Dublin indie rock band Spies live at Cyprus Avenue in Cork with support from Partisan Crowds and O Sister. Photos by Brid O’Donovan.
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In the second of a three part diary entry, our favourite Galway garage pop quartet Dott have high tailed it out of Texas and kick off this leg of the tour with Night School, bringing them from Oklahoma City all the way West to Reno, Nevada. Dott and Night School (from California) are releasing a split record called Carousel on Graveface Records especially for Record Store Day, April 18. Read Part 1 of the band’s USA Tour Diary here. March 23rd. Capital City Bicycle Company, Oklahoma City. We started our short stay in OKC in the best little old school diner called the Hungry Frog.…
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In this installment of AAA, we go behind the scenes with comedy trio Foil, Arms and Hog live at their sell out show at Vicar Street in Dublin. Fresh off their slot on Jason Byrne‘s Snaptastic telly show, the lads had the entire venue on its feet by the end of their set which marked their 7th year together. The show included a wide variety of sketches, from old favourites to new material, culminating in crafted and well earned punchlines, sometimes with unexpected results thrown in thanks to a snorting or cackaling member of the crowd. Their comfort and experience in the…
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Neev Kennedy launched her new album ‘From the Depths’ at Doyle’s in Dublin. Photos by Abigail Denniston.
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A Place to Bury Strangers kicked off their Irish tour in the Workman’s club in Dublin with support from September Girls, then made their way up to Voodoo in Belfast with support from Travis is a Tourist. Photos by Isabel Thomas and Sara Marsden. The Workman’s Club in Dublin by Isabel Thomas. Voodoo in Belfast by Sara Marsden.
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In the latest installment of Track Record, Derry radio broadcast and bona fide music savant Stephen McCauley selects and talks about some of his all-time favourite records. Stephen presents Soundscapes – featuring a mix of contemporary classical, electronica, ambient and acoustic music – on BBC Radio Ulster every Wednesday night. Photos by Colm Laverty. The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) I was slow to mention this record because it’s popularity is almost a cliché in itself but it had a profound impact on me when I first heard it and it still does. I was 15 and…
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In this installment of AAA we go behind the scenes with Booka Brass Band for their incredible show in Vicar street. From soundcheck, to back stage tuning of instruments and nacho consuming to the live show with guests such as Richie Egan from Jape, Mark Austin from The Minutes and Zaska. A special thanks to Una Molloy of Turning Pirate and the band for being most accommodating. Check out the gallery below for a comprehensive overview of the night with photos by Mark Earley.
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In the second of a new regular feature called DIY Dublin, we talk to various people setting up their own businesses and doing it for themselves in the heart of the city. Aidan Hanratty chats to Emmet of DIY, alternative space loving music promoter Homebeat about getting started, nurturing talent and the dynamics of space. Photos by Abigail Denniston. From home to Homebeat I’m from a little town called Newcastle West in Limerick, but I’ve been living in Dublin for the bones of about 15 years. I was in college in the late 90s/early 2000s when things were kind of horrible in…
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In the latest installment of Front of House, we chat with MCD music publicist Michelle Whitehead about the day-to-day workings of her job, her long history in promotion and ways in which to get involved within the industry. Photos by Isabel Thomas Hi Michelle. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hello! Sure, I’m a music publicist for MCD Productions How did you become a promoter and how long have you been involved in it? I’ve always been interested in promoting since before setting up own club night called Lockdown Dublin –which was a weekly club night for rock…
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Matua Trap put on a secret show in a very secret location (the loft) in Belfast, bringing along Val Normal, Apartments and Over Being Under. Photos by Liam Kielt.