The sky is falling in the background From airport music (shout out Brian Eno) to fill in the void, to soundtracks for shows such as Normal People. To fill the space while adding to the atmosphere and tone of...
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Category - Albums
Attitude Adjustment
By BuzzcocksFew bands in punk history balanced heart and bite like the Buzzcocks. Nearly five decades on, and following the loss of Pete Shelley, Attitude Adjustment arrives with the weight of legacy behind it — and expectations to...
Richard Bodin
Elvis Presley
By Elvis PresleyIf there is one act that made it through the ages and has earned the status of Legend, this is definitely Elvis Presley. Oh I am sure you all have in mind the ridiculous Las Vegas impersonators, too often commemorating...
David Bowie – Station to Station
By David BowieAn 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...
Connections
By Hermitage GreenAs 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...
Seeking Darkness
By HumericHumeric 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...
Spirit’s Not Broken
By Ben ReelBen 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...
Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
By Arctic MonkeysIt’s incredibly hard to believe it has been 20 years since the Arctic Monkeys exploded onto the music scene with their hard-hitting debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. Probably...
West End Girl
By Lily AllenBritish 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...
Don’t Be Dumb
By A$AP RockyA$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 —...
Your Picture
By The Sha La DasThe 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...
Heavy Metal
By Cameron WinterFrom 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...
Chain Yer Dragon
By GooseOver 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...
The Blues Is My Biography
By Billy Branch and the Sons of BluesWhen it comes to modern Chicago blues, few names carry as much weight as Billy Branch. A master harmonica player and longtime torchbearer of the genre, Branch has spent decades making sure the blues stays alive. With...
Blizzard
By Dove Ellis2025 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...
Stardust
By Danny BrownDanny 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...
