It’s once again been a ridiculously prolific week for new music from across the island. Here’s the best of it, featuring releases by PostLast, Meljoann, Rejjie Snow, Buí, Thee U.F.O, Arvo Party, cbakl, God Is An Astronaut, and more. Meljoann – Bye Bye by Meljoann PostLast – Hollywood Ending Hypnic Jerk – Hypnic Jerk Hypnic Jerk by Hypnic Jerk Selu & Living Things – Merry Go Arvo Party – to evening kleio – mercury HEALTH GOTH WIFE – Where Did I Go When You Stopped passersby – leaveing leaveing by passersby Thee U.F.O – Glowing Friends EP Glowing Friends by…
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Paloma Faith live at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. Photos by Kevin Hennessy
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Leftfield live at the Big Top in Galway with support from Houseplants, part of the Galway International Arts Festival. Photos by Mark Earley
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Nils Frahm live at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Photos by Monika Ruman
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Bloc Party live at the Telegraph Building in Belfast. Photos by Aislinn McGinn
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LCD Soundsystem played to their biggest-ever non-festival crowd in Dublin last night. Leah Carroll captured the Brooklyn icons’ set, as well as support from IDLES and – arguably the best British band of a generation – Young Fathers
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Tenacious D live at the 3Arena in Dublin. Photos by Sean McMahon.
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Mitski live at the 3Arena in Dublin with support from Richard Dawson. Photos by Ian Davies
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Sprints live at Mike The Pies in Listowel, Co. Kerry with support from Adore. Photos by Ian Davies
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From Fugazi and Marvin Gaye, to Circle and Weidorje, Ellie Myler from ØXN and Percolator explores the records that have left a lasting impression on her life. Photos by Thom McDermott Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On I remember the first time I heard the title track on vinyl, through decent speakers, with intention. Feeling like I was in the room when the chatter of the Detroit Lions came in, that was the whole point I think. The choice Marvin Gaye made to produce it himself cracked it wide open and let the listener in. The lofty strings didn’t scare…