A band on an upward trajectory. BARQ are back with a follow up to their hit song ‘Bear’ which we featured earlier this year. Following a successful collaboration with the very gifted Crooked Gentlemen on the ‘Bear’ video, they got them to do this one too and the results are fantastic. Clip via BARQ music […]

9 years ago

Back with a bang. Nousom Knots aka Glen Brady is back with his latest offering and it’s a cracker. The Dublin singer/songwriter has been featured before as our song of the day so we’re well aware of his talents. Mixed and Co-produced by New York based Óisín O’Malley who has co-produced with the likes of […]

9 years ago

This is catchy. Dublin multi-instrumentalist Stevie Cliff is back again with a new EP called Polaroids and this is a track from it. There’s a real whiff of Aztec Camera off this tune which is an extremely good thing. We’ve featured the talents of the man before and this looks like another step in the […]

9 years ago

A star-studded lineup set for Galway. Dara O’Briain, Kevin Bridges, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Richardson, Reginald D Hunter, Rich Hall, Foil Arms & Hog, David O’Doherty, Rubberbandits, Al Porter, Jimeoin, Katy Brand and Ardal O’Hanlon are just some of the stand-up superstars set to rock Galway at this year’s Vodafone Comedy Carnival. The full 2017 Carnival […]

9 years ago

Great sound from a very good band. Release the hounds, Pursued By Dogs are back! We featured them before with their brilliant tune ‘A Tunnel’. ‘Iceland’ is the second release from the band’s upcoming debut album, which was recorded by producer James Darkin at Temple Lane and Herbert Place Studios. The video for Iceland is […]

9 years ago

The 6th of October can’t come quickly enough…

9 years ago

A fine tune from a fine band. Tanjier are a Dublin three piece electronic pop band who have been making waves on the Irish scene and heralded in many quarters as ones to watch. They are renowned for their striking music videos and this one is a very clever effort symbolising society’s addiction to phones […]

9 years ago

Electronic Dublin act is back. The Swedish Railway Orchestra is led by Dubliner Rob Smith and is really starting to make waves on the Irish music scene. We have featured them before with a previous release and now they are back with a track from their forthcoming debut album entitled ‘This Is A Dream’ due […]

9 years ago

Alt rockers Mindriot are back. We’ve featured these Cork lads before when they released a single back in December and all proceeds going to Pieta House. This is their new song and it was recorded in White Well Studios in Midelton by acclaimed producer Ciaran O’Shea. Clip via MINDRIOT mt You can keep tabs on […]

9 years ago

New band, new song. A Great Quiet are a duo from Kildare called Aran Cardiff and Willo O’Donnell. This is their follow up single from their debut offering called ‘ Open Spaces’. https://youtu.be/ctOVEaxa_LI Clip via A Great Quiet You can keep posted on the happenings of A Great Quiet by checking out their Facebook page right […]

9 years ago

This is a treat from Kildare. Based in County Kildare, the five-piece have played around Ireland for the last 3 years, and over the past year, have begun bringing their music into mainland Europe. They’ve recently released their incredible second album ‘Hot Sup’. In support of the album, the band have treated us to a […]

9 years ago

Alt-country at its toe-tapping best. Lisa Loughrey is a member of the alt-country folk band, The Mariannes. The lady from Kildare has gone solo with this effort and it’s a toe-tapping belter of a track. Clip via Lisa Loughrey She’s one to watch and she even won the Clancy Brothers Festival’s inaugural song contest and […]

9 years ago

The young Dubliner is back. Graham Mitchell is a young singer-songwriter from Dublin who used to perform under the moniker, ‘Milky’. We featured him before and now he’s back, using his real name, with his latest single. Clip via Graham Mitchell Graham has a Facebook page where you can keep tabs on gigs, new releases […]

9 years ago

Straight outta Belfast. Aislinn Logan is a singer-songwriter from Belfast who also happens to be a multi-instrumentalist. She released her debut EP last year entitled ‘Lost or Gone’ and is back with this, her brand new single. Aislinn is doing a gig this evening in Belfast at the Town Square and is well worth a […]

9 years ago

A mesmerising cover. Having delivered a superb cover of ‘Exit’ last month, a version which was praised by no less an authority than Bono himself as being a “great un-fucked up work on a fucked-up song,” Ennis-born singer-songwriter Susan O’Neill (SON) recorded a second cover of a song from The Joshua Tree to coincide with […]

9 years ago

If U2 at Croker is half as much fun as this, it’ll be a cracker.

