Right in the middle of their “More Irish, More Blacks, More Dogs” tour of Ireland with Bob Vylan, Belfast represented a special date for Problem Patterns, a homecoming gig to show off their new strengths to a familiar audience. As mentioned during the set, the band just finished recording their debut and it showed. Opening straight away with their furious new single ‘Y.A.W (for Yes All Women)’, Problem Patterns left no doubt: they were on a warpath and they were well-prepared. Punk always relies on an unstable balance between unbridled rage and tight sound. You can excuse when one takes…
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A grand old show now by the Mary Wallopers, supported by Iona Zajac, at Galway’s Róisín Dubh. Photos by Ciarán O Maoláin
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An unassailable set from Stormzy, live at the 3Arena in Dublin. Photos by Kevin Hennessy
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Pillow Queens with support by Smoothboi Ezra at Róisín Dubh in Galway. Photos by Ciarán O Maoláin
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A resounding headline set by Denise Chaila at Dublin’s 3Olympia. Photos by Kevin Hennessy
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Hands down one of the gigs of the year by Kojaque at Dublin’s 3Olympia. Photos by Peter O’Hanlon
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Aaron Corr captures the debut Dublin show from Galway’s NewDad, with support from The Magazine Club, at the Workman’s Club
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North Coast post-rock titans And So I Watch You From Afar with support from Bicurious at Galway’s Róisín Dubh. Photos by Ciarán Ó Maoláin
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A hometown show from Galway’s NewDad at the Róisín. Support by Jossie. Photos by Ciarán O Maoláin
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A sold-out show by fast-rising Galway quartet NewDad at Belfast’s Ulster Sports Club. Photos by Darren Hill The band play Galway’s Róisín Dubh on Wednesday night and the Workman’s Club in Dublin on Thursday.