Straight from the banks of the Lee. Mechner is the latest foray for Cork based artist Jack Ahern and it’s certainly his most compelling to date. Following on from noted success with indie-pop powerhouse Mishap, Jack’s debut single under this new moniker is a very promising offering. It’s a great video too and featured at the […]

9 years ago

This is the second single from their new album. The Statics are a great band from Dublin who have evolved their sound over the last couple of years. Since their Hidden Pigeon EP in 2013, the band have been working tirelessly to produce great music and have put out a fantastic new debut album called See […]

9 years ago

Sponsored by Repak Most people dream of a white Christmas, but we are hoping to have a green one ourselves. Sure, Christmas can be a time of excessiveness, but there’s no reason why we can’t be eco-friendly when we are living it up. Wrapping Paper It is well known that the amount of wrapping paper […]

9 years ago

Nousom Knots has trained in both classical and jazz music but the passion is for self-penned rock tunes with a particular focus on the lyrics of the songs. Knots has been gigging extensively throughout Ireland and in Paris, France over the last couple of years and has currently been the support act for world renowned […]

9 years ago

A new Cork band with a great sound. The Burma are a new band from Cork who have a couple of upcoming gigs in their native city supporting the likes of The Academic and The Strypes. Judging by the sound of this tune, it won’t be long before they are headlining gigs themselves. This is […]

9 years ago

The Cork indie legends are back. We are massive fans of cult indie band, The Frank and Walters. Never fail to release anything that isn’t catchy as hell and this is no different. It’s a beautiful song with a great video to accompany it shot in Athens. It’s a song which has some underlying political […]

9 years ago

Seasonal cheer from the man from Clare. This is the first single to be taken from his new and 3rd studio album ‘Tough Love’, recorded & produced by Christian Best of Monique Studios Co Cork, which will be released in Spring 2017. The song is a modern twist on the classic Christmas story of the […]

10 years ago

The best of the live music gigs in Ireland this week. Who: Primal Scream Date: 29 November Where: Big Top, Limerick Primal Scream, the Scottish indie legends are back in Ireland and they’re playing in Limerick at the Big Top for what promises to be an absolute belter of a gig by the Shannon. Clip via […]

10 years ago

One of the best rock voices in the business. Mark Daly, hails from Cork. An established singer/songwriter, Mark has worked with some of the best in the business; including American super group, Operation: Mindcrime. The group, which is led by vocalist Geoff Tate (formerly of Queensryche), who has sold over 25 million records and has […]

10 years ago

A new four-piece band from Galway with a lot of promise. ‘Misunderstood’, their debut single, was released on October 7th to critical acclaim. They successfully launched the single with a gig in ‘The Loft Venue’, Seven Bar. The ‘Misunderstood’ music video, directed by Michael Boyle, was released on November 18th. https://youtu.be/24bkAXef3UM Clip via D-Day You […]

10 years ago

Another new band showing lots of promise. BRASS PHANTOMS are an Irish band currently experimenting with the world of post punk. They are Ryan Cashell on bass and vocals, James Geraghty and Greg Whelan, both on guitar, and Adam McCabe on drums. https://youtu.be/HqmtJiNjl_s Clip via BrassPhantoms You can find out more about the band by […]

10 years ago

This lad is destined for the very top… The talented Irishman has been capturing attention on UK radio since being playlisted on BBC Radio 2 & 36 regional UK radio stations. In May 2015, Miles was invited by the Grammy-awarding artist Beth Hart to be special guest on her UK tour, taking in prestigious venues like The Barbican […]

10 years ago

The best of the live gigs around Ireland this week. Who: Jess Glynne Date: 22 November Where: 3Arena, Dublin One of the queens of pop right now, the red-haired lady from London has become one of the biggest names around. Everything she touches turns to gold and she is in Dublin at the 3Arena to show her […]

10 years ago

A new single and a new album on the way. Marlene Enright has been a member of Cork 5-piece The Hard Ground where she took her first steps into the dark corners of Americana. She’s going solo here with her new single, taken from the debut solo album Placemats and Second Cuts due out in March 2017. […]

10 years ago

The boys from Longford continue on their rise. These lads have had an amazing year. Up to this point Brave Giant has had some beautiful live moments in 2016. These included, two sold out shows at Whelans, performing at Indiependence Festival 2016 and two invitations to perform at Ruby Sessions together with festival appearances in the […]

10 years ago

The debut single from a band tipped for great things. VINCI was formed this year by five Dublin mates; Kurtis (Vocals/Guitar), Noely (Bass), Andy (Lead), Doyler (Cello/Keys) and Leo (Drums). ‘Lions’ is to be the debut single from their forthcoming four track EP, produced by Philip Magee, a man with an eye for great Irish […]

10 years ago

The best of the live music gigs around Ireland this week… Who: ABC Date: 15 November Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin 80s pop veterans ABC are back in Dublin for a night of pure pop. They dazzled at Electric Picnic this year and no doubt they will do the same again in the Olympia. Clip via ABCVEVO Who: […]

