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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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Sleeping With The Light On

By Thumper

THUMPER make a return with their sophomore album, Sleeping With The Light On. A band known for their huge sound, the sextet have taken a step back and looked inward on their latest project. THUMPER THUMPER are, in my...

Ronan O'Brien
5 months ago
6 min read
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EP and Singles

Rock Me Baby

By Van Morrison, Buddy Guy

Intro to the two Van Morisson is a well know musician whos refuses to be bound to a single genre. From Rock to blues, Jazz to R&B, he’s done it all. Having grown up surrounded by early blues and Jazz, he was ideally...

Matt Lucey
5 months ago
4 min read
Awesome!
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Hither Thither

By O Emperor

Irish albums are essential to my listening. While O Emperor had previously appeared in my rotation, I can’t say I was overly impressed. However, stumbling across their debut album gave me plenty of things to...

Ronan O'Brien
5 months ago
6 min read
Meh...
New Releases

Attitude Adjustment

By Buzzcocks

Few bands in punk history balanced heart and bite like the Buzzcocks. Nearly five decades on, and following the loss of Pete Shelley, Attitude Adjustment arrives with the weight of legacy behind it — and expectations to...

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

Elvis Presley

By Elvis Presley

If there is one act that made it through the ages and has earned the status of Legend, this is definitely Elvis Presley. Oh I am sure you all have in mind the ridiculous Las Vegas impersonators, too often commemorating...

Richard Bodin
5 months ago
11 min read
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New Releases

Spirit’s Not Broken

By Ben Reel

Ben Reel Himself There’s something reassuring about artists who simply never stop. Ben Reel is one of those musicians — relentlessly creative and deeply committed. Spirit’s Not Broken is his latest reminder that...

Matt Lucey
6 months ago
4 min read
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Connections

By Hermitage Green

As Hermitage Green is getting ready for their fifteenth-anniversary concerts in Limerick’s King John Castle and Whelan’s in Dublin, what better occasion to rediscover their latest and more adventurous album: Connections...

Richard Bodin
6 months ago
4 min read
Seeking Darkness Covert Art Awesome!
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Seeking Darkness

By Humeric

Humeric is not a name you’re going to be too familiar with unless you are keeping an eye on Parannoul. The pseudonym for shoegaze, ambient noise rock project from a South Korean artist that is mostly known as Parannoul...

Adam Kenny
6 months ago
4 min read
West End Girl Cover Art Good!
New Releases

West End Girl

By Lily Allen

British Pop Icon: Lily Allen (Harbour?) If you grew up in the mid 2000s like I did, you’ll be very familiar with Lily Allen. Popular and sometimes controversial British pop icon Lily Allen made a come back with her...

Adam Kenny
6 months ago
5 min read
Awesome!
New Releases

Bloodline

By Mon Rovîa

There are debut albums that introduce an artist, and others that quietly lay out an entire life. Bloodlines belongs firmly to the latter. It is not simply a collection of songs, but a carefully shaped narrative in which...

Richard Bodin
6 months ago
6 min read
Nice / Not too bad
New Releases

Your Picture

By The Sha La Das

The rarity of 21st century doo-wop returns in a second release from Staten Island’s The Sha La Das. Continuing to etch their legacy into the modern music scene, Bill Schalda and his sons are back with more of the...

Ronan O'Brien
6 months ago
7 min read
Nice / Not too bad
New Releases

Don’t Be Dumb

By A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly-anticipated fourth studio album. Almost a decade since his last release, this one has divided fans and critics alike. Lord Flacko Jodye II Rakim Athelston Mayers goes by many names —...

Ronan O'Brien
6 months ago
9 min read
Heavy Metal Album Cover Good!
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Heavy Metal

By Cameron Winter

From the mind of Cameron Winter: Cameron Winter’s thoughts Cameron Winter is an American singer songwriter that you may already be acquainted with. Not only has he become one of the most interesting and unique...

Adam Kenny
7 months ago
5 min read