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A Gospel of Some Sort

A Long-Awaited Return It has been sixteen years since Syd Matters released their last album, Brotherocean. Shortly after, the band felt they had to explore other things individually… A year ago, rumours of the band coming back together were getting...

Richard Bodin
5 days ago
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Love

Kevin Rowland is no stranger to writing about love in his music or in his  recent autobiography Bless Me Father. His book was indeed looking back on his traumas, relationships, and regrets he had throughought his life. Love is the seventh album...

Nicky Woulffe
5 days ago
EP and Singles

The Fisherman and Other Stories

Usually Stephen Brennan performs with his “power trio” Cold Shot with whom he covers blues. The band is known for their energetic performances around places like the Rory Gallagher Festival, Blues on The Bay or Ballycastle Blues Festival...

Richard Bodin
5 days ago

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Wish You Were Here

By Pink Floyd

When they released Dark Side Of The Moon in 1973, Pink Floyd went from the status of an acclaimed rock band, to the status of Legend. They had just produced one of the most influential album of the era. Breaking all...

Richard Bodin
September 2, 2025
14 min read
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Rum, Sodomy & The Lash

By The Pogues

Forty years ago, an album by a band emerging from London’s rowdy punk scene shook the foundations of Irish traditional music. Rum, Sodomy & The Lash, the Pogues' second release, wasn’t just a record — it was a statement...

Richard Bodin
August 12, 2025
6 min read
Awesome!
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Love Made Trees

By Loaded Honey

Jungle's duo of Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd take a step away from dancefloor fillers and have given us a gem of slow, soul-filled belters. Dim the lights and pull that special someone close, this one is a beauty.

Ronan O'Brien
August 12, 2025
6 min read
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DON’T TAP THE GLASS

By Tyler, the Creator

The teens were NOT alright! ODFWGKTA Most people whom were teenagers in the early 2010s don’t need an introduction to Tyler, the Creator. In fact, I don’t think anyone who knows about music in any capacity does nowadays...

Adam Kenny
August 12, 2025
7 min read
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The New Eve Is Rising

By The New Eves

The New Eves came up a couple of times on my social feeds recently as they just released their debut album: The New Eve Is Rising. The imagery of the artwork cover is intriguing, suggesting some kind of mysticism, and...

Richard Bodin
August 12, 2025
5 min read
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Somewhere in Time

By Iron Maiden

A Timeless Masterpiece of Heavy Metal Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden is widely regarded as one of the band’s most unique and forward-thinking albums. Released in 1986, this groundbreaking record marked a pivotal...

David Moya
August 12, 2025
3 min read
Legendary!!
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Iron Maiden

By Iron Maiden

Discovering Iron Maiden’s Debut Album – Raw, Rebellious, and Revolutionary Another Iron Maiden album I deeply appreciate is their self-titled debut, Iron Maiden, released in 1980. It marked the band’s first official...

David Moya
August 12, 2025
3 min read
Awesome!
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Walk This Road

By The Doobie Brothers

More than five decades in, The Doobie Brothers prove they’re far from done. With Walk This Road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers blend nostalgia with fresh energy, delivering bluesy rock, heartfelt ballads, and...

Matt Lucey
July 22, 2025
4 min read
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EP and Singles

Best Laid Plans

By Neptune Blood

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. The guys from Neptune Blood know it all too well. Born from the ashes of their previous adventure, Fox Jaw, that lasted pretty much two decades, the new Limerick band is trying...

Richard Bodin
July 22, 2025
3 min read
Meh...
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I quit

By Haim

The Haim sisters are back with their fourth album, I quit. And it’s great timing for anyone who just dumped their piece of shit ex. This one’s for you. Sister Act Haim are a family. By that, I don’t...

Ronan O'Brien
July 22, 2025
6 min read