• Watch: Lisa O’Neill – Old Note

    November 15, 2022 - By 

    If there’s an active Irish songwriter more singular and naturally gifted than Lisa O’Neill we legitimately have not heard them. An artist we’ve covered many times in the past, she has carved out a remarkably distinctive path via masterfully considered folk song. Today, the County Cavan artist announces a whole new chapter. On February 10th 2023, she will release her fifth studio album, All Of This Is Chance, via none other than Rough Trade Records. It marks her debut on the iconic label, following the release of the sublime Heard a Long Gone Song via their River Lea imprint in 2018. Accompanying…

  • Watch: Akrobat – Eskimo

    November 1, 2022 - By 

    This Friday night, Dublin indie/art-rock band Akrobat seal their arrival with the release of their highly-anticipated debut album, Jammed Space Movement.  Across ten tracks – including debut single ‘Basquiat’s Widow‘ – it’s a wonderfully sprawling, genre-spanning effort from the Shane Regan-fronted band. Among the record’s many peaks is new single ‘Eskimo’. Slick and earworming and in equal measure, it distils the more pop-leaning finesse threaded throughout their album. Speaking about the song, Shane Regan said: “It’s about the thrill and intimidation of chasing that person you crave, but who is seemingly out of your league. Or are they!? We have tried to…

  • Pulp Set For Dublin Comeback Show

    October 28, 2022 - By 

    Pulp are set for their first Irish show in over 12 years. The legendary British band, who recently revealed they were gearing up for a reunion in 2023, have revealed they will play St Anne’s Park in Dublin on Friday, 9th June. Taking part of a string of new shows, the date marks the first time the Jarvis Cocker-fronted Sheffield band has played the capital since 2001. Tickets cost €49.90 and go on sale on Friday, 4th November at 9am. Check out the full dates below.

  • Video Premiere: Meljoann – Secrets

    October 27, 2022 - By 

    Avant-pop sensation and all round TTA favourite Meljoann is back with another creative self directed and produced video for ‘Secrets’, the second release in a succession of singles. The video features an all too familiar setting of a 90’s style day time talk show with a whole host of Mel-tiverse characters that fans of her ongoing Mustics clips would surely recognise. Speaking about the video, Meljoann said: “Using the magic of reality TV editing to my advantage, I made it look like my Talk Show debut was a triumph. When in fact, it was the most embarrassing experience of my entire life” Have a first look below!

  • Live Line-up For NI Music Prize Announced

    October 18, 2022 - By 

    The live line-up for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize has been revealed. Celebrating the very best of Northern Irish music released over the last 12 months, the annual ceremony returns to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Wednesday, November 16th. Various artists will compete to walk away with the prestigious Album of the Year prize, as well as Live Act, Video, Single and ATL Artist of the Year. Go here for the shortlists. Performing on the night will be nominated acts SOAK, Cherym, Leo Miyagee, Rory Nellis, and Robocobra Quartet. Also taking to the stage will be Dea Matrona – who won Best Single…

  • Limerick Music Documentary Out Of Place Selected for Irish Film Festival London

    October 18, 2022 - By 

    If you know anything about The Thin Air, you’ll likely know how much time we have for Limerick’s thriving music community. At the beating heart of it are various artists & creative conspirators who, together as Féile na Gréine, organise the city’s – and easily one of the island’s – best independent music & art festivals. But their good work doesn’t stop there. Next month, Out of Place, the debut feature-length documentary from the team behind the festival will feature as part of the official programme of the Irish Film Festival London. Directed by Graham Patterson, and starring Limerick artists Denise Chaila,…

  • Premiere: The Model Home – Thinking Much

    October 13, 2022 - By 

    The Model Home is a musical project bringing together two respected figures of the Northern Irish music scene: Fionn Crossan of Kilgour and Caolán Austin, a Derry-based musician who also helms production duties at Smalltown America. Over the last few years, the duo have been creatively conspiring on the down-low, steadily piecing together material that they are now, blessedly, beginning to offer to the world. First up is debut single, ‘Thinking Much’. Penned in 2020, and bearing the imprint of artists like Elliott Smith and Fionn Regan, it’s a finely-woven indie folk gem marrying guitar, bass and vocals from the pair, as…

  • Depeche Mode Set For Dublin Next Summer

    October 4, 2022 - By 

    Depeche Mode are set to return to Dublin next year. The legendary English electronic band, who currently comprise Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, will stop off at Malahide Castle on 14th June. Doubling up as the band’s biggest ever Irish concert, it takes place as part of a world tour to mark the release of their upcoming 15th studio album, Memento Mori. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday () at 9am, priced €79.65.

  • Shortlists For Northern Ireland Music Prize Announced

    October 4, 2022 - By 

    The shortlists for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize have been announced. At this year’s awards ceremony at Belfast’s Ulster Hall, the following NI acts will vie for Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Video of the Year and Live Act of the Year. Album of the Year And So I Watch You From Afar – Jettison Dark Tropics – Ink Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra – The Unfolding  Invaderband – Peter Gabriel Leo Miyagee – Act III Mob Wife – Eat With Your Eyes  Phil Kieran – Nightride Robocobra Quartet – Living Isn’t Easy Rory Nellis – Written…

  • Galway’s Áras na nGael to host jungle and drum & bass weekender with Rua Sound

    September 27, 2022 - By 

    Galway-based jungle and drum & bass label Rua Sound is hosting a special two-day event at Áras na nGael in October. The label, which was launched in Galway by Cormac McMahon and Rob Flynn in 2015, has released music by some of the most respected names in underground jungle and drum & bass, including Sully, Sun People and Tim Reaper. Now, for their debut weekender, the crew are hosting a selection of these international acts alongside a line-up of Irish talent between Friday 14th October through Saturday 15th.  International acts on the bill include Arcane, Henry Greenleaf, Itoa, Sully and…