Mitski has announced her return to Dublin. The indie rock trailblazer will play her biggest Irish headliner to date at 3Arena on 4th May 2024. The show – which features support from the one and only Richard Dawson – marks her return after following shows in 3Olympia, Vicar Street, Tivoli and Whelan’s over the last six years. Fan presale for tickets starts at 10am on Wednesday, 18th October. Go here for more info.
In less than three weeks, the inaugural SCANRA: Samhain at the Cellar takes over the Workman’s Club cellar on Saturday, 4th November. Presented in collaboration with Workmná, who are dedicated to showcasing female and non-binary artists, it’s set to be a wonderfully immersive night of music, myth and storytelling celebrating the Irish origins of Samhain through the voices and mediums of modern creators. Among the several must-see acts on the bill are two of the island’s most singular artists, Lizzie Fitzpatrick aka coolgirl and Clara Tracey. In the spirit of all things Samhain, the pair sat down to delve deep…
The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have announced a massive Irish co-headliner for next year. The U.S. alt-rock heroes will team up for a UK and Irish tour next June, including a date at 3Arena in Dublin on Monday, 10th June. Tickets for the show cost €69.50 and go on sale this Friday, 20th October at 10am. Check out the full dates below: Friday 7 – Birmingham Utilita Arena Saturday 8 – London The O2 Monday 10 – Dublin 3Arena Wednesday 12 – Glasgow OVO Hydro Thursday 13 – Manchester Co-op Live Friday 14 – Cardiff Castle
Including not one, not two but several Irish albums of the year, delve into the very best Irish music of the week, from the Mary Wallopers and CMAT to George Houston, Jordan Adetunji and beyond The Mary Wallopers – Irish Rock n Roll CMAT – Crazymad, For Me George Houston – Vehicular Suicide Vernon Jane – Chestpains And Sidepieces Chestpains And Sidepieces by Vernon Jane Jordan Adetunji – Rock’n’Rave The Fae – bloodrush Zaska – Live In Dublin Stray Planets – Down a Hole up a Hill
After an incredible first outing last year, Haunted Dancehall will return to Dublin in early November. Presented by Foggy Notions, the series has swiftly established itself as one of the island’s most essential programmes and a must-attend for fans of artists straddling the lines of experimental, electronic and contemporary classic worlds. And this year’s line-up – which runs from November 3-5th – doubles down – and then some – on that theory. Among the many highlights from this year are debut Irish shows from acclaimed Colorado musician Kali Malone, Lucrecia Dalt, Manchester duo Space Afrika, cosmic improviser and visual artist…
It’s been a minute since we featured girlfriend. as an Inbound act. Seven years on, the Dublin alternative trailblazers, in their final form as a fully-fledged five-piece, have announced details of their long-awaited (and legitimately highly-anticipated) debut album. Off the back of recent singles including ‘In Silence’ and ‘Trust,’ they will release the 14-track To Be Quiet digitally and on vinyl on Halloween. Recorded, produced and mixed by Peter Ashmore at Orphan Studios, Hellfire Studios and Rose Cottage Studio last year, the album is available to pre-order now. Posting on social media, the band wrote: “We’re ecstatic to finally announce…
The live line-up has been announced for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize. The annual awards ceremony – which recognises the very best in NI music, primarily through its Best Album award – returns to the Ulster Hall in Belfast on Wednesday, 15th November. Performing on the night is another wonderfully eclectic mix from several shortlisted acts, from Chalk, Problem Patterns and Winnie Ama, to Ferna, The Florentinas and Conor Mallon. There will also be a special performance from the recipient of this year’s Oh Yeah Legend Award, Paul Brady. The news comes just over a month before the return…
Following the release of his new single ‘Hard Times,’ the fast-rising Belfast singer-songwriter waxes lyrical about a handful of his favourite songs, from Big Thief and Unknown Mortal Orchestra to John Martyn and beyond Big Thief – Masterpiece The core line of this song made a list of my favourite lyrics of all time, and it might not be the best line in the song. An incredible and heart-breaking song which is no surprise if you follow the work of Adrianne Lenker Hozier – Like Real People Do Playing a few covers in sessions around Belfast, this generally never fails…
Another banner week for Irish music sees essential new releases from Search Results, Chubby Cat, John Francis Flynn, NewDad, Negro Impacto and more Search Results – Information Blip Information Blip by Search Results Chubby Cat – Kissin In The Valley-o Brand New Friend – Grandstand Grandstand by brand new friend Negro Impacto – Maybe John Francis Flynn – Mole In The Ground Connor McCann – Hard Times No Oil Paintings – Release Me Garrett Laurie – Novak Glen of the Downs – Octagon EP Octagon EP by Glen Of The Downs Colm Warren – Truth NewDad – Angel Luz –…
Featured as an Inbound artist in the Autumn issue of the magazine – which you can read below – Ṣelu is someone we feel confident is worthy of your attention and destined for great things. His new single ‘For You’ is a minimalist soul ballad dealing with the tribulations of being human, especially in this age of living vicariously through curated social media and the isolation of remote work. It’s a song that essentially asks people to remember life isn’t all about your personal achievement and what you choose to share online – it’s your contribution to those around you…