The return of John Francis Flynn to the Róisín, supported by the finest Franco-Irish artist around, Kevin Fowley. Photos by Ciarán O Maoláin
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Listen, “gig of the year” talk can be a little suss but sometimes, every now and then, it tallies up. Consider, for a moment, what’s set to happen at Mono’s Bar at Dalymount Park in a few short weeks. Featuring support by none other than Mana, and a pair of TTA favourites, Spit and Search Results, Minneapolis’s finest Uranium Club play their first-ever Dublin show on Saturday, 16th November. Comprising Brendan Wells, Harry Wohl, Ian Stemper and Matt Stagner, the perennial punk weirdos have, for the last decade or so, fared as one of the very best to do it.…
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It’s a top-tier one for new Irish music this Bandcamp Friday. Here’s our playlist of the best of it, featuring RÓIS, Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies Feat. Andrea Mocanu, Maria Somerville, Optic Chain, Fierce Shook and more Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies Feat. Andrea Mocanu – Not Enough Women RÓIS – MO LÉAN MO LÉAN by RÓIS Maria Somerville – Projections Niamh Bury – Geordie Optic Chain – The Shadow of a Snakepit The Shadow of a Snakepit by Optic Chain Robbie Stickland – It’s Cool To Start Smoking In Your 30s The Wood Burning Savages – Grind…
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Soft Launch live at the Academy in Dublin with support from SexyTadhg and Robert Mulligan. Photos by Ian Davies
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Adebisi Shank are reuniting after a decade away. Ten whole years on from announcing their split, the Wexford/Dublin instrumental rock trio took to Instagram today to reveal the news. “This is the return of a band called Adebisi Shank,” the trio wrote. “New songs. New shows.” When they went their separate ways back in 2014, the band – comprising guitarist Lar Kaye, bassist Vinny McCreith and drummer Mick Roe – said: “We hereby announce the end of a band called Adebisi Shank. From the three of us to all of you, thank you for coming with us on this crazy…
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The Dandy Warhols live at the Academy in Dublin with support from The Black Angels and Miranda Lee Richards. Photos by Ian Davies
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Ahead of the release of their self-tilted debut album on 18th October, Diarmuid Ó Sé of Limerick-based quartet and certified Good Lads The Low Field talks us through some of his all-time favourite songs, featuring Low, The Hotelier, Junior Brother and more. Pre-order The Low Field and catch the band live over the next while: October 17th: Anseo, Dublin November 1st: Pharmacia, Limerick The Low Field by The Low Field Sinai Vessel – Where Did You Go? The Low Field first got together as a direct result of myself, Danny, and Brendan becoming infatuated with this album in the winter…
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Ireland’s music scene has been flourishing recently, producing a wealth of exceptional talent like Orla Gartland, Post-Punk Podge, Lankum, Junior Brother, and Junk Drawer. While some acts bask in international acclaim, others, like Silverbacks, remain criminally underappreciated despite being equally, if not more, deserving. Known for their relentless output, Silverbacks have released almost an album a year for the past four years, each one a vibrant mix of fuzzy indie rock that’s as captivating as it is fun. Their latest, Easy Being a Winner, is no exception. Despite the band members now being scattered across different parts of Ireland and…
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Dive into the very best Irish releases of the week, featuring Silverbacks’ latest, the debut single by Dose, a new double A-Side by Joshua Burnside, Cork levellers Dankenstoned’s Bongster, the return of Overhead, The Albatross, and more Silverbacks – Giving Away An Inch Of Dose – Cuckoo Joshua Burnside – Marching’ Round the Ladies / The Good Life Dankenstoned’s Bongster – Melter Melter by Dankenstoned's Bongster Overhead, The Albatross – This Is Like Love Ahmed, With Love. – Yes, Of Course. Affection to Rent – If We Fall
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It’s been a real joy seeing Quiet Lights shine a light on both Irish and International folk, traditional, and experimental music over the last few years. Six years on from its debut outing, the festival returns in November with its strongest programme to date. Returning to Cork City across 21-24th November, this year’s line-up features a host of long-time TTA favourites, among them Elaine Howley and Rachael Lavelle, who will perform a double-header, as well as Joshua Burnside, Aoife Wolf, Cormorant Tree Oh, Lemoncello, Mohammad Syfkhan and Ana Palindrome. The inclusion of The Tan Jackets, Lisa Hanigan, Cormac Begley, and Muireann…