Music review archives
Ceol Review: Percolator – Sestra
Lofty reviews the new release from Percolator – Sestra Percolator are a 3 piece band from Dublin featuring Ian Chestnutt (guitar & vocals), Eleanor Myler (drums & vocals), and John ‘Spud’ Murphy (bass). Opening with a wall of sound that My Bloody Valentine would be proud of, Percolator kick off their debut album ‘Sestra’ with a deafening […]
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Ceol Review: Elly D – Rise
Review of the new EP from Elly D – Rise Feast your ears on Elly D – Rise, the solo undertaking from the Riot Tapes singer. From the offset the EP offers compelling listen, instantly comparable to Morcheeba, with Elly’s haunting voice not too far off Skye Edwards. A four track EP, Rise has a […]
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Lofty Reviews: windings – Be Honest and Fear Not
Lofty reviews the highly acclaimed new album from windings, ‘Be Honest and Fear Not’ With only their split album Land Lovers to keep us sated over the past few years, it’s with much anticipation that the latest long player from Limerick’s windings is finally released. Thankfully it does not disappoint. ‘Be Honest and Fear Not’ […]
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Ceol Review: Hvmmingbyrd – Know My Name EP
Review of Know my Name EP from Hvmmingbyrd Know my Name is the first EP from the newly formed Hvmmingbyrd line-up. With alt-pop melodies that transcend the boundaries of quintessential cutting-teeth releases, Deborah and Suzette quickly found their feet with this confident sound. A powerful effort, Hvmmingbyrd have made a declaration with Know my Name. They certainly have […]
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Lofty Reviews: Lisa Hannigan – At Swim
Lofty takes a look at the new Lisa Hannigan album ‘At Swim’ It’s been five years since Lisa Hannigan’s last album the Choice Music Prize nominated “Passenger”. However, with her gorgeous third solo long player “At Swim”, she has returned with an album that is well worth the wait. “At Swim” came to fruition after […]
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Lofty Reviews: August Wells – Madness is the Mercy
Lofty reviews the brand new album from August Wells, Madness is the Mercy It takes a very skilled band to pull off the tricky balancing act of creating an album that is simultaneously anchored in pathos and regret whilst also being an uplifting experience. Thankfully August Wells have the necessary talent in abundance and achieve […]
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Lofty Reviews: Otherkin – The New Vice EP
Lofty reviews The New Vice EP from Otherkin Otherkin are a band who just explode with energy and the The New Vice EP builds on the promise that they displayed on their previous effort The 201 EP. “I Was Born” the lead single showcases the quintessential Otherkin sound, pace, power and an infectious sing along […]
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Lofty Reviews: King Kong Company – King Kong Company
Lofty reviews the latest offering from King Kong Company Waterford lads King Kong Company have over the past two to three decades garnered a justified reputation as one of the best live acts in the country with their hugely energetic and madcap shows. With the release of their debut album the challenge was always going […]
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