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GALLERY: Glen Hansard / Josh O’Keefe – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 06.07.2024
Last night, Dublin’s very own Glen Hansard took to the stage of the Iveagh Gardens for a night of timeless classics, rocking melodies, and head-bopping singalongs. Support for the ‘Once’ star, an accolade that still follows Hansard despite the film being almost being 20 years old, came from Josh O’Keefe. The singer, who hails from …
Gallery: Tyler Childers / John R Miller – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin 15.02.2024
On Thursday, February 15th, American country star Tyler Childers took to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, with support from John R. Miller
News: Dubliner Shaun Finn is back with his new single ‘Times Are Changing’
Dublin singer-songwriter Shaun Finn is back with his brand new single ‘Times Are Changing’. Shaun’s new single ‘Times Are Changing’ picks up where his previous single ‘Rise’ left off. The singer, who’s now gone down a pop-punk sound journey, released his new single today, September 29th. The lyrics of ‘Times Are Changing’ tell a story …
News: Glen Hansard announces new album ‘All That Was East Is West Of Me Now’
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard is set to release his fifth album later this year. ‘All That Was East Of Me Is West Of Me Now’ will be Hansard’s first solo release in over four years
News: ‘Irish as f**k, not Irish folk!’ – Áine Tyrrell announces Australian tour
Irish-born Áine Tyrrell, is taking to the road to showcase her contemporary global sound. Tired of being pigeon-holed as an Irish folk singer, Tyrrell is keen to show her wares as a woman of substance; a singer-songwriter who is so much more than a stereotypical Irish folk singer, and who has incorporated a myriad of …
Live Review: Damien Dempsey – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 09.07.2022
On a sunny Saturday evening, on the 9th of July, the Iveagh Gardens was the place to be as Dublin singer-songwriter, or simply just all time Irish legend, Damien Dempsey, took to the stage, as the church of Damo returned for the first time in three years. The Donaghmede native took to the stage at …
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: Nixer release new track ‘Decisions’ ahead of debut EP People Feel
Irish duo Nixer have released ‘Decisions’ the third track from their upcoming EP People Feel which is set for release on 27 May. ‘Decisions‘ takes the sonic dance infused electronics up a notch from previous singles ‘People Feel‘ and ‘Outsider’. Nixer have stated that the EP has a concept running through it, telling the story …
Album Review: Saint Sister dazzle on ‘Where I Should End’
When Where I Should End found its way to my email, so to speak, I welcomed it with a huge smile. I feel compelled to share my own personal connection, if you will, dear reader, with the talented duo. I first heard Saint Sister live in London, in a small but perfectly intimate setting of …
Track: Orchid Collective – Courage and talk Exclusively to Backseat Mafia
Orchid Collective return with their latest release entitled ‘Courage’, a 4 track EP briming with their unique sound of rousing alternative folk-influenced rock. Orchid Collective are: David O Shea (lead vocals, guitar), Shea Tohill (lead guitar, vocals), Hugh O’Neill (bass, vocals) and Brian Roony (drums, vocals) Through their own distinct use of vocal harmonies and searing layers …