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Europe, Vivero Gardens Valencia

Walking Through Valencia to see Europe After a beautiful day in Valencia, we went for dinner near the Central Market, close to El Barrio del Carmen. The city was full of life, especially on a Friday night. Once we finished eating, we walked to the...

David Moya
3 days ago
Essentials

Highway 61 Revisited

Highway 61 Revisited turned 60… and, as usual, this kind of big anniversary makes a good excuse to turn back to this kind of album and have another look at it. If not an original or fresher look, at least an honest and personal one. Because...

Aurélien Noyer
3 days ago
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Don’t Laugh It Off

“more than words” Hitsujibungaku are an all women fronted J Rock band whom you may have actually heard of. They first came to my attention when their single “more than words”  became massively popular as the ending theme of...

Adam Kenny
3 days ago

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PowerNerd

By Devin Townsend

Devin Townsend is one of those unique talents that almost defies classification. Over a career spanning more than thirty years (and almost as many musical genres!), he has developed a style that is so distinctly his own...

Liam Barrett
8 months ago
3 min read
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Look Up

By Ringo Starr

The Beatles are rightly considered one of the most, if not the most, famous rock bands of all time. They were there almost from the start of the genre’s popularization and etched their name into the annals of rock and...

Matt Lucey
8 months ago
3 min read
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Madra

By NewDad

It’s difficult to set yourself apart in the world of indie rock where it seems like every dude you meet who has a pedal and listens to way too much Smashing Pumpkins (and that’s coming from a Smashing Pumpkins fan)...

Adam Kenny
8 months ago
4 min read
Thin Lizzy Acoustic Sessions
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The Acoustic Sessions

By Thin Lizzy

A few months ago, I was surprised to read a news article announcing the release of a new Thin Lizzy album. “Sure, Look! That must be a mistake!” I thought. “They haven’t released anything new under...

Richard Bodin
8 months ago
4 min read
Movies

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...

Peter Burrows
9 months ago
4 min read
Live Shows

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...

Richard Bodin
9 months ago
4 min read
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Uncovered

By Al-Qasar

The listener might recognize the melody, but not the words. “Uzan, dokun” roughly translates to “Reach out, touch faith” in Turkish. Yes, it is indeed Personal Jesus—but how did Depeche Mode’s...

Aurélien Noyer
9 months ago
3 min read
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Aghori Mhori Mei

By Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan (and by extension, the Smashing Pumpkins) has never been content to rest on his laurels. For better or for worse, the band has constantly striven to evolve, with each successive album embracing a unique...

Liam Barrett
9 months ago
4 min read
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Crazy Clown Time

By David Lynch

David Lynch is best known for his groundbreaking filmography. However, he is also a complete and accomplished artist. His ability to blur the boundaries between artistic mediums makes his work unique. In his films...

Richard Bodin
9 months ago
3 min read
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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...

Liam Barrett
9 months ago
7 min read
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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...

Richard Bodin
9 months ago
4 min read
Bamnan And Silvercork by Midlake
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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...

Richard Bodin
11 months ago
2 min read