10 years ago

Corrina Jaye is an Irish independent singer-songwriter. Corrina released her debut E.P. “Light Will Come” in August 2013. Her music has drawn comparisons from Florence and the Machine and Lana Del Rey to Jessie Ware. “What do you want ” is  the second single from her second E.P and it features Swedish musician PaSv (Patrik Svensson). It was produced by Tom […]

10 years ago

Sligo electronic trio Dioscó na Mbó have released their new single. Their music has been described by some music blogs as “warm, fluffy, magical psychedelic pop”, “undeniably danceable”, and “a catchy blend of disco, funk, and kaleidoscopic pop”. Their sound has been likened to The Beta Band or Super Furry Animals. The band put it all […]

10 years ago

This quiz will sort out the sausage rolls from the Vienna rolls. How well do you know the lads from Austria?

10 years ago

The new song from the County Clare neo-soul singer. Described in some outlets as ‘A star in the making’, SÍOMHA (pronounced Shee-va) has released her brand new single ahead of her upcoming Winter Irish Tour. Why Did We Fall in Love?’ was recorded in Austin, Texas earlier this year. It is a soothing, soulful track reminiscent of a Cole […]

10 years ago

Dundalk’s finest has a new song. David Keenan is a singer/songwriter from Dundalk who has performed with the likes of Glen Hansard and Damien Dempsey. He featured in one of our Sunday Sessions and is a talent beyond his years. He has released his new song and it’s a thing of raw beauty. Clip via David […]

10 years ago

The best of the live gigs around Ireland this week. Who: Deacon Blue Date: November 8th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin For a while back in the late 80s, Deacon Blue were one of the biggest bands around. Their albums ‘Raintown’ and ‘When The World Knows Your Name’ were massive hits which featured a plethora of hit singles […]

10 years ago

The follow up to his debut single ‘Blindfolded’. Dublin singer/songwriter Tim Chadwick releases his new single ‘Dreamer’ to the masses. It’s the follow up single to his incredibly well-received debut song ‘Blindfolded’ which received significant national airplay. ‘Dreamer’ is a song about living for yourself and not others. It’s catchy as hell and deserves loads of radio […]

10 years ago

The first single taken from the second up and coming album from Irish artist Robotnik. Chris Morrin is the man behind Robotnik. Plain and simple, the song was inspired by a mental breakdown. It was mixed in 2012 in the infamous Funkhaus Studios, Berlin. Not being able to even face the idea of playing music publically […]

10 years ago

A chilled groove from Dubliner Rob Smith. Rob Smith is a former indie-rock singer/songwriter who has released two studio albums. He’s back again in a new incarnation and this time embracing electronic music and all its foibles. The Swedish Railway Orchestra is the moniker he’s gone with and he’s said to have been inspired by […]

10 years ago

Is it me you’re looking for? Lionel Richie made it impossible to say hello without launching into song, but how well do you know your languages and can you identify the languages in the quiz below? We honestly think that if you get seven or more, you are doing well.

10 years ago

We meet the brains behind the restaurant chain. JOE – Tell us about your business. Brian – About Camile, well to start, our nice chefs are hard at work creating our delicious food using amazing, natural ingredients. They love the tricky stuff like fresh galangal, delicate basil leaves and fresh chilies. Thanks to their passion and […]

10 years ago

Today our song of the day is two songs as it’s a double A-side. Big fans of We Cut Corners here in JOE and this new single is the follow up to their summer radio hit, ‘On Avoiding People’, and the double a-side features a cover of Sinead O’Connor’s track ‘Mandinka’, featuring Booka Brass. The new […]

10 years ago

The lads from Limerick are back with a new tune and album. The Limerick band are back with a new album, their first since 2012 and have announced some live dates around the country. ‘You’re Dead’ is the first single from the new album ‘Be Honest and Fear Not’. They play Whelan’s in Dublin on Saturday […]

10 years ago

The best of the live gigs around the country this week. Who: Birdy Date: October 25th Where: Olympia Theatre, Dublin Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde, or Birdy to you and I, is a ridiculously talented singer from England. She’s only 20, but has already released her third album. She brings her stunning live show […]

10 years ago

In association with An Post AdMailer We had a chat with David Mulqueen and James Swan, the men behind The Edge Clontarf: Personal Training Facility. JOE: Hi guys, can you tell us a little bit about your business… James/David: We’re a personal training studio based in Clontarf. We specialise in all aspects of health nutrition and training. […]

10 years ago

Mullingar is churning out the music talent. Mullingar has produced Niall Horan and The Blizzards and now we could be about to add another name to that list. Fí is an electro-pop artist who lives in Dublin and ‘Éalú’ is her debut single. Of course the gaeilgeoirs amongst you will know that Éalú is the Irish word for […]

