• News In Briefs: Allie Bradley – Diana Jones – Fiach – The Shoos and more

    Another rip-roaring content filled huge read for you today. We have news from a rake of artists that we just wouldn’t have time to get up into individual posts so here we have it all in one handy digest. News from Allie Bradley, Diana Jones, Fiach, The Shoos, Twin Terrace, No Sozopol, Slow Skies, Killer Ceol, Gascan Ruckus, Three Hour [...]

    News In Briefs: Allie Bradley – Diana Jones – Fiach – The Shoos and more

  • Review: Guns ‘N’ Roses at The O2, Dublin

    Guns n’ Roses at The 02, Dublin, May 17th 2012 Words: Vanessa Monaghan Photos: Aidan McCarthy It’s almost twenty years to the day, since the original Guns n’ Roses first took to an Irish stage, that gig being Slane Castle in 1992. Memories of the last G’n’R show in Dublin, in 2010, are still fresh in the mind. So this [...]

    Review: Guns ‘N’ Roses at The O2, Dublin

  • Review: Our Krypton Son – Plutonium EP

    The Krypton sun is a red supergiant around which Superman’s home planet revolves. Our Krypton Son conversely, revolves around singer/songwriter and Earth native Chris McConaghy. Forming in 2010 after McConaghy’s stint with Red Organ Serpent Sound and a solo acoustic period, the Derry band recorded their eponymous debut album from which the yellow sun-drenched, rose-tinted single Catalonian Love Song was [...]

    Review: Our Krypton Son – Plutonium EP

  • Video: MIA Sparrow – Summer Slang

    MIA Sparrow have sent us their new video from their latest track Summer Slang.  The recently release their debut album [mee-uh-spar-o], which is still free to download at miasparrow.bandcamp.com. They were recently featured on a release Talkcha Vol.2 compilation and are hoping to catch your eye with this track. The video was shot and directed by the band themselves in [...]

  • Listen: The Fourcast on RTE 2XM – 15th May 2012

    Once more into the fray but all on my own this week. Chris and Conor have the week off but will be back next week hopefully and we hope to add one or two more regular faces over coming weeks to help keep things fresh. Music and news as always straight from Goldenplec.com. This week we had plenty of new [...]

    Listen: The Fourcast on RTE 2XM – 15th May 2012

  • Video: Róisín O – Here We Go

    The video for Róisín O’s long-awaited debut single Here We Go was released last night ahead of the song’s official release on May 25th. The Grand Social will then play host to the Here We Go launch gig on May 30th with support on the night coming from the excellent At Elbow And Foot . Tickets are priced at €10 and are [...]

  • Review: Vantastival Festival 2012

    Review: Vantasival Festival 2012 Review: Ros Madigan Photography: Sean Smyth The 1st of May is widely recognized by society for being the first day of summer. So what better way to kick off the summer than heading along to Vantastival, a family/VW van orientated independent-music festival. Located in Bellurgan Park, Co. Louth under the beautiful backdrop of the domineering Cooley [...]

    Review: Vantastival Festival 2012

  • Review: Kitty, Daisy and Lewis at Whelans

    Review: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis at Whelans on Sunday 6th May Review: Justin McDaid Photos: Abraham Tarrush Oh the joys of the Sunday night gig. The initial pang of irritation on hearing that Londoners Kitty, Daisy & Lewis were to play on this night of forbidden pints quickly dissipated on discovering it was a Bank Holiday. Three nights into the weekend left [...]

    Review: Kitty, Daisy and Lewis at Whelans

  • Review: No Sozopol – Now That We Have Your Attention

    Review: Justin McDaid Between the years 2005-2011, there existed a band by the name of No Sozopol. This band no longer exists – at least not in the form that it did for the recording of their one and only album ‘Now That We Have Your Attention’, comprising brothers Gareth and Niall Ebbs along with Brian Leonard. This is a [...]

    Review: No Sozopol – Now That We Have Your Attention

  • Video: Community Of Independents – A Joyful Slog

    Well this is something we think you absolutely must view. Already over the past few months Dublin Community Television had some great Irish music coverage with the Community of Independents collective that collaborate with the station. The documentary takes a look at DIY bands in Ireland, the culture surrounding it and talks to some key figures along the way like [...]

News »

Jedward qualify for Eurovision 2012 finals

Jedward qualify for Eurovision 2012 finals

May 23, 2012 at 12:01 am

Part one complete. Eurovision fever has been given a cheese lovers guarantee until Saturday with the sweaty tense countdown of the ten acts who made it through the first semi-final...

Reviews »

Review: The Jigsaw Murders – You Vs Me EP

Review: The Jigsaw Murders – You Vs Me EP

May 21, 2012 at 11:00 am

The Jigsaw Murders are not one of Dublin’s most dominant unsigned bands. The reason for this is, perhaps, that they adopt a more alternative and punk element than a...

Festivals »

Liss Ard Festival announces 2012 details

Liss Ard Festival announces 2012 details

May 21, 2012 at 8:20 pm

The Liss Ard Estate will once again play host to the Liss Ard Festival for the 2012 edition of the music, literary and food festival. The fest will be on Saturday 4th and...

Competitions »

Competition: The Damned at The Academy

Competition: The Damned at The Academy

May 22, 2012 at 9:00 am

Legends rock into town in just a few days on May 25th, when The Damned hit Dublin to play The Academy. Tickets for the show are €25 and are still available from Ticketmaster.ie. However...

Interviews »

Interview: We Cut Corners (JD Roots)

Interview: We Cut Corners (JD Roots)

May 18, 2012 at 3:49 pm

Probably one of the revelations of 2011, We Cut Corners strike a fine balance between the murky world of rock ‘n roll and the nurturing aspect of being teachers. It’s...

  • Interview: Kowalski
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    Interview: Kowalski

    Kowalski are a group of four good-natured cheeky chaps from Bangor Northern Ireland. Their 2010 EP ‘Take...

    May 15, 2012 at 2:06 pm
  • Interview: The Minutes for JD Roots
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    Interview: The Minutes for JD Roots

    Graduating from a world of self-conscious indie that they themselves admit was somewhat forced and uninspired,...

    May 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm
  • Interview: Kieran of Delorentos (JD Roots)
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    Interview: Kieran of Delorentos (JD Roots)

    A unique new gig, tickets money can’t buy and three top Irish acts; that is what we have on our hands with...

    May 3, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Videos »

Video: MIA Sparrow – Summer Slang

Video: MIA Sparrow – Summer Slang

May 18, 2012 at 6:34 pm

MIA Sparrow have sent us their new video from their latest track Summer Slang.  The recently release their debut album [mee-uh-spar-o], which is still free to download at...

  • Video: Róisín O – Here We Go
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    Video: Róisín O – Here We Go

    The video for Róisín O’s long-awaited debut single Here We Go was released last night ahead of the song’s...

    May 17, 2012 at 12:33 pm
  • Video: Heritage Centre – The Boss
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    Video: Heritage Centre – The Boss

    Ever bemoaned the lack of Irish girl bands on the market these days? Have you wondered what an Irish girl version...

    May 15, 2012 at 1:02 am
  • Video: Norabelle – Low Of Your Neck
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    Video: Norabelle – Low Of Your Neck

    Brand new video for you from a band called Norabelle for you today. The video is was released today and is their...

    April 30, 2012 at 3:21 pm