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M. Stevens & The Ghasts – Birds

December 6th, 2022 | by Will Murphy

David Berman died by suicide on August 7, 2019. He left behind loved ones, countless fans and a lyrical back …

May 1st, 2020 | by Brian Coney

One of the gleaming jewels in the crown of Dublin collective Popical Island, Skelocrats dropped off the radar following the …

November 2nd, 2017 | by Stevie Lennox

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Dublin quartet Autre Monde are one of the very best indie bands in the …

July 10th, 2017 | by Brian Coney

We’re pleased to present a first listen to the new double-single from one of the country’s finest indie-folk pop propositions, …

September 28th, 2016 | by Brian Coney

It’s sometimes good to remember: Lie Ins aren’t just for Sundays. And nowhere is that more evident than quickly glancing at the …

July 13th, 2016 | by David Boland

The Galway International Arts Festival is here again and we’re all really happy about that – it’s the most wonderful …

February 19th, 2016 | by James Trotter

Magic conjures up images of David Copperfield making the Statue of Liberty disappear, David Blaine looking off-his-face with an eye drawn …

November 30th, 2015 | by Brian Coney

With more acts to be announced (deep breath) Squarehead, Skelocrats, Lie Ins, Ginnels, No Monster Club, Walpurgis Family, The Number …

July 23rd, 2015 | by Brian Coney

Having all but soiled ourselves listening to and shouting about its second track, ‘Funderland’, yesterday, we’re rather happy to present …

July 22nd, 2015 | by Brian Coney

Dublin-based bastion of jangle and virulent lo-fidelity, Popical Island’s latest “ingenues” Shrug Life have gotten off to a ridiculously catchy …