10 years ago

Thom Yorke and the lads are heading for Glasonbury. Radiohead are one of the greatest bands of our time and it has just been announced that the Oxford band are to headline Glastonbury on the Friday night of next year’s festival. The official Glastonbury account tweeted the news followed by a retweet from the band […]

10 years ago

One of the most anticipated new games of the year. The Battlefield series has gone back in time for its new release, Battlefield 1. Set against the backdrop of World War 1, as the Great War saw a furious arms race with new machines and weapons created to get the upper hand during the most technologically divergent […]

10 years ago

Ash v Evil Dead is the box set you’ve been waiting for. You like your horror and you like your laughs. But you’re stuck for something to sink your teeth into (excuse the pun). We think we have just the thing for you. Yes, Ash v Evil Dead is an American comedy horror television series developed […]

10 years ago

The pick of the live music gigs around Ireland this week. Who: Hermitage Green Date: October 19th Where: Spiegeltent, Wexford Quite simply one of the best live acts on the Irish scene today and you can see them in the splendid surroundings of the Spiegeltent in Wexford. Sure you’d be mad not to. Clip via HermitageGreenVEVO […]

10 years ago

The latest offering from indie-pop band Penrose. Penrose are a five-piece indie-pop band from Dublin. They’ve been described as ‘a solid Indie Pop band with catchy uplifting indie songs and anthems that have “attitude” and stick in your head’, their new single doesn’t fall off the mark. There is a real whiff of Oasis of […]

10 years ago

How do you measure how many people are watching a certain TV show? In Ireland, audience measurement has remained the same for decades but that is all about to change thanks to new Irish tech start-up Engager. While TV ratings continue to be gathered through 1050 set top boxes and radio ratings collected every three […]

10 years ago

Gavin James isn’t the only one from Cabra making waves on the music scene. Gypsies on the Autobahn are a guitar-based quartet from Cabra on the northside of Dublin. The band comprises of brothers James and Dan Smith, playing alongside their old school pals, Gary Quinn and Niall Mooney. This song is produced by the much lauded Rob Kirwan, who has worked […]

10 years ago

Watch this… The Siege of Jadotville received rave reviews following its cinematic release a couple of weeks ago and today is the official release date for the movie on Netflix. A true story of Irish heroism in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, it’s a film which has been received very well by Irish audiences. […]

10 years ago

Tonight’s match is the eighth between the sides since 2003. Both countries will be familiar with each other having met seven times in the last 12 years or so. Ireland have won all seven matches, but a lot of the games have been very tight. How well do you know this fixture?

10 years ago

This is a great tune from Irish/London alt-rock female duo, REWS… Despite only forming in 2015, the duo of Belfast native Shauna Tohill (guitar & vocals) and Collette Williams (drums & vocals) have already been making waves on the festival circuit. The two ladies have been very busy over the festival season including slots at Glastonbury, The Great Escape, […]

10 years ago

A tune mixed by legendary producer Steve Fisk. Gordon Barry is a singer-songwriter from Wexford. While touring in New York he met the renowned artist Steve Earle who invited him back to the US under a scholarship role at his school for songwriters in the Appalachian Mountains. How amazingly cool is that? Having played alongside […]

10 years ago

Introducing Swords… Swords are a three-piece band from Dublin, with members Diane Anglim (vocals & piano), Jarlath Canning (bass, guitars & synth) and Ian Frawley (drums). ‘The Letter’ is the second single from their forthcoming second album, Tidal Waves, which will be released digitally on 28 October. To celebrate the launch of the album, the […]

10 years ago

An important Irish film… We caught up with Jamie Dornan, the star of the brilliant new movie, The Siege of Jadotville, and director Richie Smyth to celebrate its nationwide cinematic release. The film tells the true story of unbelievable bravery from a group of Irish UN peace-keeping troops in the Congo back in the 1960s. […]

10 years ago

We need to talk about Kevyn… Introducing one of Dublin’s newest and most promising names of 2016. Straight off the back of their packed-out performance at Electric Picnic, this high-octane band will take you on a rollercoaster ride of melodic outbursts and energetic catchy tunes. Made up of members Karla Chubb, Jack Callan, Sean Walsh and Colm […]

10 years ago

“There and then I was falling in love…” Since his arrival on the music scene, Monaghan native Mark Campbell has created a loyal fanbase, both from his YouTube channel where he frequently uploads his original take on cover songs, to his more intimate live shows where he showcases his original body of work. Over the past […]

10 years ago

Just when you thought the festival season was over… The days are getting shorter and the dark evenings are rolling in and yes, the inevitability of autumn and winter is upon us. The summer memories are still fresh in our minds and we refuse to let them go. Thankfully, the Battle For The Lake Festival […]

10 years ago

Zane Lowe is a fan of this lady and so are we. Dublin singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson is based in New York and has previously featured on JOE in a super performance you can listen to and see here. ‘Lost’ is her brand new single which has just been released and follows quickly in the footsteps […]

10 years ago