9 years ago

From Mayo to New York. Lydia Ford is back with her new single and it’s a toe-tapping delight. Fresh after the success of her previous single, ‘Don’t Let Me Go’, Lydia has released this track which is on her impending EP release. Clip via Lydia Ford Music You can keep tabs on Lydia’s music career […]

9 years ago

This may drive you out of your (Joshua) Tree

9 years ago

Indie-folk musician with his latest release. Indie Folk musician Peco was better known as the former frontman of ‘Valentine Black’. He’s now gone solo, signed with a new record label and is about to release a new EP entitled ‘And So I Arrived At The Start’. This is the first track from it. Clip via […]

9 years ago

This is an absolute belter. We’ve long been fans of Columbia Mills and as far as we are concerned, they are deserving of your attention too. Due to kick off the Heineken Stage on Saturday at Longitude at 2 pm, they have released this track from their forthcoming debut album, ‘A Safe Distance To Watch’, […]

9 years ago

Beautiful.

9 years ago

From way out west. Padraig Jack is a singer-songwriter from the Aran Islands who has had national airplay with his debut single ‘One Way Ticket Time’ and has now released this, as a follow-up. Clip via Padraig Jack You can keep informed of his music and tour dates by visiting his website right here.

9 years ago

Soul from the edge of The Burren. We last featured Síomha a while back where she recorded a live video and she’s done it again with this track. The song was captured live on the edge of the unmistakable limestone slabbed landscape of The Burren, in her native Co. Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way. In […]

9 years ago

From the banks of the Shannon. Rory Hall is a 22-year-old  electronic music producer/singer from Limerick who performs under the moniker Proper Micro NV. Having recently played the Wonderlust stage at Body & Soul, he has released a new six track EP entitled ‘Colours’ and this is a tune from it. You can check out his […]

9 years ago

Middle of the Road won’t do

9 years ago

Former Loose man is back with a bang. CC Brez is Cormac Breslin, a former member of supreme funksters, Republic of Loose. A man responsible for the eternally catchy ‘Comeback Girl’ amongst others. He’s gone solo and is doing very well for himself. Following his release of his debut album last year, he has taken time […]

9 years ago

Bit of a banger this one. Road Wives, otherwise known as Jack Quinn, is a DJ, producer & recording artist, who cut his teeth on the club circuits of Dublin, France, Spain and the US. In 2015, he teamed up with his brother, producer Declan Quinn (ex-Republic of Loose) to start recording new material. June […]

9 years ago

A virtual band from Dublin no less. Electro Dolls are a virtual band from Dublin and is the brainchild of Derek Power from the Navan Road. Their first single ‘Dirty Dogs’ was released a few years ago and now they are back with their brand new song, ‘Nothing’. Here is their motion comic video, the band take […]

9 years ago

This internet sensation has done alright for himself. Having set up a YouTube channel to document his travels, visiting every country in the world, he quickly gained a huge amount of subscribers and then one night he did a song. The rest, as they say, is history. Signed up to the Snow Patrol label, Polar […]

9 years ago

Young Dublin singer/songwriter with a slice of summer. Niall Jackson is Swimmers Jackson, a young Dubliner based in London chasing the dream. You can tell he misses Dublin when you hear this track from his forthcoming debut EP. Cans, canals and the sunshine! Clip via Niall Jackson You can follow the adventures of Swimmers by […]

9 years ago

Bayonets is a man from Kerry. Bayonets is a solo and occasionally collaborative venture created by Kerry musician and songwriter Vinnie Flynn. He’s busy in the studio laying down tracks for his debut album, but this is his first single from it. Clip via Bayonets You can keep up to date with Bayonets via the Facebook page. […]

9 years ago

An eclectic mix of films in store for revellers. Sometimes during the mayhem of a music festival, it’s nice to be able to switch off, kick back and recharge the batteries as you watch a film. The Lighthouse Cinema tent is a popular destination for festival goers of a similar mindset to the above. Now […]

9 years ago

We love a bit of Brass Phantoms. Brass Phantoms have featured as our Song of the Day before with their track, City of Wolves. They’re back again with a fine new song which is getting a lot of airplay nationwide right now. Clip via BrassPhantoms You can find out more about the band by visiting […]

