• Vault Lines: Hannah Richardson on 1977 by Ash

    September 6, 2023 - By 

    In the latest installment of Vault Lines, Hannah Richardson from fast-rising Derry pop-punk trio Cherym sings the praises of a stone-cold Northern Irish classic, 1977 by Ash Photo by Jane Donnelly I was introduced to Ash as a teenager by a friend. By this point in time I was well into my wee punky teenage-angsty phase, but I’d also started taking an interest in local bands and Irish bands in general. My friend grew up with ‘cool parents’ who listened to a lot of music and they had a bookshelf that occupied a space in their back hall, dedicated entirely…

  • Live Line-up For NI Music Prize Announced

    October 18, 2022 - By 

    The live line-up for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize has been revealed. Celebrating the very best of Northern Irish music released over the last 12 months, the annual ceremony returns to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Wednesday, November 16th. Various artists will compete to walk away with the prestigious Album of the Year prize, as well as Live Act, Video, Single and ATL Artist of the Year. Go here for the shortlists. Performing on the night will be nominated acts SOAK, Cherym, Leo Miyagee, Rory Nellis, and Robocobra Quartet. Also taking to the stage will be Dea Matrona – who won Best Single…

  • Irish Tracks of the Week – October 1st

    October 1, 2021 - By 

    On what is surely the best Bandcamp Friday yet, dig into very best new Irish releases, featuring NIMF, Group Zero, Jane Deasy, Loah, Willie Stewart, Tebi Rex, Fears, Cherym, Jackie Beverly, FRMR, Panik Attaks, Cat and more. Group Zero – Memorial Hall Everyone’s Already Come Apart by Group Zero Jane Deasy – Thawing EP Thawing ~ EP by Jane Deasy NIMF – The Faery Sea The Faery Sea by nimf Various Artists – In The Echo: Field Recordings From Earlsfort Terrace In The Echo: Field Recordings From Earlsfort Terrace by Various Artists Tebi Rex – Deadman Cherym – Hey Tori…

  • Ireland Music Week Announced Line-Up

    July 28, 2021 - By 

    The line-up for this year’s Ireland Music Week has been announced. Taking place online across October 5-8th, this year’s showcases will be filmed at the Grand Social in Dublin. Over 500 acts applied, 50 of which have been revealed today. Among the names include the likes of M(h)aol, Pretty Happy, Cherym, Joel Harkin, Tolü Makay, Niamh Regan, Maria Kelly, Bicurious, Citrus Fresh, and Pixie Cue Rhythm Orchestra. Check out the full line-up below. “Selection for IMW is on most developing artists’ ‘to do’ list and brings with it opportunities to develop into international markets and networks,” said Angela Dorgan, CEO of…

  • Watch: Cherym – Listening To My Head

    June 10, 2021 - By 

    Without question, Derry pop-punk trio Cherym have emerged as one of the real success stories from these shores in recent times. Earworming to high heaven, their razor-sharp, harmony-laden craft is something we fully look forward to experienced live, once again, when the time is right. In the meantime, the soap video for the Hannah Richardson-fronted band’s new single ‘Listening To My Head’ is scratching the itch. A mini soap opera condensed to three minutes, it really drives home Cherym’s uniquely joyous M.O. Check it out below and revisit our recent interview with the band here.

  • Listening To Our Heads: An Interview With Cherym

    May 27, 2021 - By 

    CHERYM are on the precipice of a monumental Summer. Hannah, Nyree and Alannagh have been locked away in their Derry practice space, crafting the tracks that will make up their new EP, spearheaded by new single ‘Listening To My Head’. It’s a short, sharp guitar attack, as immediate and exhilarating as the drink their record label, Alcopop! takes its name from. Taylor Johnson caught up with the pop-punk trio just days after their new single dropped to talk resilience, Blink-182 and the fight for their signature. Listening to my Head by CHERYM Hi gang! Thanks so much for talking to us today. Somehow…

  • Irish Tracks of the Week – May 21

    May 21, 2021 - By 

    It’s been another big week for new Irish music, with tracks and albums coming from all over the country from emerging artists and established favourites. Dig into new releases from Maria Kelly, Kojaque, Strange Boy, Elephant, NUXSENSE, VerseChorusVerse, Biig Piig, Toasted Heretic and more. Maria Kelly – eight hours Kojaque – Wickid Tongues Strange Boy – Prayers NUXSENSE – A sacred journey through the golden path A sacred journey through the golden path by NUXSENSE Rory Sweeney X Emby – Two Faces Cherym – Listening To My Head Hex Hue – Aquiver VerseChorusVerse – what if we won what if…