The Hidden Track

Revolver at 60: When The Beatles Changed Forever

Legendary!!

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...

Enduro

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Enigmatic Brunch Records, an independent label from Kansas released an album by Eggs On Mars a couple of months ago that really got my attention. They seem to specialise in music with a retro vibe reminiscent...

Frozen Charlotte

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Only 2 months ago, I reviewed a release from the multitalented Jack White. At the time, White had just released a single, “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs”. This was released was anticipation of an album coming out...

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Suddenly June

By Barry J Walsh

History of Barry J Walsh Barry J Walsh is an Irish musician, born in Cavan and a proud member of Irelands song-writing community. With only 2 major previous singles, “Suddenly June” marks Barry’s third...

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Natural Magick

By Kula Shaker

Believe it or not, Natural Magick almost slipped under my radar. I missed the news that original keyboardist Jay Darlington had rejoined Kula Shaker, and with him, the band quietly released an album that rekindles their...

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Come and Find Me

By Robin Trower

Robin Trower has recently released a new album, “Come and Find Me”. This is far from Trower’s first release however. Trower was born and raised in England and played in a variety of bands throughout his life. In...

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In Colour

By Jamie xx

In Colour celebrated its tenth anniversary this May. It’s easily one of my favourite electronic albums out of the UK, and here’s why. Jamie xx James Thomas Smith, more widely known as Jamie xx, is a wizard...

Viagr Aboys, by the Viagra Boys Awesome!

Viagr Aboys

By Viagra Boys

Okay! Alright! Okay… Let’s talk about the Viagra Boys.The Swedish punk band formed in 2015 made their name by tackling controversial themes with a satirical bite. They take sneaky pleasure in skewering toxic...

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Ave Ubu

By Ubu Imperator

Ubu Imperator is a neo-krautrock band hailing from Munich, formed in early 2022. The trio consists of guitarist Simon Bartenschlager, synthesist Raphael Höps, and drummer Daniel Pizarro. I recently saw them live in...

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Room On The Porch

By TajMo

Eight years ago, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ joined forces to create a strong collaborative album under the moniker TajMo. It wasn’t the best work of either artist, but we’re talking about two living legends of blues...

thread of stone kanekoayano cover art Awesome!

Thread of Stone

By kanekoayano

Kaneko Ayano as…kanekoayano Kaneko Ayano is a Japanese singer songwriter. kanekoayano is the name of the band and comes from the front woman Kaneko Ayano. Kaneko has been around for some time, and has several...

The Colour Green, by Imelda Kehoe Good!

The Colour Green

By Imelda Kehoe

There is a certain kind of music that does not shout to be heard but instead seeps into your life like a welcome draft of warm air through a door you didn’t know was open. Imelda Kehoe’s latest offering, The Colour...

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El Clon

By VRA

Victor Roselló has been inactive for a while for personal reasons. His last album, released some time ago under the name Sr. Broken, was titled El Álbum. That release featured Germán Javaloyas on vocals and keyboards...

What was What single cover art Good!

What Was That

By Lorde

Washington Square, Lorde, a white shirt, dangly chains, headphones and a teaser for her new song. I think we all had a moment of “what was that?” when the initial teaser came out. The last we heard from...

NewDad Safe EP Nice / Not too bad

Safe

By NewDad

Galway based band NewDad have had an intersting couple of years or so. From their MADRA album releasing to positive reception from both critics and fans, to the album’s art going viral in China , NewDad have been busy...

Strike Up The Band - by Little Feat Awesome!

Strike up the Band

By Little Feat

Intro to the band Last month, I did a review for a single released by Little Feat. I gave “Too High to Cut my Hair” a very favourable rating. This excited me for the release of Strike up the Band on May 9th. I’ve been a...

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Pink Elephant

By Arcade Fire

After a long silence and a wave of controversy, Arcade Fire return with Pink Elephant, their first new album since 2022. Unveiled during a surprise set at Luck Reunion, the record marks a shift in tone—mixing traces of...

Legendary!!

Aaagh!

By Republic of Loose

The Good Old Days 2006 was a hell of a year in Ireland. We had fat wallets, cracking weather and were living in blissful ignorance that the Celtic Tiger was dying. The airwaves were full of the likes of Cascada, Sandi...