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 societal changes of course, new psychedelic...
Get out your face paint, ripped jeans and black coats, the Black Parade has returned after 20 years of marching. Emos from near and far gathered for one out of the three sold out shows in Wembley Stadium, London. I was one of the lucky few who were...
For people who like to stay up late and listen to all genres of music. Primavera Sound is not just a festival, but an institution for people who simply love music. Every year it boasts an impressive line up, released in full in September, leaving 8...
Big time for Big Thief It’s been a pretty interesting past few years for Big Thief. Since 2020 lead singer and songwriter, Adrianne Lenker, released a new solo project called songs which has gone on to be incredibly...
Earl Sweatshirt returns with his fifth studio album, Live Laugh Love. Three years on from the brilliant Sick! and the equally short Some Rap Songs, Earl is still laying his marker on modern hip-hop. Earl Sweatshirt...
Story of Ethel Cain It wasn’t that long ago when we had from Ethel Cain. Earlier this year Ethel, who’s real name is Hayden Silas Anhedönia. They released their ambient project Perverts, which had taken on an a dreary...
A Dad’s Take on Taylor Swift’s New Album As a 45-year-old dad of a 12-year-old Taylor Swift superfan, I’ve heard more Taylor in the past few years than I ever imagined I would. From Fearless car singalongs to heated...
I’ve followed Glen Hansard’s journey for decades, but this performance felt different — more personal, more rooted. There’s something special about hearing songs of love, loss, and redemption in a room where poetry...
Sixty years ago — in July 1965, under the sweltering Memphis heat — Otis Redding walked into Stax Studios and, in just twenty-four hours, recorded one of the defining albums of soul music. Otis Blue wasn’t simply made —...
Twenty years ago, I walked out of one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. To be honest, I was on the fence about going — until I noticed that Blues Explosion were the support act. But it was The Hives who floored me. I...
The 1970’s were tumultuous times in Ireland; with civil rights issues, church-led domineering and political corruption rife. All of these socioeconomic issues had one hell of a soundtrack however, courtesy of Thin...
After nearly four decades, Spinal Tap returns with a sequel that mixes nostalgia, absurdity, and a few standout laughs. While it delivers charm and memorable moments — including a Beatle cameo singing “Cups and Cakes” —...
From his early days in Louisiana to sharing the stage with legends like Clapton and Zeppelin, Buddy Guy has shaped the sound of modern blues. Now, at 89, he releases Ain’t Done With the Blues, an album that both honors...
The Alien Franchise Alien has been counted amongst the best sci-fi horror franchises of all time. Ever since 1979, the movies have been instilling fear in fans. One of the most important aspects of horror movies (and...
UK Indie Darlings Wolf Alice are one of the most beloved indie bands to come out of the 2010 UK music scene. Lead by Ellie Rowsell and Joff Odie, Wolf Alice have gone on to create quite a decent catalogue for themselves...
CMAT returns with her third studio album, EURO-COUNTRY. A fantastic project invoking every emotion from relationships to the late Celtic Tiger era, our very own “Dunboyne Diana” continues to impress on her...
The Black Keys have built a career on raw blues-rock riffs, gritty energy, and an unmistakable two-man chemistry. Two decades on from their basement beginnings in Akron, Ohio, the duo return with a new album that shows...
To promote their new album Altar, released on September 19, NewDad took a refreshing approach: a record shop tour. Tickets to these intimate shows weren’t sold but earned—fans had to pre-order the album in-store. In an...
Sweets has quickly become one of the most notorious acts to emerge from Limerick. Formed during the Covid pandemic, the band brings together musicians from across the Treaty City’s scene — with members having played in...
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