After a string of dates around the country, as well as his support of Rain Machine this weekend, James Vincent McMorrow has announced a headline gig at Whelan’s this June. The excellent singer-songwriter (who I ranked #3 in the 50 Best Irish Acts Today) released his self-titled debut album to [...]
Part Two of my Annotated Bell x1 series. This time it’s Music in Mouth from 2003. Please let me know if there are any omissions or if the lyrics mean something totally different than what I have. Or leave a comment if you found this any way useful or amusing. [...]
Dublin rock trio the Minutes have announced a single launch party to end their Irish tour. They’ll be playing a few dates in Dublin, as well as in Cork, Waterford, and Belfast, before returning to Dublin to play the Academy on the 13th of May. Tickets for the Academy gig [...]
Dublin band CODES have announced a matinee all-ages gig at the Academy this summer to cater to their younger fans. The press-release calls it an “intimate all-ages gig”, which I think may have been a little bit of an oversight. Still though, the concert on June 26th should be a [...]
The first of a series. Part One Neither Am I is much less extensive than later editions, especially Music in Mouth. Although God knows when I’ll get around to them. Please make note of any omissions in the comments section. PINBALL MACHINE Tear that trickles from your eye to your [...]
‘Laredo’ is one of twelve tracks featured on Band of Horses’ upcoming album Infinite Arms. The album is due out this weekend next month (the 19th of May in the UK, and the 16th here), and looks set to be as good as anything they’ve done. To support the album, [...]
A few years back I was lucky enough to see James Brown at Oxegen. I was delighted to get the chance to see one of soul’s legends live in concert. Then, the next year, he came back to the Main Stage and blew my socks off again (although I must [...]
Chris Thile (formerly of bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek) is back with another Punch Brothers album. Antifogmatic is due to be released in June, and will contain ten songs, three of which you can watch below. I’m really excited for this album, as I felt their debut Punch was only half [...]
I must admit that my knowledge of jazz isn’t the best. I might throw on a Miles Davis or Bill Evans record now and then, and am partial to some Brad Mehldau, but apart from that I’m not really in the know when it comes to jazz. Thus I’m excited [...]
The new Drive-By Truckers album The Big To-Do is my favourite record of the year so far. So forgive me if I have to keep reminding you how good it is. This is one of the best songs on there and was released as a lead-up to the album. The [...]
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