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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
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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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Play Your Games

By Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet are an American based rock group who gained significant popularity upon the release of their first album “Black Smoke Rising”. Overnight, this group of young musicians became billboard topping rock stars...

Matt Lucey
4 weeks ago
4 min read
Nice / Not too bad
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Thin Lizzy (Boxset)

By Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy give the box treatment to their debut album Thin Lizzy from 1971. This was the day when Lizzy were a three man line up with Philip Lynott, Eric Bell and of course the man at the back Brian Downey, on the...

Nicky Woulffe
4 weeks ago
2 min read
Live Shows

Gorillaz – The Era of the Stadium Gig

The world’s first virtual band has reached new levels. Nearly twenty years on, Gorillaz have upgraded even further to spellbinding stadium show. What might seem like a big leap for 2D, Noodle, Murdoc and Russel, makes...

Mags
4 weeks ago
10 min read
Legendary!!
Essentials

Mother Earth’s Plantasia

By Mort Garson

Fifty years ago, Mort Garson wrote and recorded a score of music specifically designed to help plants grow. One thing he never expected was how much of a cult classic this album has become today. The Wozard of Iz Mort...

Ronan O'Brien
2 months ago
6 min read
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Songs in the Key of O

By Helen O' Shea

Helen O’Shea, an Irish musician living in New-Jersey, has just released her debut album Songs in the Key of O. Helen, born in Limerick, Ireland, spent her life immersed in music while pursuing her career in medicine...

Matt Lucey
2 months ago
5 min read
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Remember the Humans

By Broken Social Scene

You were the rotten ones It’s been 9 years since we last heard from Broken Social Scene when they released their album Hug of Thunder. For many fans it’s been a long time coming to hear from the band. Whilst they did...

Adam Kenny
2 months ago
5 min read
Awesome!
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Bitknot

By Feeble Little Horse

The newly three piece band from Pennsylvania surprise dropped their 3rd LP on 26 May. On this album, the band explores capitalism, technology and as lead singer Lydia Slocum puts “this album is less ‘I am a...

Caitlin Connors
2 months ago
5 min read
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TÄKOMĀ

By Gondhawa

I recently came back to my hometown, Angers, in France for a couple of days. As I had some spare time, I decided to visit my favourite record store in the capital of Anjou: HomeWax. There I had a wonderful chat with the...

Richard Bodin
2 months ago
4 min read
Awesome!
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Live! in Europe

By Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher, a Rock/Blues guitarist released Live! in Europe in 1972. He recorded each song throughout his tour of Europe and then compiled them into a 48 minute long album. The bassist on the album is Gerry McAvoy...

Roger O'Donnell
2 months ago
4 min read
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The Pixies in King John’s castle.

There are some bands that become part of your personal history. The Pixies are one of those bands. Their songs soundtrack particular moments, particular eras, and particular versions of ourselves. So when the legendary...

Peter Burrows
2 months ago
5 min read
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Rory Gallagher Festival 2026

Rory Gallagher Festival commemorates Rory’s life and legacy accross a four day event hosted in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Ireland’s oldest town is also the birth place of rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher...

Roger O'Donnell
2 months ago
7 min read