released in 2024. After more...

Richard Bodin
6 days ago
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Seeking Darkness

Humeric is not a name you’re going to be too familiar with unless you are keeping an eye on Parannoul. The pseudonym for shoegaze, ambient noise rock project from a South Korean artist that is mostly known as Parannoul. I say mostly as the artist...

Adam Kenny
6 days ago

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Connections

By Hermitage Green

As Hermitage Green is getting ready for their fifteenth-anniversary concerts in Limerick’s King John Castle and Whelan’s in Dublin, what better occasion to rediscover their latest and more adventurous album: Connections...

Richard Bodin
6 days ago
4 min read
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From our shelves

Seeking Darkness

By Humeric

Humeric is not a name you’re going to be too familiar with unless you are keeping an eye on Parannoul. The pseudonym for shoegaze, ambient noise rock project from a South Korean artist that is mostly known as Parannoul...

Adam Kenny
6 days ago
4 min read
New Releases

Spirit’s Not Broken

By Ben Reel

Ben Reel Himself There’s something reassuring about artists who simply never stop. Ben Reel is one of those musicians — relentlessly creative and deeply committed. Spirit’s Not Broken is his latest reminder that...

Matt Lucey
6 days ago
4 min read
New Releases

Bloodline

By Mon Rovîa

There are debut albums that introduce an artist, and others that quietly lay out an entire life. Bloodlines belongs firmly to the latter. It is not simply a collection of songs, but a carefully shaped narrative in which...

Richard Bodin
6 days ago
6 min read
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New Releases

West End Girl

By Lily Allen

British Pop Icon: Lily Allen (Harbour?) If you grew up in the mid 2000s like I did, you’ll be very familiar with Lily Allen. Popular and sometimes controversial British pop icon Lily Allen made a come back with her...

Adam Kenny
6 days ago
5 min read
New Releases

Don’t Be Dumb

By A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly-anticipated fourth studio album. Almost a decade since his last release, this one has divided fans and critics alike. Lord Flacko Jodye II Rakim Athelston Mayers goes by many names —...

Ronan O'Brien
6 days ago
9 min read
New Releases

Your Picture

By The Sha La Das

The rarity of 21st century doo-wop returns in a second release from Staten Island’s The Sha La Das. Continuing to etch their legacy into the modern music scene, Bill Schalda and his sons are back with more of the...

Ronan O'Brien
6 days ago
7 min read
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Heavy Metal

By Cameron Winter

From the mind of Cameron Winter: Cameron Winter’s thoughts Cameron Winter is an American singer songwriter that you may already be acquainted with. Not only has he become one of the most interesting and unique...

Adam Kenny
4 weeks ago
5 min read
New Releases

Chain Yer Dragon

By Goose

Over the last few years, Goose have steadily built a reputation as a band willing to blur the lines between rock, jam, funk, and soul. Known just as much for their live chemistry as their studio work, the band has...

Matt Lucey
4 weeks ago
4 min read
New Releases

Blizzard

By Dove Ellis

2025 was another stellar year of new releases. While new releases can often be overlooked in December, I stumbled upon a gem with Dove Ellis’ debut album, Blizzard. Dove Ellis Hailing from Galway, Dove Ellis moved...

Ronan O'Brien
4 weeks ago
7 min read
EP and Singles

The Red Album (vol.2)

By Carsie Blanton

After a busy year spent touring and fighting for her convictions, Carsie Blanton returns with the second volume of The Red Album. This new effort, self-produced and crowd-funded and available for free on her website, is...

Richard Bodin
4 weeks ago
4 min read
New Releases

Stardust

By Danny Brown

Danny Brown returns with his seventh studio album, Stardust. A beginning of sorts, it’s his first release while sober, and sees a new direction to his music. With elements of hyperpop, EDM and industrial hip-hop...

Ronan O'Brien
4 weeks ago
9 min read