• Watch: Sunken Foal – Cutty’s Advice

    September 30, 2013 - By 

    Taken from his forthcoming new album Friday Syndrome Volume 2, Dublin-based electronic producer Dunk Murphy AKA Sunken Foal has unveiled the video to his new track, ‘Cutty’s Advice’. The follow up to his debut album, Fallen Arches, the first volume of Friday Syndrome was released last July to a strong critical reception. Friday Syndrome Volume 2 is expected to be released at some stage in November. Sunken Foal will support Solar Bears at Whelans, Dublin on Friday, October 4. Go here for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Watch the video for ‘Cutty’s Advice’ below.

  • Album stream: Crayonsmith – Milk Teeth

    September 30, 2013 - By 

    Ahead of its official release on the superb Out On A Limb Records on Friday, October 18, Dublin band Crayonsmith have released a stream of their highly-anticipated third album, Milk Teeth. Recorded between Cork and Dublin at Guerilla Studios over the last couple of years, the album “lyrically and sonically focuses on a number of themes such as loss, fear, acceptance, humility and the importance of the love of family and/or friends in order for us to be happy.” With new dates set to be announced, the band have three upcoming shows to promote the new record: Saturday, October 19:…

  • Exclusive stream: Levity Breaks – Maudlin EP

    September 30, 2013 - By 

    Ahead of its launch at Belfast’s Limelight 2 later this week, we have an exclusive first listen to Maudlin, the extremely accomplished debut EP by Belfast-based indie rock four-piece Levity Breaks. Recorded in Spring in their own studio facility in Portadown, the band described the recorded the recording process as having “carefully crafted a collection of songs, spending much time in the production stage as we endeavoured to recreate the energy, verve and tension of their our performance. The launch of Maudlin will be held at Limelight 2 on Thursday, October 2 with very special guests David C Clements and…

  • Stream: Rory Nellis – Mind Control

    September 20, 2013 - By 

    When he’s not making sweet music with his band, Belfast-based indie pop foursome Seven Summits, Rory Nellis is also a fully-fledged songsmith in his own right. Whilst we somehow missed the initial release of this last week, we’ve been spinning his new track ‘Mind Control’ over and over this week, ever more in anticipation of a full-length album, expected to be released early next year. Featuring Phil D’Alton of Master & Dog on keys – who also recorded and mixed the single – and Dave Kennedy on drums, stream the track via Bandcamp below (and purchase for it a paltry…

  • Exclusive stream: The Late David Turpin – Bear of a Star

    September 11, 2013 - By 

    On the eve of the release of his forthcoming third album, we have an exclusive stream of ‘Bear of a Star’ by Dublin-based singer-songwriter The Late David Turpin. Having already released two albums under his own name, Turpin – who recently died for “approximately died for 28 seconds” – will release We Belong Dead on September 13. To celebrate the release, Turpin will perform the album in full with a chamber choir  on September 15 at Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre.  ‘Bear of a Star’ strikes a rather brilliant balance between Beck, Eels and Of Montreal, with hints of Wire and Soul Coughing. Ahead of our interview with Turpin on…

  • EP Stream: The Last Generation – Torann

    September 6, 2013 - By 

    Having come on serious leaps and bounds over the last few months to establish themselves as one of the most promising rock acts in the country, Mid-Ulster four-piece The Last Generation have unveiled their new four-track EP, Torann. Displaying a more progressive, decidedly metal-influenced sound, the four-track follow-up to last year’s Revelation EP is the band’s first release with new drummer Conchobhar Ó Dochartaigh, also of Mid-Ulster acid-prog band The Institute*. The Last Generation hold their hometown launch of the EP tonight (Friday, September 6) at Draperstown’s soon to be sadly-missed Cellar Bar. The EP will see its Belfast launch…

  • Stream: Bouts – 6.0

    September 4, 2013 - By 

    Set to feature on their forthcoming debut album, Dublin indie-rock foursome Bouts are streaming their ridiculously infectious new single, ‘6.0’. Having already release a self-titled EP in 2011 and a double A-side single last February, Nothing Good Gets Away is set for release on the band’s very own Wonky Karousel Records on October 25. Mixed by Jessie Gander (Japandroids’ Celebration Rock), the album was recorded in various locations in Dublin. Check out the rather lovely artwork for the album by David Darragh Nolan below. Check out our recent photo feature with the band (conducted by Aideen McFadeen here. Dig Dinosaur Jr? Appreciate Pavement?…

  • Stream: More Than Conquerors – Jaw and Try-Antlers

    September 4, 2013 - By 

    Ahead of their release of the hugely-anticipated debut album, Everything I’ve Learnt, at the end of the month, Belfast-based quartet More Than Conquerors are streaming two new tracks – ‘Jaw’ and ‘Try-Antlers’ via the Smalltown America Soundcloud. The band are set to the launch the album at Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Monday, September 23. Support on the night comes from Fatherson and Craig Conkey. Check out the rest of the band’s tour dates below. September 11: The Workman’s Club, Dublin (supporting Jetplane Landing) September 12: Tower Records, Dublin September 13: The Stables, Derry (supporting Jetplane Landing) September 23: Limelight 2, Belfast (Everything…

  • Stream: Safe Ships – Safest of Ships

    August 29, 2013 - By 

    Recorded, mixed and mastered by Lee McMahon, Belfast-based punk quartet Safe Ships have released a brand new track, the ever-so-slightly self-referential ‘Safest of Ships’. The song is the b-side to the band’s forthcoming new single ‘Fighting Fit’, which will be launched on Wednesday, October 2 at Belfast’s Voodoo. Support on the night comes from Past Victories, Bellos and Tied To Machines. Go here for more info. Stream the rollicking ‘Safest of Ships’ via Bandcamp below.

  • Stream: September Girls – Ships

    August 29, 2013 - By 

    Set for release on September 7 for Cassette Store Day, Dublin noise-pop band September Girls are streaming their new single ‘Ships’. The band’s hand-crafted cassette will be available to buy from the Haus of PINS website for £5 from the date of release. September Girls play Distillation 04 at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre on Friday, September 20 alongside Sea Pinks and Affleck. Stream ‘Ships’ via Soundcloud below.