• Details of Conor Walsh Album Announced

    January 28, 2019 - By 

    Details of the release of new music by much missed Mayo artist Conor Walsh has been announced. Called “an album for his fans”, The Lucid will be released on double-sided vinyl on the third anniversary of his death, on Monday, March 11, with pre-sales available via Bandcamp rom February 14. Side A of the album, we’re told, contain acoustic melodies, while Side B comprises electronic material. The stripped-back release was inspired by composers including Hauschka, Aphex Twin and Nils Frahm. Conor’s sister, Fiona Walsh, who helped to bring the project together said: “This album is for his fans and by…

  • The Gloaming Announce Album Number Three

    January 15, 2019 - By 

    The Gloaming have announced details of their forthcoming third studio album. The trad super band – comprised Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Thomas Bartlett and Matt Purcell – will release The Gloaming 3 on February 22 via Real World Records. Produced by Thomas Bartlett, the album was recorded last autumn at New York’s Reservoir Studios. See some thoughts on the release by Irish author Colm Tóibín – and check out the artwork for the venue – below. The Gloaming play Dublin’s The National Concert Hall on March 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, & 11th. “What you notice first…