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John Fullbright to play Whelans in October
May 21, 2013 at 5:12 pmRising singer songwriter John Fullbright will be heading over to Dublin later this year from his home of Oklahoma. His debut album ‘From The Ground Up’ is out...
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This Club, Jigabyte and Nathan Carter to play Limerick RacecourseFollowing the lead of Leopardstown in packing entertainment with your racing. Limerick Racecourse is to kickstart...
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Colours Afrobeat Foundation to play Africa Day event in FarmleighA busy day of madness in Farmleigh in Phoenix Park is coming this weekend on May 26th. The FREE event will run...
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Katherine Jenkins to play Cork City HallThe gorgeous and engaging operatic pop star Katherine Jenkins will be back in Ireland before the end of the year...
May 21, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Irish Album Reviews »
Peter Delaney – Witch Bottle | Review
May 17, 2013 at 11:19 amIn popular opinion, the ukulele has certain connotations of gimmickry and tweeness that keep it from being as well used in folk music as its cousins the banjo or the mandolin....
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The Twenty – Camarilla EP | ReviewBased in Belfast, though hailing from Derry, five-piece band The Twenty inhabit the ‘punkier end of rock’n’roll’...
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Sounds Of System Breakdown – Nomad | ReviewSounds Of System Breakdown certainly went the extra mile for their full debut album ‘Nomad’. It was a year...
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Vanilla Gloom – Vexed EP | Review‘Vexed’ the début EP from Belfast based girl group Vanilla Gloom sees the young trio wearing their...
May 15, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Live Reviews »
Lucy Spraggan at The Academy 2, Dublin | Review
May 21, 2013 at 11:25 amAfter rocking X-Factor with her original songs which – get this – actually had some well-thought out meaning, Lucy Spraggan was soon to disappear from the show...
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The Lost Brothers at Whelan’s | ReviewThere is a night of spare instrumentation ahead at Whelan’s as four guitars and two microphone stands line the...
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Meatloaf ‘Last at Bat’ at The O2, Dublin | ReviewMeatloaf Last At Bat in The O2, Dublin on May 17th 2013 There’s a lot of retirement in the news at the minute....
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The Big Reunion at The O2 | ReviewThe Big Reunion at The O2 on the 16th of May 2013 Acts included: 5ive, B*Witched, 911, Honeyz, Atomic Kitten,...
May 18, 2013 at 2:14 pm
International Album Reviews »
Daft Punk – Random Access Memories | Review
May 19, 2013 at 7:56 pmIt begins with a statement of intent: Give Life Back To Music. Having revolutionised an entire genre, French duo Daft Punk now embark on a mission to save it. The problem...
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Mudhoney – Vanishing Point | ReviewIt’s a strange thing that a band can inspire an entire musical movement, yet still remain firmly under the radar....
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Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City | ReviewIn Everlasting Arms, Ezra Koenig sings about a chandelier that hangs above his head like a guillotine. That image...
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Rudimental – Home | ReviewRudimental have had quite the beginning which has projected them to mainstream accolades. Feel the Love peaked...
May 11, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Interviews »
Luke Sital-Singh | Interview
May 21, 2013 at 1:33 pmAhead of a debut headline Irish show, Luke Sital-Singh has previously impressed Irish audiences pairing his delicate acoustic play and ardent vocals supporting the likes of...
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Damien Dempsey | InterviewDamien Dempsey has been a busy man. Goldenplec caught up with him on a media day in Dublin recently not long after...
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Little Green Cars | InterviewLittle Green Cars release their debut album this week. Vanessa Monaghan caught up with three of the band, Stevie...
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Man Overboard | InterviewIt’s just over a month until Pop-punk’s own Man Overboard release their next album and less than that until...
May 8, 2013 at 2:49 pm
In Photos »
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Meatloaf at The O2 | In PhotosPhotos: Michelle Geraghty...
May 19, 2013 at 10:12 am - The Big Reunion Tour | In Photos
Photos: Sean Smyth...
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And So I Watch You From Afar at Whelan’s | In PhotosPhotos: Kieran FrostReview...
May 16, 2013 at 12:26 pm
Competitions »
Cancer Bats at The Academy 2 | Competition
May 21, 2013 at 5:34 pmCANCER BATS will be returning to Ireland with a date at the Academy 2 this coming Thursday 30th May. Tickets €16 including booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie...
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Joshua Radin at The Sugar Club | CompetitionOhio native Joshua Radin will be in Dublin in the next few weeks for a special intimate performance at The Sugar...
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Paddy Casey at Whelans | CompetitionSaint and sinner Paddy Casey will be playing Whelans at the end of the week for an intimate headline show. He released...
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OMD at Vicar Street | CompetitionAhead of their Vicar Street show, OMD are confirmed to appear on LATER WITH JOOLS on Tuesday 28th and Friday 31st...
May 21, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Videos »
We Town Criers – Grind | Video
May 21, 2013 at 4:31 pmThe lads from We Town Criers have gone missing. The Gardai are on the hunt but some slick moving horses will step in to cover the launch night. I’m not making this...
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Thirty Seconds To Mars – The Race | VideoA band at one with nature and its beautiful imagery, Thirty Seconds To Mars have released this lyric video for...
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Eurovision 2013 – Video PlaylistEurovision 2013 on MUZU.TV. Tomorrow night is Eurovision night. It’s the single biggest night for wind machines...
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Neon Wolf – I Can’t Speak For You | VideoKilkenny based indie rockers Neon Wolf, and winners of the RTÉ Breakthrough Bursary 2012, are back with their...
May 16, 2013 at 7:47 am
Festivals »
Stendhal Festival returns for it’s third birthday
May 21, 2013 at 2:55 pmStendhal Festival of Art will return for 2013 on August 16th and 16th 2013. The festival once again takes place at Ballymully Cottage Farm in Limavady. On the bill for Stendhal...
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Vantastival 2013 – Sunday | ReviewBy Sunday, the weather had improved to the point that while it was still not sun-kissed, it was at least very...
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Tennents Vital announce Snow Patrol for day 2Irish superstars Snow Patrol have just confirmed they will be headlining the second day of Tennent’s Vital...
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Vantastival 2013 – Saturday | ReviewThe early afternoon festival slot on a Saturday can be a graveyard for many bands, with most revelers just awaking...
May 13, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Enemies at The Button Factory | Gig of the Week
May 20, 2013 at 9:50 amEnemies, we all have one, or two, but it’s unusual to really like your enemy. Team GP just happen to rather dig Enemies. Of course we’re just being silly, we don’t...
Up and Comers »
Silent Noise Parade | Up And Comers
April 16, 2013 at 8:42 amWho? There’s a lot to be said for hype – if nothing else we all end up listening to something new – but there’s even more to be said for going out and finding top...