Ireland
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!
News: Ed Sheeran releases new remix with Irish rapper Denise Chaila
Irish rapper Denise Chaila has teamed up with Ed Sheeran for a remix to his song ‘2step’, and it’s out now!
Track: Sons of Southern Ulster release a gorgeous version of anthemic track ‘Polaris’, remixed by the legendary Peter Briquette (The Boomtown Rats), and announce new EP
Last year’s album ‘Sinners and Lost Souls’ from Ireland’s Sons of Southern Ulster was a revelation: I wrote: …it is an album that fuses both a folk tradition with a punk sensibility – and after all, both art forms are born from oppression and conflict to provide a cathartic release. There is a bridge here …
EP: Incessant – Perennial Umbra
Irish black metal band Incessant have released their debut EP ‘Perennial Umbra’. It is best to keep in mind that this is a trio whilst listening to this EP. The noise they produce and clever arrangement of the tracks makes this hard to believe in places. As the tracks are well set out as the band have …
News: Villagers announce new album and share video for triumphant, endorphin-releasing single ‘The First Day’
Villagers can do no wrong in my very humble opinion. They are one of the few bands where you know that their new music is always going to be emotionally and creatively transportative, taking you to places you may never have imagined. They have released consistently excellent albums ever since their wondrously eerie debut ‘Becoming …