9 years ago

This should be a walk in the park. Apart from the League of Ireland, there is no football to be had anywhere. Don’t mention the snore-fest that is the Confederations Cup. We thought we’d challenge your knowledge on all the domestic league winners around Europe. There are 18 countries but can you name the champions […]

9 years ago

The group from Nashville are a great live band. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Lambchop have been in existence for over 30 years. Any band that lasts that long has to have something about them and these lads certainly do. Loosely categorised as Alternative Country, the lyrics from frontman Kurt Wagner have been described as ‘witty […]

9 years ago

Dublin indie four-piece have a nice breezy sound. The Temps are only together the past 18 months but they’ve been doing live shows around Dublin in places such as the Button Factory, Workman’s Club and Whelan’s. They’ve released their new single which is starting to get some decent airplay on radio stations and it’s not […]

9 years ago

These lads know how to party

9 years ago

What’s not to love? If like us, you’ve been sitting in a bingo hall (don’t judge us) wondering why you get the feeling something is missing? That something is obviously your desire to rave so you can imagine our excitement when we discovered now you can do both. That something is obviously your desire to […]

9 years ago

Some big hitters lined up this year. As seems to be the norm for any music festival worth its salt, the inclusion of the comedy tent is always hugely popular with punters. This year’s line-up for the Vodafone Comedy Stage at Body & Soul is pretty impressive. The comedy will run on the Saturday and […]

9 years ago

30 years later and sounding as good as ever. U2 are in the midst of the 30th Anniversary Joshua Tree World Tour. Irish fans will see the band come home for an epic gig in Croke Park on July 22nd. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this, their most iconic album, they have released a […]

9 years ago

The young indie-pop band from Dublin are back. Formed in BIMM, the band is bringing a fresh and energetic take on Indie pop, fusing heavier elements into hook filled pop songs to create an eclectic mixture of new and old. Their debut single was featured earlier in the year and now they are back with […]

9 years ago

The Sligo-based singer-songwriter from Dublin is back. Miles Graham is a talented lad. The new single ‘Let It Shine’ is a soulful, touching piece of summery, singer-songwriter pop. Catchy as hell and will have you singing along to the chorus in no time. He’s got a pretty decent video to go along with it too made […]

9 years ago

The dynamic duo return with a new tune. Apella have a habit of releasing catchy little pop tunes and this is no different. Dara Quilty and Ronan Nolan make up Apella and they’ve a busy summer ahead appearing at festivals such as Sea Sessions, Indiependence and Kick Music Festival. https://youtu.be/k25hlSCNLNA Clip via Apella

9 years ago

The sheriffs of Nottingham. Sleaford Mods are a duo from Nottingham who are not happy about the austerity-laden Britain in which they find themselves. They’ve released a slew of albums over the years and their latest offering, ‘English Tapas’ has been warmly embraced by music journalists and fans alike. ‘Moptop’ is a track taken from […]

9 years ago

The aftermath of The Aftermath. Cronin are based around Irish brothers Jonathon and Michael Cronin. They had a previous incarnation as a band called The Aftermath. Hailing from Mullingar, the brothers have teamed up with band members from Leeds to form a new Irish indie group called Cronin. This track is taken from their debut […]

9 years ago

A multi-talented 25-year-old from South London. Tiggs Da Author is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from south London. You may not know the name, but you’ll know his track ‘Run’ as it was featured on the FIFA16 soundtrack. Tiggs Da Author will be showcasing his considerable talents at this year’s Body & Soul Festival […]

9 years ago

Straight outta Canada. A Tribe Called Red are a Canadian DJ collective who promotes inclusivity, empathy and acceptance amongst all races and genders in the name of social justice. Together since 2008, they are part of a vital new generation of artists making a cultural and social impact in Canada alongside a renewed Aboriginal rights movement […]

9 years ago

Eric Lalor tells you of his holiday in Spain that he’d rather forget

9 years ago

South London’s finest. Nominated in the 2016 NME Best New Artist category, the band from South London are riding the crest of a wave. Following on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Look At The Powerful People’, the band are about to embark on a summer festival tour starting with our own […]

9 years ago

Transported back to Finglas in the 1980s

9 years ago