‘The song ‘Don’t fight it baby’ sends the message to seize the moment in life, not to hold back and just go for it. The track moves along beautifully with big rhythmic acoustic guitars with the feel of Roy Orbisons ‘I Drove All Night’. One particular DJ described it as having the sound that Jeff Lynne may Read More
Track of the Day: Galway 5 piece Siúcra impress with debut single ‘Travellin Song’
“Travellin’ Song”, written during a particularly grueling lockdown period, recounts the feeling of ennui as the group in their mid-late twenties experienced a grounding they could never have predicted. Although the song was borne of boredom, of being stuck inside with little to entertain themselves with, an air of hope permeates the sound of the Read More
‘I Have A Tribe’ embraces his softer side on new single ‘Oh Man’
I HAVE A TRIBE is not the type of artist that you can describe in one sentence. So here we go again, mixing it up again as any good artist does, I HAVE A TRIBE’s latest single ‘Oh Man’ is indeed an upbeat if not quirky sounding little ditty. If you are aware of the Read More
Big weekend ahead for indie music in Castlebar as TWO BLACK DOGS go electric
No, we will not shout “Judas” (Dylan fans will understand) from the balcony, why? Because we are delighted to hear that promotional company TWO BLACK DOGS will be putting on an indie alternative night at The Ruby Room in Castlebar this Saturday night February 18th with three wonderful local Mayo indie acts Not one! Not Read More
Track of the Day: Cork act ‘The Shruggs’ have fun on new track ‘Country Girl’
The Shruggs are a harmony-loving musical duo from Cork comprising of musicians James Downing and Kees Hendrickx. The Shruggs have released a string of singles over the past number of years including the viral hit ‘West Cork’. Produced and recorded in the peaceful countryside of Bandon in Clashafree studios by Kees Hendrickx. The Shruggs are Read More
Track of the Day: Rowlette is back with her first release of the year with ‘Dreamer’
“I love this song because of its simplicity” says Rowlette, “I wrote it about a day a friend of mine came to visit me in my hometown. It was a wintery Sunday evening during the pandemic and there was really nowhere to go. We ended up going to Mr. Price and having a great time Read More
Fontaines D.C. crowned best international act at this years Brit Awards
We spoke about this only just a few weeks ago and we are delighted to hear that Fontaines D.C. have won best international act at this years Brit Awards. With two of the band members having strong Mayo connections this is wonderful news for the music scene in Mayo. The biggest names from the world Read More
Album of the Month: Niall McCabe Rituals *****
They are albums that strike you on first listen and ‘Rituals’ is one of those albums. On my third listen of Niall McCabe’s brand new album ‘Rituals’ I continue to find new things that I like about the album. Like that movie that deserves at least two viewings before you can appreciate it for what Read More
Track of the Day: Aine O’Gorman and Victoria Keating collaborate on new track to mark St Brigid’s Weekend
February 1st 2023 will now officially always be remembered as an important day on the Irish calendar. But it is also a very special day and weekend for two Irish singer songwriters who have to decided to mark this very special occasion with a new song. The two artists explain that they are really excited Read More
Track of the Day: Cronin return with new track ‘When Everybody’s Gone to Bed’
“We’re channeling The Kinks, Elvis Costello and 60’s garage vibes. We wanted to write a song Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf could sing.” Johnny Cronin Explains. “We had a mad night a few years back in the 8mm bar in Berlin and met a fellow that was a cross between Brian Ferry and Bella Lugosi. Read More