It’s another stacked week for new Irish music. Delve into the best albums and singles of the last seven days from Joel Harkin, Nealo, pôt-pot, Akrobat, Stefan Murphy and more Joel Harkin – Sham Supermarket Sham Supermarket by Joel Harkin Nealo – November Medicine November Medicine by NEALO pôt-pot – No Friends Akrobat – Verlaine Stefan Murphy – Athlete of Seoul Sprints – Shadow of a Doubt Moon Landing – Blink Once and Miss the World Go By Blink Once and Miss the World Go By by Moon Landing Aoibha – Muddy Water
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Delve into the very best new singles and albums of the week from Pillow Queens, David Holmes, John Francis Flynn, Phil Kieran, Alpha Chrome Yayo and more Pillow Queens – Suffer David Holmes – Blind on a Galloping Horse David Holmes ft. Raven Violet – ‘Blind On A Galloping Horse’ by David Holmes Rachael Lavelle – Big Dreams Big Dreams by Rachael Lavelle Phil Kieran – The Strand Cinema Live Nealo, Morgana, Uly, Rach – Cereal Alpha Chrome Yayo – Heart Engine Heart Engine by Alpha Chrome Yayo Two Nice Catholic Boys – Never Wonder John Francis Flynn – Kitty…
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Community, culture and collaboration are the three words that stand proudly at the centre of Nealo’s sophomore album November Medicine. Launching to the world on November 17th 2023, November Medicine features artists ranging from Morgana and Jehnova to Rebel Phoenix and Shiv and touches on themes close to the heart, embracing vulnerability without a hint of discomfort. Following on from his debut album All The Leaves Are Falling, November Medicine delves into the depths of the human experience. The album directly involves the listener with Nealo’s inner world, with carefully chosen voice notes punctuating the album in interludes and emotion…
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Common Threads festival took place last weekend in various locations around North Clare featuring live performances from Junior Brother, Nealo, ÆMak, Niamh Regan, Paul Noonan, Elaine Mai and more. Photos by Ian Davies
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It’s a stacked week for Irish music, with some new music from some of the best names around, including Maija Sofia, Jape, The Mary Wallopers, Kojaque, Nealo, Sweetlemondae, Moondiver and more. The Mary Wallopers – Wexford Maija Sofia – Telling The Bees Space Shepherds – What Fabric? What Fabric? by Space Shepherds Sweetlemondae – Turn The World Jape – Heal These Wounds Kojaque – Bambi (Feat. Gotts Street Park) Connor McCann – I Believe Al Reddan – Galtee Mountain Boy Galtee Mountain Boy by al reddan Moondiver – When U Land moondiver · When U Land Nealo & Jehnova – Tears…
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Body and Soul took place last weekend at Ballinlough Castle Estate in Westmeath featuring live performances by Fever Ray, Denise Chaila, Kurt Vile, Goldfrapp, Kojaque, Kneecap, Ailbhe Reddy, Juinor Brother, Jealous of the Birds, Nealo, Negro Impacto, Ordnance Survey and more. Photos by Ian Davies Day 1: Day 2: Day 3:
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The inaugural Beyond the Pale festival took place in Glendalough Estate in Co. Wicklow over the weekend with live performances from Boy Harsher, Soule, Bonobo, Nealo, Soda Blonde, John Francis Flynn, Murli, Aoife Nessa Frances and more. Photos by Mark Earley. Day 1: Carrie Baxter / Murli / Nealo / Dublin Old School / Romare / Aindrias de Staic & The Latchikos / Lyon Vynehall / Paradise Cabaret / Elaine Mai / Four Tet Day 2: Glasshouse Ensemble / John Francis Flynn / Mad Professor / Abandoman / Soda Blonde / Aoife Nessa Frances / Boy Harsher / Stereo MCs /…
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Returning for its second consecutive year, Merchy Christmas will take over Dublin’s Grand Social later this month to throw Irish artists a lifeline in the face of the huge challenges presented by COVID-19. Running from 10am-4pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December, countless TTA favourites including Lankum, Myles Manley, Junior Brother, Pillow Queens, Silverbacks, Nealo and Loah will set up stall for a real-life merch market. “The Christmas merch sale last year was one of the highlights of the year for me,” said Nealo. “It was heartwarming to meet people face to face and to hang out and chat…
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We’ve been pleasantly inundated with phenomenal new Irish music just as Spring has landed. Check out our pick of the bunch, including tracks from Æ Mak, Fears, Cherym, [indistinct chatter], Kyoto Love Hotel, Jackie Beverly, Ye Vagabonds, LAOISE, Carrie Baxter feat. Nealo, and more. Æ Mak – Jamie [Indistinct Chatter] – Your Excitement Fears – Vines Kyoto Love Hotel – Saithnín Saithnín by Kyoto Love Hotel Jackie Beverly – Headlights Cherym – Kisses On My Cards Carrie Baxter – Without You (feat. Nealo) TANOKI – Loading Midnight Wayne – It’s Alright Hold On Tight Rebekah Fitch – Loose Ends Ye…
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Ah, 2020 eh? Unless you were living off the grid in a self-made banana bread house whilst rocking yourself gently to various iterations of ‘Happy Birthday’ as you washed your hands, then you will know that despite collectively living through the pandemic there were plenty of Irish songs to get excited about. 100 to be precise. We’ve listened to them on repeat since we couldn’t attend gigs, raves, or house parties so we’re certain we’ve selected the finest this little locked down island has to offer. It’s safe to say this year epitomised the true meaning of community in this…