In this installment of Track Record, Laura Sheary from Kyoto Love Hotel selects the records that have left a huge impression on her, from Sylvan Esso to Sinead O’Connor. Photos by Jane Donnelly Sylvan Esso – Free Love There’s a couple of Sylvan Esso bangers on this as always, but I’m particularly fond of the slightly more downtempo songs with the subtle beats, rich textures, and warm vocals. Amelia Meath’s voice and melodies are gorgeous – they’re nostalgic and full of light. I find her phrasing really interesting too, the way she lingers on or moves between words seems to…
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Julia Jacklin live at Vicar Street in Dublin. Photos by Kate Lawlor
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Javill live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Big Love and Chris Wong. Photos by Mark Earley
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Stella Donnelly live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Albertine Sarges. Photos by Harry Rich
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Maggie Rogers live at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin. Photos by Kate Lawlor
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Amyl & The Sniffers live at 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin. Photos by Sean McMahon
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Dea Matrona live at the Spirit Store in Dundalk with support from Future West. Photos by David McEneaney
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The New Power Generation live at Cork Opera House. Photos by Philip Corkery
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Milky Chance live at the Ulster Hall in Belfast with support from Quarry. Photos by Jane Donnelly.
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Sinead O’Brien live at Dolan’s in Limerick with support from Fonda and Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Aoife Moloney and Kevin Hennessy. Dolan’s in Limerick by Aoife Moloney Whelan’s in Dublin by Kevin Hennessy