• The Mary Wallopers Announce ‘7 Drunken Nights’ Irish Tour

    August 20, 2024 - By 

    It’s surely true what they say about rest and the wicked: the seemingly interminably on-tour Mary Wallopers have just announced a massive Irish tour for December. 7 Drunken Nights is the latest run on home turf for the brothers Hendy and co., including four dates at Vicar Street and their biggest Belfast show to date, at the SSE Arena. The band will also stop off in Killarney and Cork along the way. Behold the full dates and information, as well as the tour’s rather fetching poster, below. Tickets go on sale at 9.30am on Friday, 23rd August. Sign up to…

  • Premiere: Bedrooms – crusher/birds of prey

    August 19, 2024 - By 

    It’s hard to believe it’s been over four years since we first sang the praises of Bedrooms. Their third single, ‘Bus Lanes’, was a perfect introduction to a Dublin trio who knew their way around the subtleties of indie rock—a band who could surely tell apart echoing the cool restraint of Luna and the reflective depth of Damon & Naomi—all while quietly carving out their own space. Now, four years on, the band are on the cusp of unveiling their long-awaited debut album, Perfectly Still. Reuniting with Bill Ryder-Jones at YAWN Studios—the same space where they crafted their 2021 EP…

  • Irish Tracks of the Week – 16th August

    August 16, 2024 - By 

    Get your ears around the very best new Irish sounds of the week, including debut single from NewDad’s Julie Dawson, Hypnic Jerk, Lucy Gaffney, Henry Earnest, Yenkee, a lazarus soul, EMBY and more Julie Dawson – Silly Little Song Hypnic Jerk – Hypnic Jerk Kendino – Blush Henry Earnest – Country Lucy Gaffney – sittingbugs EP Yenkee – Hand Luggage a lazarus soul – Dealers EMBY, Charlie Boy Manson, Sputnik One – E’s Up E's Up by EMBY & Charlie Boy Manson (Prod. Sputnik One) Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets – in your eyes Gemma Hayes feat. Paul Noonan…

  • Eoin French AKA Talos Has Passed Away

    August 13, 2024 - By 

    Eoin French, the Cork-born indie/electronic artist known to many as Talos, has passed away at the age of 37. The heartbreaking news reached us late today, August 13th, revealing that French, who we have widely featured on TTA over the years, had been quietly battling cancer in recent months and passed away peacefully over the weekend. French, who created and performed music under the Talos moniker, was a remarkably talented singer-songwriter whose work left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene. Having spent his time between Cork and Reykjavik, he released a series of acclaimed EPs and albums since…

  • Ghouls On Film Zine Launch: The Satanic Slumber Party

    August 10, 2024 - By 

    Ghouls On Film, Belfast’s essential feminist horror film club, is gearing up to launch its third zine this weekend. Led by Belfast artist Isabella Koban, the club has become a vital space for monthly screenings of cult classics and indie gems that challenge traditional portrayals of women in horror. The Ghouls On Film zine doubles down on this mission, solidifying its place in both the film and zine scenes on the island. A beautifully curated and masterfully collaborative effort, the first two issues have showcased local talent and provided sharp, fresh perspectives on horror, with themes like Hysteria & Lunacy.…

  • Irish Tracks of the Week – 9th August

    August 9, 2024 - By 

    From across the island, here’s the very best Irish music of the week, with new releases from And So I Watch You From Afar, Silverbacks, YARD, Birthday Problem feat. HAVVK, and more Photo by Tom McGeehan And So I Watch You From Afar – Megafauna Megafauna by And So I Watch You From Afar Silverbacks – Something I Know YARD – Bend Birthday Problem feat. HAVVK – Same Face Fontaines D.C. – Here’s The Thing David C Clements – Already Here

  • Dispatches From A Field: All Together Now 2024 – Sunday

    August 8, 2024 - By 

    Mike Ryan delivers his verdict on the third and final day of this year’s All Together Now, featuring ØXN, Sprints, NewDad, Just Mustard, The Prodigy, Nealo, Trá Pháidín and more Photos by Ian Davies The Scratch There are many theories on how to best kick off day 3 of a music festival. Some All Together Now attendees opt for a breakfast bap from Phat Cow foodtruck, some like to ease into it with some yoga. There’s also saunas and hot tubs, if you were quick enough to nab the early morning slots when they were announced. For many people however,…

  • Dispatches From A Field: All Together Now 2024 – Saturday

    August 7, 2024 - By 

    Mike Ryan continues his three-parter reporting back from this year’s All Together Now, with Day Two highlights from The Mary Wallopers, Rachael Lavelle, Soda Blonde, Kojaque and more Photos by Ian Davies The sunny day two of All Together Now kicked off with Dublin-based music ensemble Glasshouse performing the music of the late, great Ryuchi Sakamoto. The Lovely Days stage, miraculously recovered from Confidence Man’s blistering set the night before, now resembled a park amphitheatre, with revellers sitting or lying, easing their way into the day. Next up was a Main Stage performance from Sing Along Social. Easing is over.…

  • Silverbacks Announce Third LP, Share Video for ‘Something I Know’

    August 6, 2024 - By 

    Silverbacks have announced details of their highly-anticipated third studio album and shared a new single, ‘Something I Know’. Arguably the island’s finest guitar band, the indie-rock six-piece – and long-time TTA favourites – will release Easy Being A Winner on Friday, 18th October via Central Tones/Cargo. Accompanying the news is their stellar new single ‘Something I Know’. A month on from LP3’s first single, ‘Selling Shovels,’ the band’s latest effort filters the influence of My Bloody Valentine, Guided By Voices and Stereolab, turning up the contrast yet more on their supremely-crafted indie rock. Speaking about the song, lyricist and guitarist Kilian O’Kelly…