Dublin
Track: In the lead up to the much anticipated album ‘Skinty Fia’, Fontaines D.C. drop another brilliant single ‘Roman Holiday’.
Can this band do no wrong? Having recently been labelled “Best Band In The World” at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards, Fontaines D.C. continue to make all superlatives redundant with the singles released thus far in the lead up into the release of the album ‘Skinty Fia’. And just to add sparkle to the already …
Live Review: The War On Drugs / Lo Moon – 3arena Dublin 14.04.2022
The War in Drugs brought their latest tour the ‘I don’t live here anymore’ to the 3arena this week. Lo Moon opened on the night with a series of pleasant soundscapes punctuated by fantastic guitar parts and great melodies. Lo Moon were an excellent support band for The War on Drugs as they matched the …
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 …
Live Review: Sam Fender – 3Arena, Dublin 24.03.2022
North East superstar Sam Fender is currently on his UK and Ireland Arena tour with Goat Girl as support. Carl McGrath was at the 3Arena, Dublin to capture Fender’s gig. Tickets for the remaining dates are available here
Live Review: Walt Disco – The Sound House, Dublin 01,04,2022
Glasgow’s gothic/glam pop band are in Dublin’s The Sound House tonight and it also happens to be the release day of their debut album Unlearning.Who are Walt Disco, ok take a few drops of The Cure, The Virgin Prunes, The Mission, a splash of Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows, T. Rex/Bowie add a …
Live Review: Griff / Siights / Lola Young – Academy, Dublin 29.03.2022
On the 29th of March Griff brought her UK and Ireland tour to the Academy Dublin. The first of 2 supports on the night came from Irish-Scottish band Siights. Their 5 song set comprised of 4 of their own songs and a cover of Harry Styles ‘Watermelon Sugar’. The set was a great start to …
Live Review: Aurora / Metteson – 3Olympia, Dublin 31.03.2022
On the 31 st of March Norwegian pop artist Aurora performed a sold-out 3Olympia show in Dublin with support from fellow Norwegian artist Metteson. Matteson graced the stage watering a massive pink starfish hat in an explosion of energy. His catchy popdriven songs and infectious enthusiasm for what he was doing had the crowd bopping …
Track: The magnificent Fontaines D.C. release the brooding title track to their new album ‘Skinty Fia’ due out in April, and announce new live dates.
‘Skinty Fia’ is an Irish phrase which translates to English as ‘the damnation of the deer’ which is used to display disappointment or annoyance – phrase which resonated with Fontaines D.C.‘s frontman Grian Chatten as the correct expression of his feelings towards the ‘mutation’ of Irish culture abroad. ‘Skinty Fia’, the newly released title track from the forthcoming …
Track: A. Smyth returns with the lush and atmospheric single ‘Long Night’ and news of live dates.
Last year’s ‘Lost Animals’ from Dublin troubadour A. Smyth (reviewed by me here) was a gorgeous collection of delicate musings and lush vibrant instrumentation. Smyth is back with a new single, ‘Lost Night’, which continues this lush sonic journey. Smyth’s melancholic delivery reflects the song’s serious themes, and yet there lies a sense of hope …
Live Review: Gilla Band – Whelan’s, Dublin 09.03.2022
Tonight the 9th of March was the final night of Gilla Band’s residency at prominent Dublin venueWhelan’s. The night started as it meant to go on, loud. With support band Percolator providing beautifulsoundscapes which used a wonderful mix of drums, bass, synths and loud guitars to transport the crowdto a different place. This also provided …