Published on August 24th, 2015 | by Mike McGrath-Bryan
This past week, music rights association IASCA triumphantly announced its deal with online content delivery specialists Yangaroo, to adapt their radio submission system for Ireland. This was sold as a triumph for Irish independent music, as …... Read More →
Published on August 18th, 2015 | by Mary Stevens
We are at that midpoint in the month where things tend to quiet down a bit. However, don’t panic, I do have some recommendations to whet your artistic appetite for the week. If you’re feeling like …... Read More →
Published on August 11th, 2015 | by Mary Stevens
This August is proving to be a busy one with events continuing throughout the summer months and some great shows to get out and see. After the rather hectic Late Night Art in Belfast last Thursday, …... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2015 | by Mary Stevens
So after a longer than intended yet still brief hiatus (when I say hiatus I mean holidays in the rain!), I’m back with all your Visual Arts events, wants and needs. As usual July was a …... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2015 | by Liam Doyle
It’s hardly worth reiterating the connection between Heavy Metal and dark, often upsetting imagery. The artwork used to push records and merchandise has always been the first talking point in any critique of extreme music and …... Read More →
Published on July 16th, 2015 | by Liam Doyle
The metal internet collectively lost its shit recently when Mastodon’s Brent Hinds (pictured) admitted that he never really liked metal and has been, in his own words; “trying to get Mastodon to not be such a …... Read More →
Published on July 14th, 2015 | by Steven Rainey
In no uncertain terms, Live Aid was a turning point in the history of popular music. Never before on this scale had pop and rock musicians striven to present themselves as a community, a socially conscious …... Read More →
Published on July 10th, 2015 | by Aidan Hanratty
Aidan Hanratty delivers the lowdown on all the very best electronic gigs, tracks, mixes and releases of the week. Antóin is off at the fabled Freerotation weekender in Wales, but despite the Twitter buzz it’s not …... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 2015 | by Aidan Hanratty
Aidan Hanratty delivers the lowdown on all the very best electronic gigs, tracks, mixes and releases of the week.... Read More →
Published on June 30th, 2015 | by Mary Stevens
It’s a busy week ahead with the first Thursday of July bringing the usual round of Late Night Art Openings here in Belfast, writes Mary Stevens. However Thursday is not the only night this week when …... Read More →