• AAA: The Minutes & The Vincent(s) @ Whelan’s, Dublin

    October 28, 2014 - By 

    In this installment of AAA (Access All Areas) we go behind the scenes with indie gents The Minutes for their headline gig at Whelan’s in Dublin last Sunday night, with support from Cork’s finest death pop pioneers The Vincent(s). Our intrepid photographer Carlos Daly spent the evening with the lads as they set up their gear, soundchecked, setlisted, knocked back a few glasses of wine for good measure and put on an awesome show. Check out the comprehensive gallery below for a unique overview of the gig.

  • AAA: The Frank and Walters @ Cork Opera House

    October 28, 2014 - By 

    Yet another Access All Areas feature? Sure go on! This time we head to Cork with our photographer Rory Coomey  for The Frank and Walters 25th Anniversary show. The guys pulled on their best orange shirts and rocked out to a sold out crowd in the Opera House. Check out the gallery below for more.

  • AAA: Blink @ The Button Factory, Dublin

    October 27, 2014 - By 

    In this installment of AAA (Access All Areas) we went behind the scenes with Irish indie veterans Blink ahead of their gig in the Button Factory in Dublin. It’s been nine years since they last played at this venue, when it was previously called the Temple Bar Music Centre but tonight they’re here to launch their greatest hits collection aptly titled Catch That Moment.  Check out the gallery below for some great moments captured by Shaun Neary.

  • AAA: Le Galaxie ‘Carmen’ video launch @ The Academy, Dublin

    October 10, 2014 - By 

    Last night Le Galaxie launched their interactive partnership with Pulse by Absolut at Dublin’s Academy with the release of their video for ‘Carmen’, the Dublin band’s new single featuring May Kay from Fight Like Apes. Le Galaxie granted Shaun Neary exclusive backstage and soundcheck access leading up to the main event. Over the course of the evening, Lorcansface worked his make-up magic on the lads, covering Mick’s glorious beard in shades of blue that would give Tim Harrington a serious run for his money. Le Galaxie were also joined on stage by Elaine Mai for their sleek Summer anthem ‘Lovesystem’. The entire night was a…

  • AAA: Fight Like Apes @ Meeting House Square, Dublin

    October 7, 2014 - By 

    The minute we heard Fight Like Apes were selected as one of the three ‘Heroes’ at this year’s Hard Working Class Heroes and closing the festival for 2014, we knew we had to send one of our awesome photographers down to document their evening. Carlos Daly was up for the challenge and you can view his set below.

  • AAA: The 4 of Us w/ Chris Keys @ The Empire

    March 17, 2014 - By 

    Having been given exclusive unrestricted access before, during and after their long-awaited performance, Dublin photographer Shaun Neary travelled up to Belfast on Friday, March 14 to capture Newry pop/rock band The 4 of Us in the altogether scenic surroundings of the city’s Empire Music Hall. Singer-songwriter Chris Keys supported the band on the night. Check out Shaun’s fantastic photos from the soundcheck, backstage and show itself below