Rowlette’s third track of 2022, which hit number 2 on the iTune charts upon its release, is a vulnerable and intimate folk-pop song. The track explores the relationship with one’s body and our tendency to chastise it, despite all the amazing things it enables us to do. Filmed in Omnibus Theatre in south London, the Read More
Track of the Day: ‘I Have A Tribe’ releases new music titled ‘Teddy’s Song’
If you remember recently we had the wonderful I HAVE A TRIBE open for Villagers in Castlebar. Born in Dublin and now residing in Louisburgh Co Mayo I HAVE A TRIBE is no stranger to the stage. Irishman Patrick O’Laoghaire’s home for his piano-driven songs, conjures up a commitment at once both personal and universal. Read More
Track of the Day: Aine O’Gorman releases heartfelt track ‘These Empty Rooms’
The piece opens with the focused intimacy of Aine’s voice and piano and the song then gradually soars to a huge emotional and cathartic outpouring of love and loss. The moving string part is also played by Aine and the pedal steel,drums,double-bass and harmony are by Martin Leahy who recorded the track and brought a sensitivity Read More
Track of the Day: Sarah Buckley returns with new single ‘Dream Catching’
Singer songwriter Sarah Buckley’s new single is an absolute gem of a track. ‘Dream Catching’ is the type of track you should listen to when you close the doors and just want sublime peace. Perhaps Dream Catching is the great escape that we all need and should listen to. It’s a sweet number that never Read More
Track of the Day: ‘Barely Worth Listening To’ are our new favourite act
We have always being fans of indie pop here. Barely worth Listening To’s latest release ‘Softtops’ really is a catchy little number. If you are a fan of Sonic Youth this will be right up your street or good old school indie rock. Surf punk alternative rock meets West of Ireland observations on surf culture Read More
Track of the Day: Mayo act DOPPLER Release hilarious video for excellent new single ‘Wait a Long Time For You’
Mayo outfit DOPPLER continue to impress with the release of latest single “Wait a Long Time for You”. The track sees the band in fine upbeat form that has the listener humming the chorus long after it has finished and this is always a good thing in our minds here at Finbar Hoban Presents. You Read More
Track of the Day: Vickers Vimy hit the road for the Wild Atlantic Coast on latest single
Latest release from VICKERS VIMY see’s the band in a upbeat mood. “Waltz of the Atlantic”. If you are a fan of Springsteen’s Steinbeck America (well known for his ‘Of Mice and Men’ and Grapes of Wrath novels) this will be right up your street. Just like the Seegers Sessions or Ghost of Tom Joad, Read More
Track of the Day: Meryl Streek release personal single ‘Suicide’
On the first listen to MERYL STREEK latest single ‘Suicide’ you may tell that the artist is angry, very angry. And rightly so, I have listened to Meryl Streek over the last few days and all I can I say is that ‘I’m all in’ Just like Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies Meryl Streek Read More
The ideal Ghost Story to watch in Castlebar on Halloween Night: John Carpenter’s ‘The Fog’
I was nine years old the first time I had seen the movie THE FOG. My dad used to have a Betamax player and would record horror movies on TV if they were on late at night. Remember Betamax tapes? They we’re much smaller than VHS tapes but Sony won the platform battle in the Read More
Track of the Day: October Fires bring the listener on a journey with new single ‘Every Beat’
For the past couple of years we have being telling you about Irish band OCTOBER FIRES. Every time I hear new music from the band I can not understand why and how the band are not more recognised in they’re home country. New single ‘Every Beat’ sees the band embrace their darkness. The band have Read More