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Revolver

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...

Richard Bodin
1 week ago
Live Shows

My Chemical Romance – Long Live the Black Parade

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...

Mags
1 week ago
Live Shows

Primavera Sound Barcelona – The Greatest Festival on Earth

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...

Mags
1 week ago

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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...

Matt Lucey
May 20, 2025
4 min read
Legendary!!
Essentials

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...

Ronan O'Brien
May 20, 2025
7 min read
Awesome!
New Releases

Ça Fait Plaisir

By Deluxe

The French moustache gang is back with a new album.If you don’t already know them, allow me… Deluxe is a silly, crazy French band who doesn’t believe in sticking to a particular genre. They all sport pretty...

Richard Bodin
May 20, 2025
4 min read
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New Releases

Sentient

By Santana

A Bit About Santana Carlos Santana is ranked among the best guitarists in the world. Having started his music career in the 60s, Santana was a huge inspiration to many. Being hugely inspired by rock and blues in the...

Matt Lucey
April 29, 2025
5 min read
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EP and Singles

Getting Gone

By ERNEST, Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg to Date Snoop Dogg is, and has been for some time, one of the biggest names in the Hip-Hop world. With several albums, collaborations and various other ventures, he’s one of the most recognised names in the...

Matt Lucey
April 29, 2025
4 min read
Lonely People with Power cover art Awesome!
New Releases

Lonely People with Power

By Deafheaven

Deafheaven Deafheaven are an American rock band with a heavy focus on black metal. What started off as a two piece with singer Kerry McCoy and guitarist George Clarke, has grown to be a 5 person initiative. The band...

Adam Kenny
April 29, 2025
6 min read
Portrait of my heart cover art Awesome!
New Releases

Portrait of My Heart

By SPELLLING

SPELLLING’s Tia Cabral Tia Cabral, a.k.a. SPELLLING ,hails from Oakland, California, and resides within the experimental and progressive pop world. I first came across SPELLLING with the release of their 2021...

Adam Kenny
April 29, 2025
6 min read
Awesome!
EP and Singles

No Different

By The Love Buzz

The Love Buzz is a band on the rise, and definitely one to keep an eye on. I’ll admit, I may be a little late to the party—but hey, better late than never! I discovered them recently during an acoustic session at...

Richard Bodin
April 29, 2025
3 min read
Legendary!!
Movies

Quadrophenia

By Franc Roddam

It’s 1979, and the Cannes Festival premieres a movie about parkas, scooters, and a working-class young boy in search of his own identity. Quadrophenia, the movie adaptation of The Who’s 1973 rock opera, revisits a piece...

Richard Bodin
April 29, 2025
7 min read
Good!
From our shelves

Muéstrame el Camino

By Tarantula

Tarántula has released a new album after years in limbo. In the past, a robbery of their gear cut their musical journey short. They almost had an album ready to go at that time. Now, the band has reunited and revisited...

David Moya
April 29, 2025
4 min read
Forever Howlong cover art Good!
New Releases

Forever Howlong

By Black Country, New Road

The departure of Isaac Woods In 2022, 5 days before the release of Ants From Up There, frontman and lead vocalist Isaac Wood left Black Country, New Road for good due to mental health issues. Although Wood left the band...

Adam Kenny
April 29, 2025
8 min read
Awesome!
EP and Singles

Y

By Y

The pandemic isolation was tough on everyone—especially in the artistic world, where money is often tight and so much depends on social gatherings. But even in the most difficult situations, resilience can thrive...

Richard Bodin
April 29, 2025
3 min read
Live Shows

Record Store Day 2025 in Limerick

Two shops, one city, and a whole lot of music love. Every year, in April, vinyl enthusiasts around the world have the perfect excuse to get out of their musical hideout and open ground to a quarrel with their banker:...

Richard Bodin
April 15, 2025
5 min read
Awesome!
From our shelves

Hackney Diamonds

By Rolling Stones

The Band to Date Hackney Diamonds is the latest release of The Rolling Stones. The legendary rock band, who initially formed in 1962, are amongst the most influential and long lived bands in the world. With such ground...

Matt Lucey
April 8, 2025
6 min read