Derry act ROE to release new single ‘Hey Thomas’
The 19 year old grump releases a summer slab of shady electro-pop on 1st June with “Hey Thomas”. ROE is 19-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry (Ireland), Roisin Donald. Laying down her unique brand of self-styled “Grumpy Electro-Pop”, she has been blazing a … Continue reading Derry act ROE to release new single ‘Hey Thomas’
Ben Glover and special guests to play Black Box, Belfast
Ben Glover Friday 1st June 2018 Black Box, Belfast Tickets priced £14 on sale now – buy yours here The music of Americana artists mixed with Irish music was the soundtrack for Ben Glover growing up in the sleepy seaside … Continue reading Ben Glover and special guests to play Black Box, Belfast
Get To Know: Dean Stevens
He’s a music producer/studio owner who has just built his own bespoke recording studio One30two in Holywood, Northern Ireland. When not locked away and working his magic on all manner of recordings, you might find him performing as one half of … Continue reading Get To Know: Dean Stevens
Photos: We Are Scientists – The Limelight, Belfast
Brooklyn, New York based power pop troupe, We Are Scientists returned with their sixth album titled ‘Megaplex’ to the Limelight Belfast. The infamous duo, Keith Murray (guitar/vocals) and … Continue reading Photos: We Are Scientists – The Limelight, Belfast
Review: Car Seat Headrest – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Car Seat Headrest are indie-rock in the most primal sense, originally starting as a solo project for frontman Will Toledo in college. In 2011 Car Seat released Twin Fantasy, a rough and raw lo-fi guitar album with brutally honest lyrics; … Continue reading Review: Car Seat Headrest – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
All Our Exes Live In Texas announce show at Voodoo, Belfast
All Our Exes Live In Texas Tuesday 31st July 2018 Voodoo, Belfast Tickets £11.50 + fees on sale this Friday @10 am – buy yours here All Our Exes Live in Texas is a fantasy draft of Australia’s finest singer-songwriters – … Continue reading All Our Exes Live In Texas announce show at Voodoo, Belfast
Review: Georgie Fame – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Georgie Fame is cool! There’s no other way to say it. At just weeks away from his 75th birthday he could teach many modern artists a thing or two about that. An evening with Georgie is full of his own … Continue reading Review: Georgie Fame – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Freya Ridings announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast
Freya Ridings Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Limelight 2, Belfast Tickets priced £13.50 + fees on sale Friday @ 9am – buy yours here Freya Ridings today shares her new single ‘Ultraviolet’ on Good Soldier Records which was mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Amy Winehouse/David Bowie/Frank Ocean/Lorde). ‘Ultraviolet’ marks … Continue reading Freya Ridings announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast
Review: I’m With Her – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
When people hear I’m With Her they usually think of Hilary Clintons campaign slogan for the last Presidential election, but it’s also the name of a folk super group made up of Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins and Sarah Jarosz. All three … Continue reading Review: I’m With Her – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Get to Know: Graham Davidson
He is well known around the Northern Irish music scene and has been involved to a few prominent bands within the last few years, including Escape Fails and now Before Munich. These days, you will most likely find him inside … Continue reading Get to Know: Graham Davidson
The Wedding Present announce headline Belfast show at Limelight
The Wedding Present Thursday 26th July 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast Tickets £17.50 + fees on sale Thursday 17th @ 10am – buy yours here British indie-rock group The Wedding Present are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show to … Continue reading The Wedding Present announce headline Belfast show at Limelight
Review: Beans on Toast – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Beans on Toast is known for his ‘drunken folk’ style, his hilarious stories and his down to earth style of performing. His Sitting On A Chair tour marks not only the release of his debut book Drunk Folk Stories, but also … Continue reading Review: Beans on Toast – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Hue & Cry’s Greg Kane on Brexit, Scottish Rap and Returning to Belfast
A few months ago I spoke to Pat Kane ahead of Hue & Cry’s planned gigs here in early March. Though The Beast From the East put paid to those plans, the rescheduled dates did give me an excuse to catch … Continue reading Hue & Cry’s Greg Kane on Brexit, Scottish Rap and Returning to Belfast
Photos: Lankum – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
This years BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards saw Lankum picking up awards for Best Group and Best Original Track. Today, they brought their heady mix of … Continue reading Photos: Lankum – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Review: Honor Heffernan, The Whistling Girl – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Dorothy Parker was known for her cutting and acerbic wit, and lives on in today’s consciousness thanks to some of her more pointed quotes. She is maybe less well known for her poetry, of which there is plenty and it … Continue reading Review: Honor Heffernan, The Whistling Girl – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Review: Ben Folds – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
The marquee in Custom House Square was the venue for one of the most highly anticipated events of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – Ben Folds. On entering the marquee, the effect is really charming; a ceiling festooned with drapes, … Continue reading Review: Ben Folds – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
Music Review: Bairie – Mr. Green
‘Mr. Green’ is the debut single by Bairie, the newest project of Derry songstress Emily McCormick. It’s a relaxing, laidback folk tune with layered dynamic vocals. Instrumentation comes in the form of delicately jazzy acoustic chords and some lovely accentuation … Continue reading Music Review: Bairie – Mr. Green
Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – SSE Arena, Belfast
One of Britain’s most successful artists took to the SSE Arena stage on Wednesday night and gave us a rock show that was nothing short of phenomenal. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are no strangers to Belfast but every time … Continue reading Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – SSE Arena, Belfast
Slayer, Lamb of God & Anthrax all set to perform at 3Arena Dublin
Slayer Lamb of God, Anthrax, Obituary 3Arena Dublin Thursday 1st November 2018 Tickets from €49.50 on sale Fri 18th 10am – buy yours here. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday 16th for 3 Customers. Having made some of the most brutally aggressive music … Continue reading Slayer, Lamb of God & Anthrax all set to perform at 3Arena Dublin
Review: Ed Sheeran in Belfast, Boucher Playing Fields
After lovely weather all weekend, it started bucketing it down in proper Irish summer style as soon as Mr Sheeran stepped foot on land. What else would he expect? After three nights in Cork, he graced the HUGE stage in … Continue reading Review: Ed Sheeran in Belfast, Boucher Playing Fields
Get to Know: Nolan Donnelly
The guitarist, co-writer, headbanger and hip-swinger for Mosmo Strange – and worth noting, numerous other side projects – goes by the name of Nolan. He is the founder of Zool Records, the Belfast-based artist collective & DIY label, and mentions trying … Continue reading Get to Know: Nolan Donnelly
Photos: Barrence Whitfield & The Savages – Black Box, Belfast
A human thermonuclear device with more than a hint of demonic possession, Barrence Whitfield is the ultra-hard hitting front man of one of the most frenetic, … Continue reading Photos: Barrence Whitfield & The Savages – Black Box, Belfast
Review: Hue and Cry, Belfast Empire
After several months of rain, grey skies and below par temperatures, Sunday night’s glimpse of sunshine was very welcome. Approaching the venue, the incomparable Belfast Empire, I am pretty sure I saw Hue and Cry’s Greg Kane lounging on a … Continue reading Review: Hue and Cry, Belfast Empire
Warwick Johnson announce Belfast return to the Limelight
Warwick Johnson Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson The Limelight 2, Belfast Thurs 11th October 2018 Tickets £15 + bf on sale now – buy yours here. Rock duo Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson from Black Star Riders are pleased to announce their Warwick/Johnson ‘Sonic … Continue reading Warwick Johnson announce Belfast return to the Limelight