‘Come of Age’ is about being unsure of your place in a relationship as fractures begin to appear. It is about longing for who someone used to be while struggling to cope with change. “This song was all about fear, fear of the unknown, fear of change and fear of being alone. I needed this Read More
From Castlebar to Graceland to Nashville
For many years I’ve being wanting to make the trip from Castlebar to Memphis and for one purpose only. To visit the King’s home and pay my respect to his grave in Graceland. Elvis Presley was a big deal in the Hoban household when I was a young boy. From watching All of Elvis’s 31 Read More
Track of the Day: Gavin Murphy treats us to a psychedelic swagger on new single ‘Who Was That?’
Who Was That? was written by Gavin Murphy & Tony Kavanagh. His previous single “Embrace The Stars” was playlisted on RTÉ Radio 1. His debut ‘45 RPM (Replay Past Memories)’ – RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week and received a glowing review by Hot press music magazine. Produced by Gavin Murphy & Ger McDonnell. Read More
Track of the Day: Brain Tumour survivor, Pamela Tully, releases her second single.
” Just Like You ” is an uplifting mix of pop and rock undertones that showcases the journey anyone with a health diagnosis might experience. The highs and devastating lows of recovery and adjusting to a new way of living. “I wanted to use my experience in a positive way and showcase how it feels when Read More
Track of the Day: Lemoncello return with new single ‘Always Neighbours’
We we’re very lucky to have worked on a show a few years ago with this next act. Lemoncello comprised of University friends Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella are amongst the brightest lights of contemporary Irish Music. Prodigiously talented and accomplished musicians in their own rights, together they are a unique and rare offering. The Read More
Track of the Day: PARTLAND returns with brand new single
Partland is the stage name of Galway based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland. Partland has gigged in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Scotland and England over the years, including support slots with the likes of Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Picturehouse and Heathers. His first album, ‘Sing Me to Shore’ was released in Summer ’16, and was featured as Internationally Read More
Track of the Day: BILLOW WOOD reach for new heights on new single ‘Down Stream’
BILLOW WOOD’s latest offering ‘Down Stream’ sees the band take on a bigger folk sound more than usual. BILLOW WOOD’s vocalist here often sound’s almost like Labi Siffre on ‘Something inside so Strong’ or even Tracy Chapman on the opening vocal (which is not a bad thing at all) You can tell that ‘Down Stream’ Read More
Track of the Day: Katie Kim offers up second single from first new album in over eight years
Having being away from the Irish music scene over the past couple of years Irish artist KATIE KIM has returned with second offering ‘Eraser’ from her first new album in over eight years titled ‘Hour of the Ox’ which will be released on September 9th. Since relocating to New York the new album according to Read More
Track of the Day: Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies continue to prove why they are making the most important music in Ireland right now
Again and Again we keep on kindly telling you here at Finbar Hoban Presents that POST PUNK PODGE & THE TECHNOHIPPIES are making some of the most important and vital music you have to hear in Ireland right now. It goes without saying that new track ‘For What’ is proper little banger. At times I Read More
Track of the Day: DEA MATRONA prove Rock N Roll is alive and well with the release of new single ‘So Damn Dangerous’
DEA MATRONA continue to make serious waves on the Irish music scene with the release of brand new track “So Damn Dangerous”. The Newly crowned two-piece prove that Rock N Roll is not dead with new single ‘So Damn Dangerous’ Having returned from a successful tour of Europe, playing festivals such as Rock Werchter and Retro C Trop and Read More