The Hidden Track

Pulp's New Three Track EP

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After their long-awaited 2025 comeback with More, Pulp are back again. But this time, in miniature. Their latest digital EP spans just three tracks, yet it offers a surprisingly broad palette: a daring Johnny...

Peace in Mind

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I was recently recommended a new artist to check out. Paul Sherry. Now, I get recommended artists by friends, family and coworkers constantly. Sometimes I enjoy them. Other times, I nod along and say “I can...

Inspired Conflicts

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Usually in my reviews, I like to give a bit of an introduction to the band. Alpine Skies, however, are relatively new on the scene, and so, we look more to their future than their past. A Dublin based band...

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Hither Thither

By O Emperor

Irish albums are essential to my listening. While O Emperor had previously appeared in my rotation, I can’t say I was overly impressed. However, stumbling across their debut album gave me plenty of things to...

Meh...

Attitude Adjustment

By Buzzcocks

Few 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...

Legendary!!

Elvis Presley

By Elvis Presley

If 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...

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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...

Seeking Darkness Covert Art Awesome!

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...

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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...

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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...

West End Girl Cover Art Good!

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...

Nice / Not too bad

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 —...

Nice / Not too bad

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...

Heavy Metal Album Cover Good!

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...

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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...

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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...