News: The Boo Radleys get deep and feel the groove, dedicating the final single from upcoming album, ”Eight” to the joy of human connection…
Experience counts for everything and you can’t always leave the past behind as proven by The Boo Radleys who show their statesman-like song writing prowess and revive the melodic, pop sensibilities of their chart-cresting nineties exploits with latest single. Making extrovert sounds from their sense of introspection, the single – the last to be lifted from their imminent …
News: Deadletter announce two Irish shows as part of their European and UK tour
DEADLETTER produce a strain of darkly grooving post-punk (drawing comparisons to Gang of Four and Talking Heads), aiming to explore the darker side of existence through a lens of narrative-driven levity. They are a band with something to say, but there is an instinctive concentration on movement and danceability within their music which allows them …
News: The Unthanks announce Irish headline tour
The Unthanks have been described as “a take on tradition that flips so effortlessly between jazz, classical, ambient and post-rock, it makes any attempt to put a label on them a waste of time”. Their 15th and latest record, Sorrows Away, has been described as “a masterpiece of nuanced drama” (9/10 Uncut Albums of the …
Meet: Kirsty & Sara both of who make up – The Pearl Harts
The East London rock duo The Pearl Harts just recently played their debut Irish shows and before the Dublin show Abigael Paquet got to have a chat back stage at The Workman’s Club Cellar with Kirsty Lowery (vocals and guitar), Sara Leigh (drums and backing vocals) Words Abigael Paquet / Photos Ian Mc Donnell: Abby: …
News: James release ”Sometimes” ( Orchestral version) Single
Following their recent sold out and critically acclaimed UK tour, JAMES have released the orchestral version of one of their most loved songs, SOMETIMES, taken from BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL, their new double album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary, released via Virgin Music on 9 June. Live dates: JULY Sun 02 LIVERPOOL Pier …
Gallery and set-lists: The Pearl harts / Trophy Wife / The Amniotics – The Workman’s Club Cellar, Dublin 26.05.2023
South East London based rock duo The Pearl Harts are playing a number of Irish dates at the minute in support of their album Love Chaos and made a stop off at The Workman’s Club Cellar. Openers on the night were Trophy Wife and The Amniotics. The Amniotics photos & set-list: HMPBQueen LizGloria (Patti Smith …
Live Review: The Pretenders – Limelight, Belfast 23.05.2023
Photos and words David McEneaney I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, they don’t make ‘em like they used to.These days, in the Spotify and TikTok universe, it seems that kids don’t listen to bands or albums anymore, they listen to songs and playlists. This makes it even more difficult for artists to …
News: Today sees the release of Hotly tipped UK indie trio The Effenaar’s double A-side single “Urges/Shift”
Made up of Darren Houghton, James Ross and Danny Pullar, the name comes from a legendary nightclub & music venue in Eindhoven, Holland. Based in the West Midlands (Houghton, Pullar) and Melbourne Australia (Ross), The Effenaar recently released a debut album in ‘Ways Longest’ which spans years of life experiences and stories that need telling, all to a …
News: High energy UK Alt-Rock band Mint release single “Claws”
Mint are a loud and energetic cocktail made from parts of Iggy Pop and The Hives. Hailing from Grimsby Town, Mint can be described as the erratic and gut-busting Rock’n’Roll that your father smokes cigars to. Championed by Radio 1, Kerrang!, BBC 6 Music, Radio X, BBC Introducing, Channel 4 and ITV This Morning. “This is a song that …