Music
Live Review: Future Islands / Dan Deacon – Vicar Street, Dublin 29.03.2022
By Michael Ryan Future Islands continued their “Calling out in space” tour when playing their second sold-out gig at Dublin’s Vicar St venue on Tuesday night . They were supported by American composer and electronic musician Dan Deacon who was just back from a night….or two at The Oscars and he was still in a …
Track: Chicago’s Horsegirl fuzz their way back into our grateful ears with the melodic shimmer of ‘World of Pots And Pans’, and unveil US and European tour dates.
Fast becoming one of my favourite outfits, the inestimably cool and unlimitedly suave Horsegirl have just released another laid back fuzzy pop single ‘World of Pots and Pans’. Complete with a lyrical nod to The Jesus and Mary Chain, this band is releasing some of the most satisfyingly scuzzy pop material that positively shines with …
Track: Perth’s Lo unveils the stately, anthemic slice of jangle pop of single ‘Giver, Lover, Pet’.
‘Giver, Lover, Pet’, the new single from Perth’s Lo, is a pulse-quickening slice of jangling dream pop that enthralls and captivates. Recalling her fellow Australian, Hatchie, the single has mountainous choruses and guitars that shimmer and sparkle like sunlight dancing off the glittering Western Australian waters. Pure driven pop and a hint of deep melancholy …
Track: Zali Monroe makes a stunning, shimmering debut with the haunting and dreamy ‘Moonbeam’
With a sense of whimsy and reverie, the debut single from Albury’s Zali Monroe is a dreamy delight. Monroe’s wry observational style recalls elements of Bjork or Phoebe Bridgers and the atmosphere generated is that of a mesmerising billowing cloudy nest, filled with wonder. A rousing indelible chorus edged with the hint of horns is …
Meet: The Brighton Collective And Your New Favourite Band – Opus Kink
Brighton collective Opus Kink are taking the country by storm with their frantic groove-filled madcap mash up of punk, jazz and rock. We managed to catch them to answer some of our questions. Give us a potted history of the band The band formed in 1999 as a support group for genius problem-toddlers. After a brief 20 …
EP: Scarred By Truth – Blind My Eyes
North East musical collective Scarred By Truth have shared their debut EP ‘Blind My Eyes’. The EP raises awareness of control and manipulation in society, censorship in the media and the fight against homelessness in the world today. An ominous bringing on the opening title track. There is no missing the crushing rip saw guitars …
News: Eluveitie Announce Co-Headline Tour With Amorphis
After an unusually long period of silence from the Swiss metal giants, Eluveitie are proud to return with a new 2022 tour announcement. In November and December this year, Eluveitie will bring their powerful live show to their fans once again, hitting our European stages with their unbeatable energy. Together with Finnish metal veterans Amorphis they will hit the road on a …
News: Guitar Hero Jon Gomm Becomes 1st Ambassador For A Unique Songwriting Charity
Jon Gomm is a singer/songwriter based in Yorkshire, UK, known around the world for his virtuoso guitar playing style, soulful singing and his honest and emotive songwriting style. Jon has recently pledged his support to a small charity called The Swan Song Project, and agreed to become their 1st ambassador. The Swan Song Project helps …
News: Frank Black And The Catholics The Complete Studio Albums Vinyl Box Set
On 8th July Demon release Frank Black and The Catholics – The Complete Studio Albums box set. This superb box set includes 3 albums never before available on vinyl. Between 1998 and 2003, Frank Black and co. released six albums under the ‘Frank Black And The Catholics’ moniker. All recorded live and direct to two track …
Tracks: Lamb Of God Release ‘Wake Up Dead’ Feat. Megadeath
Lamb Of God join forces with Megadeth to remake their 1986 classic, ‘Wake Up Dead’ which was the lead single from Megadeth’s iconic multi-platinum selling album Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? Lamb Of God vocalist D. Randall Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell and drummer Art Cruz recorded the Megadeth classic remotely recruiting Dave Mustaine to feature guitar and vocals on the song. The recording also includes …