• Pixies w/ Bleeding Heart Pigeons @ The Marquee, Cork

    July 14, 2016 - By 

    Hands up who loves the Pixies. That’s what I thought; who doesn’t? They’re one of those bands that does not require an introduction. Suffice it to say, they pioneered the loudQUIETloud technique, Kurt Cobain admitted to ripping them off, and their combination of cacophony and bubblegum pop continues to endure and influence thirty years after their formation and twenty nine years after the release of their debut EP Come On Pilgrim. They’ve also now been back together pretty much as long as they were broken up as odd as that may seem. Since their reunion, they have had a mixed…

  • Feel Good Lost’s 5th Birthday

    July 12, 2016 - By 

    The working name for Cork director, editor, designer, cameraman, alternative DJ, live visual artist and media designer Brendan Canty, Feel Good Lost just celebrated their 5th birthday party in the panoramic Mitchelstown Caves. This year featured candlelit performances from the enigmatic JFDR (Iceland) and an immense and explorative performance from Cork act Talos. As well as taking photos of the event, Blair Alexander Massie had the pleasure of chatting with Brendan about the milestone. After 5 longs years of emails, flights, videos, EP and LP’s and now a show in a cave. What’s the most rewarding part about what you…

  • Groove Festival 2016

    July 12, 2016 - By 

    Featuring the likes of The Neville Staple Band, Anderson, ELM, The Academic and Zaska, Ian McDonnell captures this year’s Groove Festival at Killruddery House in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

  • John Grant w/ Ane Brun @ Iveagh Gardens, Dublin

    July 12, 2016 - By 

    It was a busy night of gigs ­­in Dublin this weekend with Beyoncé and The Stone Roses pulling big crowds. This might account for the fact that tonight’s gig at Iveagh Gardens isn’t sold out – a rarity for a John Grant gig in Dublin. However, those who do opt for the city centre garden setting are far from disappointed. Following a convincing set by Ane Brun (below) Grant starts off the set by easing the crowd into the evening via ‘Down Here’ and ‘Grey Tickles, Black Pressure’ mixed with ‘Marz’ from his debut album. Those newer tracks have really aged well and there’s a real…

  • Denise Ryan Fundraiser @ Button Factory, Dublin

    July 4, 2016 - By 

    A fundraiser for Denise Ryan who is suffering with Lyme Disease was held in the Button Factory last week to help raise money towards her treatment in America. Enemies, Roisin O, Ailbhe Reddy, Dermot Kennedy and more performed live to support the cause. Photos by Lucy Foster. A contribution was made on behalf of The Thin Air team. If you wish to donate please click here.