• Download: Ryan Hemsworth ‘Still Awake’ EP

    May 24, 2013 - By 

    Canadian DJ Ryan Hemsworth seems to have been all over the blogosphere recently, with a string of high-profile remixes for the likes of Frank Ocean, Grimes and Lana Del Rey painting a picture of a producer who focuses on ethereal, starry-eyed electronica. Whilst only a handful of original tracks have been made available to date, Hemsworth took the rather left-field step yesterday of making his new EP free to download on his website. No viral campaigns or mysterious download codes here – just a rather lovely EP from a gifted young producer. Download Still Awake over on Hemsworth’s site. [soundcloud…

  • Stream new Smith Westerns track

    May 22, 2013 - By 

    Chicago indie rock three-piece Smith Westerns are streaming a suitably starry-eyed slab of Bowie-esque guitar pop titled ‘3am Spiritual’. Equally bearing certain melodic hallmarks of Britpop, the track is taken from the band’s forthcoming third studio album, Soft Will, set for release in Europe via on June 24. According to a post made on their Facebook page, Smith Westerns are set to announce European dates soon. Stream the track via Soundcloud below.

  • Stendhal line-up announced

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    The line-up has been announced for this year’s Stendhal Festival of Art. Celebrating its third birthday on August 16 and 17 this year, The Bonnevilles, Little Bear and Pocket Billiards are amongst the first acts to be confirmed for the annual Limavady festival. As well as music taking place over four stages, it will also play host to a varied family programme of events for children, artwork, sculpture, a craft market, digital art installations, a fun fair and more. The first acts to be unveiled are: Paddy Casey, Mick Wilson (10CC), More Power to your Elbow, Little Bear, Trucker Diablo,…

  • Robyn G Shiels releases new EP

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Belfast-based, Kilrea-born singer-songwriter Robyn G Shiels has released his new EP, Under The Night Of Stars. Recorded and produced by Ben McAuley at Start Together Studio, Belfast, the album features a full band including McAuley on “guitars, drums, etc.” and original Therapy? drummer Fyfe Ewing on track number three of five, ‘If Now Is An Echo’. Cover artwork for the EP was created by artist Hanita Dadswell and photographer Ronan O’Donell: Shiels will officially release the EP at Belfast’s Barge this Friday, May 24. Purchase the EP (and stream ‘If Now is an Echo’ via Bandcamp) below.

  • The Answer unveil new LP, tour dates

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Downpatrick rockers The Answer have announced that they will release their fourth studio album, New Horizon, on September 30 via Napalm Records. The band’s first full-length release since 2011’s Revival, the late Storm Thorgerson worked with the band on the album’s artwork. The Answer will play Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Friday, October 11 and Dublin’s Whelan’s on Saturday, October 12. The band will also embark on a UK-wide tour to mark the release of the album: October Thursday 17: Manchester Academy 3 Friday 18: Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall Saturday 19: Leeds Cockpit Sunday 20: Sheffield Corporation Tuesday 22: Glasgow The Garage…

  • Stream: Hurdles – Kaleidoscope

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Comprised of members from both Bedford and Dungannon (a first, surely?) Belfast-based indie rock quartet Hurdles have released their third single, ‘Kaleidoscope’. Available as a free download from Bandcamp, the track was recorded at Belfast’s Start Together Studio by Ben McAuley. The band released the singles ‘Paper Soldiers’ and ‘Pictures’ late last year. Stream and/or download the track below!

  • Soundgarden announce Dublin date

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Legendary Seattle alt-rock four-piece Soundgarden have announced that they will play Dublin’s 02 on September 16. Having formed almost thirty years ago, tickets for the Chris Cornell-fronted band’s long-awaited return to Ireland will go on sale at 9am on Friday, May 24, priced at €54.50. Soundgarden’s sixth studio album, King Animal, was released last year. Watch the video to ‘Fell On Black Days’ from the band’s landmark 1994 album, Superunknown, below.  

  • Watch: RunawayGO – ‘I Would Go’

    May 20, 2013 - By 

    Belfast-based indie pop five-piece RunawayGO have unveiled the video to their new single, ‘I Would Go’. Set for release on June 3, the video – filmed on location in Belfast and Lisburn – was shot, directed and edited by Darren Lee and features a couple of familiar faces throughout. RunawayGO are set to embark on a nine-date Irish tour, kicking off in Dundalk this Wednesday: May 22: The Spirit Store, Dundalk May 23: Chapter 1, Cavan May 24: Whelans (Upstairs), Dublin May 25: Roisin Dubh (Upstairs), Galway May 27: Crane Lane Theatre, Cork May 28: The Library, Limerick May 29:…

  • Watch: QOTSA – My God Is The Sun

    May 19, 2013 - By 

    The latest in a string of teaser clips and videos released over the last few weeks, Queens of the Stone Age have unveiled the video to their latest single, ‘My God Is The Sun’. Taken from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, … Like Clockwork, the apocalyptic promo follows on from recent videos unveiled for the tracks ‘If I Had A Tail’, ‘I Appear Missing’, ‘Kalopsia’ and ‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled’. … Like Clockwork is officially released via Matador on June 4. Watch the the video for ‘My God Is The Sun’ – created by British artist Boneface and animator…

  • Watch: Chelsea Light Moving – ‘Lip’

    May 17, 2013 - By 

    Chelsea Light Moving AKA “Thurston from Sonic Youth’s new band” have unveiled the video to their new single, ‘Lip’. Directed by “Eva at Ecstatic Peace Library” the video jumbles up footage of the band performing the song, typically trippy-assed visuals and footage of protestors not getting along with riot cops. Also featuring Sama Lubelski, Keith Wood and John Moloney of Sunburned Hand of the Man, Chelsea Light Moving’s self-titled debut album to a generally positive reception in March. Putting Kim Gordon’s words regarding Thurston’s cheating on her (thus leading to the break-up of Sonic Youth) out of our minds for…