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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
New Releases

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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Pyschopomp

By Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast, fronted by Michelle Zauner, has become one of the most prolific and beloved indie acts of the late 2010s and 2020s. Jubilee, released in 2021, was on many people’s AOTY upon release. In that same...

Adam Kenny
4 months ago
5 min read
Awesome!
EP and Singles

In The Stars

By Rolling Stones

I hardly think the Stones need much of an introduction. An inarguable pillar of the Rock world, the Stones have been in the Zeitgeist since the 60s. With Jagger’s iconic moves inspiring song’s, Keith’s longevity...

Matt Lucey
4 months ago
4 min read
Good!
EP and Singles

Overnight Delivery

By Delicate Steve

Intro to delicate Steve Delicate Steve, AKA Steve Marion, is an American musician who has gained attention in recent years. Steve, born in New Jersey, was planning his career in music from the start. Before leaving high...

Matt Lucey
5 months ago
4 min read
Good!
EP and Singles

God and the Broken Ribs

By Jack White

Background of Jack Jack White is one of the most renowned rock musicians of the early 2000s. Jack was a core member of the band, The White Stripes, with his then wife, Meg White. Born in Detroit, Jack would build up his...

Matt Lucey
5 months ago
3 min read
AN INSATIABLE HIGH cover art Awesome!
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AN INSATIABLE HIGH

By Masayoshi Takanaka

SUMMER IS HERE We’re getting to that time of the year. The rain is less frequent. Evenings are getting longer. Evening sunsets are looking like cotton candy that you wish you could slurp up. The beach is calling. Summer...

Adam Kenny
5 months ago
6 min read
Nice / Not too bad
New Releases

Superbloom

By Jessie Ware

Dance-pop queen Jessie Ware returns with another helping of what people love. On her sixth studio album, Superbloom, the Londoner navigates between the dancefloor and the bedroom on a multifaceted project. Dancing Queen...

Ronan O'Brien
5 months ago
6 min read
Awesome!
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Valley Of Distraction

By Tankus

I don’t know how I have missed them so far, but I did. Tankus —formerly known as Tankus The Henge— has been around for the past twenty years, and they produce the kind of music I simply love to hear. They blend...

Richard Bodin
5 months ago
4 min read
Legendary!!
Essentials

The Ramones

By The Ramones

In the mid-seventies, when popular music leaned toward the spectacular theatrics of glam-rock or the dazzling virtuosity of prog rock, a band of thug-looking lads from Queens, going by the name of The Ramones, were...

Richard Bodin
5 months ago
9 min read
Legendary!!
Essentials

Aftermath

By Rolling Stones

The Stones The Rolling Stones stand tall in the rock world to this day. They are considered by most to amongst the most influential bands of all time. Debuting with their self-titled album in 1964, they became natural...

Matt Lucey
5 months ago
5 min read
Awesome!
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On The Boards

By Rory Gallagher, Taste

On The Boards is a special album for me as it was the first of Rory I had listened to from his days in Taste. It was evident from the first song that his more recent style, whilst slightly changed still carries those...

Roger O'Donnell
5 months ago
7 min read