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Album stream: Squarehead – RESPECT

September 22nd, 2013 | by Brian Coney

The follow-up to their 2011 debut album Yeah Nothing, Dublin trio Squarehead have unveiled their second studio album, RESPECT, as a …

September 20th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

When he’s not making sweet music with his band, Belfast-based indie pop foursome Seven Summits, Rory Nellis is also a …

September 19th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

Having recently returned from their first ever tour – a week-long trek across Scotland and the North of England – …

September 18th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

The fourth annual Belfast Music Week was officially launched at a ceremony at Belfast’s Waterfront this afternoon. Featuring performances from …

September 18th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

Having warranted comparisons to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush, Dublin singer-songwriter Róisín O, has just finished a …

September 12th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

Having released their superb debut album, Tundra, at the start of the year, Belfast indie-rock four-piece Before Machines have announced …

September 12th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

Having released a studio single and live track over the last year,Belfast alt-acoustic four-piece Feet For Wings have unveiled their …

September 11th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

On the eve of the release of his forthcoming third album, we have an exclusive stream of ‘Bear of a …

September 9th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

After considerable anticipation, Montreal indie band Arcade Fire have unveiled the interactive video for their new single, Reflektor. Easily one …

September 9th, 2013 | by Brian Coney

Belfast-based rock band FOG (otherwise curiously known as Friends of Granleese) have unveiled the Sarah McGlinchey-directed video to their new …