Belfast based ‘Cloakroom Q’ are back with a brand new EP ‘Going for a Walk and I’m Not Coming Back’. Their genre being described as art rock/neo psychedelic, the 5 piece have a produced an EP that is somewhat unique compared … Continue reading Cloakroom Q- Going for a Walk and I’m Not Coming Back
Ryan Vail’s experimental blending of musical style and genre allows him to create music with no boundaries. His collaborations with artists’ such as Jealous of the Birds, Ciaran Lavery and Joshua Burnside are unparalleled. His music makes him very much … Continue reading Get to Know: Ryan Vail
The debut album ‘Grow’ from Amanda St John was launched in May 2016 to a full house at the prestigious Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in Belfast and has received rave reviews and worldwide airplay including a national advert campaign for … Continue reading Get To Know: Amanda St John
As lead singer of folk rock band The Emerald Armada, Neil Allen is no stranger to the Northern Irish music scene. They have become synonymous with their annual St Patrick’s Day and Winter shows calling upon their loyal fan base. … Continue reading Get to Know: Neil Allen
Over the past year there has been so much anticipation around the Derry punk band, Touts headlining their own show. After some envious support slots, including Paul Weller and Liam Gallagher, we finally got what we wanted. The three-piece that … Continue reading Review: Touts – Duke of York, Belfast
He’s the singer and guitarist of alternative, pop/punk band Hello Casanova. These guys encompass punk greats such as Green Day and Blink 182 but they are able to add a bit of Northern Irish flair to make their tracks original and … Continue reading Get to Know: Matt Irwin
Following his debut EP and single released in 2016, Andrew Patterson is back with this brand new single “Alright This Time”. An upbeat melody with a positive message, Andrew reminds us that life really isn’t all that bad. Drawing influences … Continue reading Andrew Patterson- ‘Alright This Time’
Derry singer/song writer Roisin Donald, more commonly known as ROE, has released her single Wasted.Patient.Thinking.. Her musical accomplishments are undeniable as she brags performances at Output Belfast, The Great Escape and even the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury. Her latest … Continue reading Review: ROE – Wasted.Patient.Thinking
London based Irish Singer-Songwriter, Linda Em, has released her brand new single ‘Hey Baby’. Linda’s vocals are stunning, blending between a smoky folk and smooth jazz sound. The song has a real 1950’s vibe to it, mixed with the energetic … Continue reading Review: Linda Em- Hey Baby
Lisburn based band Crossroad Revival have recently released their debut EP ‘What The Future Holds’. The 5 track EP is full of up-tempo melodies, catchy guitar riffs and impressive vocals. The EP as a whole showcases the talent that the band … Continue reading Review: Crossroad Revival- What The Future Holds EP
Modern Rome’s debut single “Work in Progress” boasts an extremely clever amalgamation of genre that sets it aside from just another generic rock title and pushes it to the next level. The Belfast based band quote a number of influences … Continue reading Music Review: Modern Rome – Work in Progress
Sonja Sleator’s second EP Adams has those 90s vibes we all love to hear with hints of Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell. There isn’t an exact genre that can be pinpointed and its more an amalgamation of a number of musical … Continue reading Review: Sonja Sleator – Adams
There’s nothing better than sticking a song on and from the first few seconds you’re absolutely hooked. That was the case with Bear Skin’s new single All Along. The heavy bassline at the beginning lures you in from the outset. … Continue reading Review: Bear Skin – All Along
Armagh pop-punk band ‘Hello Casanova’ are back with their brand new single ‘I Am A Machine’. Previously known as ‘Foreign Affairs’, the band re-vamp has seen the guys ease up on the political overtones of previous songs and produce a … Continue reading Review: Hello Casanova- I Am A Machine
Following Joshua’s album launch at Duke of York just over a month ago there was a lot of anticipation for his headline gig in the iconic Empire. His album Ephrata has received fantastic reviews from across Ireland so there was … Continue reading Review: Joshua Burnside – The Empire, Belfast
Following on from their well-received EP No Chill, Belfast based band R51 have released their first single of 2017 “Heavy Friends”. The single is a staple of that pop/alternative rock sound we have come to know from these guys. The … Continue reading R51 – Heavy Friends
In my humble opinion, Therapy? are one of Northern Ireland’s success stories. Formed in 1989 with fourteen albums & a consistent touring schedule, they are something for local bands to aspire to. And with a loyal following of fans who … Continue reading Review: Therapy? – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Following the release of their debut single “Rita”, Pine Barrens have been busy with their second single ‘Whatever Makes It Better’. The intro to the single is very reminiscent of The Clash mixed with Oasis. They keep it very upbeat … Continue reading Pine Barrens – Whatever Makes It Better
The Belfast band, Pine Barrens, have recently released their debut single entitled “Rita”. My first impressions of this single were entirely positive. What appealed to me, initially, was the distinct husky voice that is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen mixed with … Continue reading Pine Barrens – Rita
If there’s one thing missing from the music scene at the minute, in my opinion, it’s contemporary bluegrass. So, when I heard the EP Bluebirds from the band Cup O’ Joe it was a real breath of fresh air. The … Continue reading Cup O’Joe – Bluebirds
Belfast based artist, Rebekah Fitch is due to release her eagerly anticipated debut single ‘Stroke of Genius’ at the end of this month. An up and coming singer-song writer, Rebekah has been performing since a young age and has already … Continue reading MUSIC REVIEW: Rebekah Fitch
Having released his debut single ‘Cutthroat Desire’ on Monday the 23rd of May, Graham Maree who goes by the moniker ‘One Man Town’ introduces us to his signature styling of rockabilly blues with a modern twist. Hailing from Donegal, Ireland … Continue reading MUSIC REVIEW: One Man Town
Want to play at Ireland’s Best Small Festival? Stendhal Festival of Art have opened up for Submissions for 2016. The Multi-award winning Stendhal Festival of Art is back this summer on August 12/13 and now is your chance to get … Continue reading Stendhal Festival of Art 2016 opens for submissions
Friday October 2nd marked a special date for Belfast quartet Girls Names. It was the release of their much anticipated new album Arms Around A Vision, a wonderfully multifarious album consisting of twelve tracks, each unique and complex in its … Continue reading REVIEW: Girls Names – The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
