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Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela – Area 52

Review: Ros Madigan Rodrigo y Gabriela are back once more with their 5th studio album to date. Area 52 is an altogether different venture than before for the dynamic virtuoso duo. Area 52 sees Mr.Sanchez...

Interview: The Jon Cohen Experimental

by Stephen Byrne

Jon Cohen, first became a musician of international standing as part of Montreal’s The Dears. Once hailed by NME as “the best new band in the world”. A heavy moniker for any band to...

Serenade your loved one this valentines day by personalized song

by Aidan Cuffe

OK so firstly yes we’re single and not huge fans of Valentines day ourselves, but with the fun ice breaker that is the Valentine’s Day Facebook App from Heineken maybe this year I’ll...

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Nighthawks at Cobalt tomorrow features Q and Ben Reel

February 3, 2012 12:20 pm

The next Nighthawks at Cobalt is taking place tomorrow night, February 4th 2012 in the Cobalt Cafe on North Great Georges Street for those who don’t know. An entertainment...

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Mary Coughlan announces intimate Howth gig
Gifted Irish singer Mary Coughlan will bring her band and her voice for an intimate show in Howth this March. Her...
by Kev Meagher on February 3, 2012 12:13 pm
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Hue and Cry for Vicar Street
Hue And Cry, pop two piece Greg and Pat Kane have been tipping along since 1987 amazingly have released eighteen...
by Kev Meagher on February 3, 2012 10:48 am
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Happy Friday, It’s another Happy Mondays gig announcement
Big returns are more popular than ever and just another notch in that belt is the Happy Mondays with the definitive...
by Kev Meagher on February 3, 2012 10:38 am

Reviews»

Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela – Area 52

February 3, 2012 1:05 am

Review: Ros Madigan Rodrigo y Gabriela are back once more with their 5th studio album to date. Area 52 is an altogether different venture than before for the dynamic virtuoso...

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In Photos: Kina Grannis at The Academy
Review at The Academy on February 1st 2012 Review and Photos: Abraham Tarrush Fresh from her sold out date in Academy...
by Abe Tarrush on February 2, 2012 6:30 pm
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Review: Jones Apollo- Take It Away
While the country is in turmoil and everything seems to be more bust than boom, it is always a positive thing to...
by Claire Kane on February 2, 2012 6:14 pm
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Review: And So I Watch You From Afar – Gangs
In case you’ve been living in a very well soundproofed rock for the past few years, And So I Watch You From...
by Craig McDonnell on February 1, 2012 10:22 pm

Festivals»

Forbidden Fruits returns for 2012 as three day event

December 23, 2011 10:30 am

Forbidden Fruits returns after it’s 2011 initiation which despite some issues at the bar can be deemed a rather successful initiation to the music festival world. So...

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Oxegen to take a year off in 2012
An interesting decision has emerged this morning from MCD towers, it seems their Christmas present to everyone...
by Aidan Cuffe on December 21, 2011 10:22 am
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Castlepalooza announces return for 2012 and early bird tickets
One of our favourite small festivals, Castlepalooza has confirmed that they will be returning for another iteration...
by Aidan Cuffe on December 20, 2011 9:30 am
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Vantastival 2012 now accepting applications from musicians
The awesome Irish festival Vantastival will be returning for 2012 and have confirmed that they will be accepting...
by Kev Meagher on November 30, 2011 3:57 pm

Competitions»

Competition: Lindi Ortega at The Sugar Club

January 30, 2012 3:34 pm

Alternative country sensation Lindi Ortega rolls into town next weekend for a headline show in The Sugar Club on Saturday 4th February. Tickets for the show are €13 inclusive...

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Competition: Fox Avenue matinee show at The Academy
January is competition chock a block and today we have another great competition for you all. Fox Avenue are playing...
by Kev Meagher on January 12, 2012 11:40 am
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Competition: The Minutes at The Academy
2012 is going to be assaulted just as hard as 2011. The Minutes just do not stop and they will continue their relentless...
by Aidan Cuffe on January 9, 2012 1:35 pm

Videos»

Video: Cast Of Cheers – Family

January 25, 2012 9:00 am

The boys done good! Heading over to London has done them the world of good. They have their second album preparing for release, they are heading off on tour around the UK...

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Video: The Answer – Nowhere Freeway
Northern Irish rockers are back to release a new single this February which will be closely followed by a tour...
by Aidan Cuffe on January 24, 2012 6:14 pm
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Senakah to release new single ‘Human Relations’
It’s been a while, we actually remember Seneca from back in 2007, their debut single ‘Smile’...
by Kev Meagher on January 20, 2012 1:53 pm
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Video: KodaKid – Shake Skin
Waterford isn’t a place usually thought of as being at the forefront of the Irish music scene, yet in recent...
by Deirdre Harrison on January 20, 2012 1:42 pm