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BB King Blues Summit 100

For some time now, I’ve been living in anticipation. Each song released from this album was played on repeat, keeping me in music for the last months. The BB King Blues Summit, organised by Joe Bonamassa is one of the most highly anticipated...

all the stars will fall

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 the show. Ambience in of itself is...

DJ Set

Data-driven algorithms for the most part, can be a bit invasive and a big marketing tool. One use, I find, is that it can expose new music that can so easily fall under the radar. Spotify’s algorithm introduced me to Mouseatouille through...

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High Fidelity

By Stephen Frears

When I first saw High Fidelity as a teenager in the late ‘90s, it felt like a revelation. It spoke directly to my adolescent sensibilities about love, heartbreak, and the idea that music could be the grand unifier of...

The 24 Hour Plays Dublin

Dublin Youth Theatre, or DYT for the regulars, is a charity organization that introduces young people to the world of theatre. It thrives on giving them a space to be themselves—outside of school or other social...

Awesome!

Anno Domini 1989–1995

By Black Sabbath

When the story of Black Sabbath is being told, it is often Ozzy Osbourne and (to a lessor extent) Ronnie James Dio that take central stage in that narrative. And rightly so, given that they are two titans of heavy meal...

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Luck And Strange

By David Gilmour

When he released his new album, David Gilmour claimed it was perhaps his best album since Dark Side of The Moon. I wouldn’t go that far. To me, I would say it is maybe the best since Wish You Were Here. (And no, I am...

Bamnan And Silvercork by Midlake Nice / Not too bad

Bamnan and Silvercork

By Midlake

Some albums captivate you from the very first listen. For reasons hard to pinpoint, Bamnan and Silvercork struck a chord with me instantly. At first glance, it seems reminiscent of Grandaddy or Mercury Rev, leading to...

Nice / Not too bad

No Wow

By The Kills

The early 2000s saw a resurgence of rock bands drawing heavy inspiration from the 1970s and early 1980s. Among this wave, The Kills—comprising two members, VV (Alison Mosshart) and Hotel (Jamie Hince)—emerged as a...

Legendary!!

The Wall

By Pink Floyd

The Marriage of “Orchestra + Rock”: A Bold Gamble with The Wall The union of orchestral grandeur and rock music, a pairing that doesn’t always hit the mark, has long been a favorite among progressive rock bands and...

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Relics

By Pink Floyd

In just two sides, Relics gathers the best of Pink Floyd’s early years, capturing the essence of a band that mastered a wide range of atmospheres and musical styles.

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This is Spinal Tap

By Rob Reiner

Spinal Tap: The Ultimate “Rockumentary” Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls are three eccentric rockers from England, active since the 1960s. Supposed pioneers of the rock scene, they’ve...

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Meddle

By Pink Floyd

Meddle is a pivotal album in the history of Pink Floyd. The sound remains very psychedelic but already hints at the electronic experiments of The Dark Side of the Moon. This album consists of six tracks, one of which...