After selling out their debut headline show in Dolans and landing slots at festivals such as Sea Sessions and Indiependence, the band have been tipped by The Irish Times as “one of the most promising up and coming artists of 2023.” The band now have their eyes set on Dublin, as they look to sell out the iconic Read More
Track Of The Day: Conchúr White releases brand new single ‘Righteous’ (Why Did I Feel Like That?)
Commenting on the track Conchúr says: “Lyrically, ‘Righteous’ references an infamous event from 2000. Specifically, it looks at fundamentalism and finding justification for cruel intent. I’m interested in the duality of good and evil, and if we truly believe that what we are doing is righteous then is it so? Religion is obviously the reference Read More
Track Of The Day: EVELYN and DEC release second single with seasonal track ‘Make For Joy‘
Declan you may well know from his work with Christy Moore, Mary Black, Horslips, Moving Hearts etc. He produces, writes, sings and of course plays guitar with Evelyn. Evelyn was born on the tropical island of Curaçao, had a music career in the Netherlands and lives in the south-west of Ireland now. She has gone Read More
Ballina Punx set to host Gig in Ballina for Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund
There will be a gig taking place at Tarbh 47 in Ballina Co Mayo on December 2nd to raising much needed relief funds and money for The Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. The event is being hosted by ‘Ballina Punx’ and will see three lively acts perform live on the night that includes Nanorisk Akatsuki (France) John of Read More
Track Of The Day: Davie Furey concludes a busy year with the release of new single
To conclude a busy year that began with the release of ‘Stargazer’ and a Spring tour with the legendary Paul Brady, singer/songwriter Davie Furey has a seasonal offering. A new single ‘The Rose of Bohermeen’, a love song, has as its starting point a girl in a midnight choir “that Christmas long ago”. Produced, mixed Read More
Track Of The Day: Dublin four piece ‘Blue Slate’ reflect on the uncertainty of future prospects
Formed in the wake of the pandemic by John Harney (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Pierce Devine (lead guitar), who were later joined by James Hargreaves (bass) and Tim Tora (drums), the band quickly became the centre point of their lives. More than just a distraction from the everyday grind of modern city life, Blue Read More
Collaborative act you should check out: Limerick’s Anna’s Anchor release contender for album of the year
Once a solo affair, this ever-evolving musical project now resembles a collaborative community with frontman Marty Ryan as the band’s lynchpin. The Merries documents some of Ryan’s happiest memories, but his desire to record them came from a fever dream of pain and uncertainty. Ryan suffered a frightening head injury in 2021 shortly after moving to Read More
Track of The Day: Kilkenny Artist Nicki Cummins flourishes on recent single ‘Cold River’
She previously played in the band ‘Vickers Vimy’ before eventually taking her own path. Fintan Hanley of Vickers Vimy has produced this single. Cold River’ is the debut single by Nicki Cummins. It envelops themes of Life, Love and Death. Romantic, platonic and familiar love. It also encompasses grief for Our Earth that we live, Read More
Track Of The Day: Cork based artist Mark Lyndon releases debut single
This tapestry is weaved together by producer Davie Ryan , mixed by Alex Borwick and mastered by Sam Proctor of Lismore Mastering. “The Last 35” recounts the story of the escape of 35 POW’s from Kilworth army camp, Co. Cork during the last months of the war of independence. The men involved had secretly dug Read More
Track Of The Day: Limerick band ‘Left On Read’ prepare to release new single ‘Dreams’
Dreams’ is a journey through the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one, from the initial shock and sadness to, ultimately, perseverance and gratitude for the memories and lessons learned. The song boasts emotional lyrics with powerful vocals and soaring guitars worthy of the rock ballads of Queen, Prince or John Mayer. “I Read More