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Eurovision 2013 live blog
May 18, 2013 at 5:51 pmWelcome to our 2013 Eurovision live blog. This is where we’ll cast opinion on the event as it happens. It’s a long night, so buckle in and keep up to date with...
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Keywest Graduate to Vicar St.Having sold out shows in the Academy & The Button Factory, Keywest are climbing the gigging ladder and making...
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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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Leonard Cohen to play two nights at The O2Big Len returns to Dublin for two nights only to headline on the quays. Moving down from one side of town when...
May 17, 2013 at 2:41 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 »
The Big Reunion at The O2 | Review
May 18, 2013 at 2:14 pmThe Big Reunion at The O2 on the 16th of May 2013 Acts included: 5ive, B*Witched, 911, Honeyz, Atomic Kitten, Liberty X & Blue The type of reunions that we are more used...
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And So I Watch You From Afar in Whelan’s | ReviewAnd So I Watch You From Afar in Whelan’s, Dublin on Wednesday 15 May 2013. To celebrate the launch of their...
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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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Dexys at The Olympia | ReviewDexys live at The Olympia on Thursday 2nd of May 2013|Review Homer: Lisa, did you see the Grammy’s? Lisa:...
May 14, 2013 at 2:11 pm
International Album Reviews »
Mudhoney – Vanishing Point
May 17, 2013 at 12:21 pmIt’s a strange thing that a band can inspire an entire musical movement, yet still remain firmly under the radar. Mudhoney are one such group. With 1988’s legendary ‘Superfuzz...
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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...
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Major Lazer – Free The Universe | ReviewIf you’ve ever wanted an album that will help you lose your mind and then quietly give it back to you remodelled...
May 9, 2013 at 5:56 pm
Interviews »
Damien Dempsey | Interview
May 14, 2013 at 11:00 amDamien Dempsey has been a busy man. Goldenplec caught up with him on a media day in Dublin recently not long after he returned from a tour in Australia. Despite being visibly...
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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...
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Valerie June | InterviewWe had the chance to ask American folk singer Valerie June some questions ahead of her upcoming Irish concert....
May 3, 2013 at 2:08 pm
In Photos »
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And So I Watch You From Afar at Whelan’s | In PhotosPhotos: Kieran FrostReview...
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My Tribe Your Tribe at The Grand Social | In PhotosPhotos: Sean Smyth...
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Little Green Cars at Vicar Street | In PhotosPhotos: Alessio Michelini...
May 12, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Competitions »
Elvis Costello & The Imposters at Live at The Marquee | Competition
May 15, 2013 at 9:00 amELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS appear for the first time at Live At The Marquee on the 26th June. The singer/songwriter who has penned classic tracks like ‘Alison’...
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Rebecca Karijord at The Workmans Club | CompetitionIt’s competition time again on Goldenplec. This time we have tickets to this Saturday’s show by Rebecca...
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VerseChorusVerse to play free show Upstairs at WhelansVerseChorusVerse (aka Tony Wright) will be taking to the stage on June 13th upstairs at Whelans for a very special...
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Zucchero at The Olympia Theatre | CompetitionThe 40m selling superstar from Italy, Zucchero, is coming to Dublin for a headline show on May 20th 2013. Tickets...
May 3, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Videos »
Eurovision 2013 – Video Playlist
May 17, 2013 at 5:59 pmEurovision 2013 on MUZU.TV. Tomorrow night is Eurovision night. It’s the single biggest night for wind machines of the year. A night that Westlife have been banned from...
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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...
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Saint John The Gambler – Lemonade Man | VideoSaint John The Gambler are back with the video for their new single Lemonade Man ahead of the release of their...
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MØ – Waste Of Time | VideoWaste of Time is the latest video by Karen Marie Ørsted, alias MØ. The Copenhagen native is being hailed as...
May 14, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Festivals »
Vantastival 2013 – Sunday | Review
May 15, 2013 at 9:09 amBy Sunday, the weather had improved to the point that while it was still not sun-kissed, it was at least very mild and people had begun to shed their rain coats. The relaxed...
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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...
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Camden Crawl 2013 Sunday | ReviewPrince Rama – The Button Factory It’s impossible to know what to expect from Prince Rama. The Larson sisters...
May 8, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Gavin James at The Academy | Gig of the Week
May 13, 2013 at 9:08 pmDublin’s finest rapscallion Gavin James is one of those lads that you can’t help but love. He’s had an incredible year so far between selling out Whelan’s...
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...