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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
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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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A Night At the Opera

By Queen

Fifty years ago, Queen released A Night at the Opera — the record that transformed them from rising stars into one of the defining bands of the decade. It was, at the time, the most expensive album ever made, and the...

Richard Bodin
10 months ago
17 min read
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Modern Mythologies

By David Keenan

Poet & composer David Keenan returns with his fourth studio album, Modern Mythologies. Bringing forward the old Irish tradition of storytelling through the lens of a modern world, the Dundalk native beautifully...

Ronan O'Brien
10 months ago
6 min read
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The Parlour

By Picture Parlour

Back in 2023, Picture Parlour made quite the buzz. Freshly arrived in London, creative duo Katherine Parlour and Ella Risi, who met in Manchester as students, brought together a band to further their vision. After a...

Richard Bodin
10 months ago
6 min read
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The Art of Loving

By Olivia Dean

Olivia Dean is an artist with stardom in her future. On her second studio album, her balladry and warm vocals provide a beautiful narration of relationships and self-discovery. Olivia Dean Londoner Olivia Dean grew up...

Ronan O'Brien
10 months ago
7 min read
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From The Pyre

By The Last Dinner Party

The First Party that I saw The Last Dinner Party Much like many people, I first became aware of The Last Dinner Party from their track “Nothing Matters”. I gave their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, a listen once or...

Adam Kenny
10 months ago
6 min read
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Modal Soul

By Nujabes

This month marks 20 years since Japanese producer and DJ Nujabes released his second and final album in his short lifetime. Now considered to be a classic, Modal Soul has become an inspirational piece to many in the hip...

Ronan O'Brien
10 months ago
9 min read
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Melt

By Not For Radio

The Marias have become a house name when it comes to moody, groovy indie pop. In 2024, the band went onto release their second album Submarine which went onto become one of the most beloved albums of the year. Tracks...

Adam Kenny
10 months ago
4 min read
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Big Money

By Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste Jon Batiste is an American singer, songwriter and all round musically inclined artist. His musical career has seen him performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson and many more. A multi...

Matt Lucey
10 months ago
5 min read
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A Whisper And A Sigh

By Syd Matters

Twenty-some years ago, as a young music lover, I remember going to many concerts, meeting many people, and discovering many new bands. I took a particular liking to one of them. One of my friends invited me to join him...

Richard Bodin
10 months ago
4 min read
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EP and Singles

No Kings

By Jesse Welles

Intro to Jesse Welles Jesse Welles, an American guitarist and songwriter, has been steadily gaining more and more attention on his social media platforms. A long time musician, Welles has been involved in a number of...

Matt Lucey
10 months ago
3 min read
Live Shows

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...

David Moya
11 months ago
6 min read
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Highway 61 Revisited

By Bob Dylan

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...

Aurélien Noyer
11 months ago
12 min read
Don't Laugh It Off cover art Awesome!
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Don’t Laugh It Off

By Hitsujibungaku

“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...

Adam Kenny
11 months ago
4 min read