Ireland
News: Titans of rock, Fontaines D.C., announce new album ‘ROMANCE’ and unveil single and video for the brooding, ominous track ‘Starburster’.
Those incomparable saviors of rock, Fontaines D.C., are back after a little radio silence with news of a new album ‘ROMANCE’ set for release through new label XL Recordings and Remote Control Records and out on 23 August. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the lead single ‘Starburster’, inspired by a panic attack …
Gallery: Tyler Childers / John R Miller – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin 15.02.2024
On Thursday, February 15th, American country star Tyler Childers took to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, with support from John R. Miller
News: Glen Hansard announces new album ‘All That Was East Is West Of Me Now’
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard is set to release his fifth album later this year. ‘All That Was East Of Me Is West Of Me Now’ will be Hansard’s first solo release in over four years
Premiere: The Burma unveil the cinematic atmospheric single ’23’ ahead of album and UK/Irish tour dates.
Irish band The Burma‘s new single ’23’ is a glittering jewel of a track: a widescreen cinematic pop anthem that positively glows, and we are honoured to premiere this sonic ray of light. A flowing pace set by a pattering percussion and shimmering guitars combine with velvet vocals to create something with a stately presence. …
Premiere: A.S. Fanning unveils the intimate video for the moving, statuesque track ‘Mushroom Cloud’, title track for his new album, and announces tour dates.
We are very honoured to bring to you the premiere of the video for Irish multi-instrumentalist A.S. Fanning‘s beautiful track ‘Mushroom Cloud’: a warm and intimate portrayal of a relationship amongst the majestic thunder of the track. ‘Mushroom Cloud’ is a theatrical tour de force – an expansive, immersive track that is poised and dramatic …
Album Review: Somebody’s Child – Somebody’s Child
Ireland’s Somebody’s Child have released their debut self-titled album on the Frenchkiss Records. Somebody’s Child is the musical project of Cian Godfrey and he is keen to impress upon listeners an image of a modern, progressive Ireland rather than the stereotypical one often portrayed by foreign media:“We’re not all smoking cigarettes, drinking Guinness around a …
Gallery: Lyra at Leeds Arena 22.11.22
On a cold November evening, Irish singer/songwriter Lyra descended on to the Leeds Arena stage as the support slot for fellow Irish musicians, Westlife. Her music in the past has been compared to the likes of Florence and the Machine, Kate Bush and Enya and it’s clear to see why. Her stage presence is magical …
LIVE REVIEW and GALLERY: The Clockworks – Mike the Pies (11.11.2022) and Róisín Dubh (12.11.2022), Ireland.
Irish band The Clockworks are now based in London and have been on their first headline tour. The last two dates of their Irish leg saw them play Mike the Pies in Listowel and Róisín Dubh in Galway. Both gigs sold out with the latter having particular significance as it’s a hometown venue which they …
TRACK: Carapace – Without Shadows
Welsh electronic producer Carapace has released new track ‘Without Shadows‘ through his label Replica Recordings. It follows on from singles ‘From Xeno’ and ‘Ushanka‘ also released this year. ‘Without Shadows‘ is a collaboration with Trypt and its looping beats are sharp and captivating. The repetitive distorted vocal adds another dimension to the track. The hypnotic …
TRACK: Sprints – Literary Mind (W. H. Lung – Tom Sharkett remix)
Dublin’s Sprints have released a remix of their current single ‘Literary Mind‘. Tom Sharkett experimented with new equipment and sounds while recording his band’s (W. H. Lung) first record and he was drawn deeper into the world of electronics. He creates electronic music with a punk ethos and so working with Sprints is a match …