• Michael Mormecha Launches ‘See Sea’ Kickstarter

    January 4, 2021 - By 

    Whether in the guise of multi-instrumentalist producer or mastermind behind acclaimed Northern Irish band Mojo Fury, Michael Mormecha has long been considered something of a singular creative force. It’s something that was also on full display on his debut solo album, LOFi LiFE, released back in 2016. Five years on, Mormecha is back with a Kickstarter campaign to make its highly-anticipated follow-up, See Sea, a full-blown reality. With a £3000 goal set, he is well on his way. Check it out and help him reach his target here. Mormecha is posting regular Kickstarter videos and updates via his Facebook. Follow here and watch…

  • Dublin DIY Punk Space the Karate Klub Needs Our Help

    October 14, 2020 - By 

    A vital hub within Dublin’s DIY music community, Dublin’s collectively-run punk practice space the Karate Klub is battling for survival. Having existed for 13 years, the member-ran and funded creative space has provided an important HQ for punks and like-minded musicians and artists. Now, facing a 50% rent increase during the pandemic, a GoFundMe fundraiser has been created to raise 8,000 to ensure its doors stay open. “Creative community space is important, now more than ever, as we face a future of ongoing uncertainty and austerity,” organisers said. “Like many spaces during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, our space has struggled to bring money into…

  • Kneecap Launch Fundraiser Following Cancelled U.S. Tour

    March 13, 2020 - By 

    Like musicians, promoters, crew and venue owners right across the world, the Irish music industry is being hit hard by the global spread and broader ramifications of COVID-19. One such act is fast-rising Belfast Hip-Hop threesome Kneecap. Thrown into the deep-end following several US dates falling through, the group have launched a fundraiser on PayPal to cover a whole host of costs incurred by the forced cancellations. In a statement, the trio said, “A chairde. Like everyone else we are struggling quite a lot now, financially and mentally. In the absence of a record label we had self financed a US Tour,…

  • David Berman Tribute Set For Dublin

    August 28, 2019 - By 

    A tribute night for U.S. musician David Berman – who passed away earlier this month – will take place at Dublin’s Sound House on October 17th. Featuring Adrian Crowley, Steve Windings, Maija Sofia, Eileen Gogan, Dudley Colley, Anna Carey & Patrick Freyne, Skelocrats, members of Shrug Life, Oh Boland, The Former Soviet Republic and more performing the songs of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, Purple Jews will see all proceeds going to Aware. Tickets cost €15 and can be bought here. Doors are at 8pm. Revisit Maija Sofia’s TTA obituary of Berman here.

  • This Ain’t No Disco To Return for Season 2

    August 28, 2019 - By 

    After an uncertain two-hear hiatus, we’re pleased to report that online Irish alternative music programme This Ain’t No Disco will return for a second season next year. With season one featuring wonderfully intimate performances from the likes of Landless, Villagers with Nico Muhly, Brigid Mae Power, Lisa O’Neill and more, S2 will launch on New Year’s Day, 2020. Once again, the series will be hosted by ex-No Disco presenter Donal Dineen and directed by music documentarian and award-winning cinematographer Myles O’Reilly. Coinciding with the announcement is the news that on September 26th, This Ain’t No Disco Live will take over D-Light…

  • F I V E R T H O N @ A4 Sounds

    February 23, 2018 - By 

    A4 Sounds need your help and more importantly they need your fivers! The interdisciplinary artist studio and gallery organisation provide affordable access to studio spaces, artist facilities as well as running workshops and courses. In recent years these spaces have been disappearing from the Dublin creative scene and their presence is vital for the community. Recently A4 sounds was awarded a 10 year lease, securing their long term future. Along with this lease they also secured funding to carry out vital refurbishment to the space. To complete this work (which is for refurbishment to the the electrical system, to install a fire alarm system, and…

  • 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.