Girls Names (Album Launch) w/ Documenta @ Empire Music Hall, Belfast
October 3rd, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
Having amassed a veritable smorgasbord of critics singing their praises, it’s no surprise that the launch of Girls Names’ new …
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AVA Festival 2015
June 1st, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
Well, here we are. After months of anticipation and the mandatory, giddy daily countdown, the moment has arrived for Belfast’s …
Mr Scruff @ Black Box, Belfast
June 1st, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
You might already be aware of this but Mr. Scruff AKA Andy Carthy is a bonafide hero. Why shouldn’t he …
Donal Scullion – Superpowers
May 12th, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
As an NI Soul Troop mainstay, Donal Scullion is more than familiar with the nuances of jazz, funk and, of …
Public Service Broadcasting w/ Smoke Fairies @ Mandela Hall, Belfast
May 5th, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
Belfast’s Mandela Hall has consistently been something of a mecca for artists, bands and gig-goers in Northern Ireland, so it’s …
Flying Lotus @ Vicar Street, Dublin
May 1st, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
With the doors to Vicar Street, Dublin, opening at 7.30pm, our approach was somewhat cautious. Surely there won’t be anybody …
Villagers – Darling Arithmetic
April 21st, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
Villagers has always been something of a vehicle for Conor O’Briens creative vision. Early on as a band it enabled …
Princess @ The Woodworkers, Belfast
April 13th, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
More a pub than a performance venue, The Woodworkers is certainly an interesting space, and upon entering, we were happy …
A Place To Bury Strangers w/ Travis Is A Tourist @ Voodoo, Belfast
April 7th, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
On a cold, dank – did I mention cold? – and generally miserable Belfast evening, what could be more inviting …
Kindred: Ital w/ Matt Burns (Twitch) @ Menagerie, Belfast
March 21st, 2015 | by Aaron Drain
Tonight, as we approach the beginning of the weekend with all the vigour one can muster from a Monday through …
