Ireland
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 …
TRACK: Undercover Martians – Sarcasm is Sexy
Undercover Martians have released their new single ‘Sarcasm Is Sexy’, the first from their forthcoming debut EP. The electric guitar riffs and strong vocal and lyrical content are reminiscent of the bands stated influences including Arctic Monkeys and Interpol. However there is a calm confidence here and the 4-piece from the North-West of Ireland produce …
TRACK: The Clockworks – Advertise Me
The Clockworks have released new single ‘Advertise Me‘ alongwith a striking video to accompany the track. The Irish 4-piece continue to mature their sound and demonstrate a versatile approach, refusing to stick to the same formula as previous singles. The lyrics of James McGregor are again at the forefront but the sonic landscape soars particularly …
Premiere: We get exclusive access to Keelan X’s new single ‘Fever’; an infectious, burning, disco-infused blast.
We are proud to exclusively unveil the new single ‘Fever’ from Ireland artist Keelan X, former member of The Marigolds. ‘Fever’ very much has an eighties genetic link with its lush bubbling sounds and sky-high melodies. The result is something energetic and euphoric with a frenetic pace and an aquatic sibilance. Keelan X displays a …
Live Review: Dadi Freyr / Mickey Callisto – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin 02.06.2022
Icelandic Eurovision star Daði Freyr made his Dublin debut on Thursday, 2nd of June, with support from Mickey Callisto, and it was magic!
Live Review: Teddy Swims / Saibh Skelly – The Academy, Dublin 29.05.2022
Atlanta singer songwriter Teddy Swims stopped off in Dublin on his ‘Tough Love’ world tour, and it was powerful!