Vantastival 2018 at Beaulieu House in Drogheda, Co. Louth featuring live performances from Thumper, Loah, The Stunning, No Oil Paintings, Dreaming of Jupiter and more. Photos by Kristy Hal
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Ham Sandwich live at the Olmypia Theatre in Dublin with support from True Tides and Eve Belle. Photos by Kristina Hajdu
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Perth singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly live at Dublin’s Workman’s Club. Photos by Sarah Ryan.
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Gaz Coombes with support from Piney Gir at Dublin’s Academy. Photos by Leah Carroll.
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Father John Misty’s brand of quip laden folk rock has garnered him a loyal following. One that has seen him sell out not one but three nights in Dublin’s Vicar Street. On a humid Monday Night, an enthusiastic but somewhat subdued crowd gathered for the first showing. Bearded men wearing t-shirts adorning their idol seem at odds with the singer’s anti-capitalist persona but I guess that’s just rock and roll. Support on the night comes from Saint Leonard, formerly known as Kieran Leonard, a known associate of The Libertines and Misty alike. Under the guise of Saint Leonards Horses, a…
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Leftfield with support from Billy Scurry at Vicar Street, Dublin. Photos by Mark Earley.
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First Aid Kit, Shame, Mary Anne Hobbs and Franz Ferdinand at the Saturday of BBC Biggest Weekend in Belfast. Photos by Colm Laverty.
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Supported by Pip Blom, The Breeders returned to Dublin’s Vicar Street last night. Photos by Aaron Corr
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The XX live at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Photos by Claire Kelly.
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Patrick Kelleher and his Cold Dead Hands have released a new song in support of the campaign to Repeal the 8th amendment and the Yes side of Friday’s referendum. The band, now a duo of Patrick Kelleher and esoteric experimental artist Brian Conniffe, have stated the following: “We unreservedly assert and support the rights of all women to total bodily autonomy. We stand in complete and active opposition to any and all institutions and legislation which oppress women, including those which curtail freedom of reproductive healthcare choices. Ireland, 25 May 2018: Vote Yes. Repeal the 8th.” An unravelling patchwork of…