Sean Being – DEIS
January 22nd, 2021 | by James Cox
Opening with a sharp downpour of prickling synth tones and electrical disturbance, Dublin artist Sean Being’s DEIS wastes little time setting …
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Orville Peck – Show Pony
September 1st, 2020 | by James Cox
Bedecked in a Stetson hat, a Roy Rogers Nudie Suit and enough rhinestones and country verve to power the Dollywood …
Nadine Shah – Kitchen Sink
July 9th, 2020 | by James Cox
Nadine Shah’s 2017 release, Holiday Destination seethed with fiery indignation and deep despair as the artist reckoned with the …
Various Artists – The 343 Vol.1
June 25th, 2020 | by James Cox
Named for Le Manifeste des 343, a brave act of civil disobedience by French women who dared sign a Simone …
The Magnetic Fields – Quickies
June 4th, 2020 | by James Cox
At one point in 2010 documentary, Strange Powers, an admirer of The Magnetic Fields asks if anyone else could to write …
Throwing It Out There: An Interview With Kristin Hersh
April 8th, 2019 | by James Cox
U.S. singer-songwriter, musician and author Kristin Hersh talks to James Cox about pride, process, PTSD, guitar-playing and forthcoming new Throwing Muses …
Beirut – Gallipoli
March 2nd, 2019 | by James Cox
For a project born out of the narrow confines of a bedroom in landlocked Santa Fe, Beirut’s influences have always …
Sharon Van Etten – Remind Me Tomorrow
February 5th, 2019 | by James Cox
“Kid came back. A real turn around.” Remind Me Tomorrow’s extraordinary lead single ‘Comeback Kid’ was an electrifying jolt to …
19 for ’19: Problem Patterns
January 11th, 2019 | by James Cox
Happy new year! We’re pleased to present 19 for ’19, a handpicked selection of Irish acts we’re absolutely convinced are …
Katie Kim & The Crash Ensemble – Salt Interventions
November 21st, 2018 | by James Cox
Salt Interventions documents a superb live performance by Waterford musician Katie Kim as she teams up with the Crash Ensemble to …