Music review archives

Barry Jay Hughes releases video for new single One Petal Down One Petal Down is the brand new single from Monaghan musician Barry Jay Hughes, who is preparing for the release of his second EP ‘Tried and Treasured‘. One year on from his debut, the singer-songwriter has come on leaps and bounds from his initial […]

A Cuppa and an interview with Rachel Masterson and Naoise Roo In this episode on the webwaves on 8Radio.com I’m bringing you a cuppa with Naoise Roo plus three songs from this incredible musician. Also brand new single from Hvmmingbyrd, and music from One Horse Pony and The Eskies all of who are playing separate […]

Sea Sessions adds Apres Match, Football/Comedy Stage and more Sea Sessions, have announced TV comedy stars Apres Match will perform on the brand new Football/Comedy stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The stage will run from 4.00pm-10.00pm on the Saturday and 1.00pm-10.00pm on Sunday. Not only will the Apres Match team be making an appearance but fellow comedian Karl Spain […]

Talking Passions: Curlicues Here’s this weeks Talking Passions interview with the multi-talented singer songwriter L.A Foster, also know as Curlicues! With plays from his debut album ‘The Long Transition’ making their way onto BCFM’s The Bristol Music Show, and as far away as Italy, the Bristol based Folk artist invites listeners to delve into his […]

Hvmmingbyrd release new single Out of my Head Alt-pop duo Hvmmingbyrd are back following a notable absence which included major line-up changes. Due to various life circumstances, the only remaining original band member is Deborah Byrne, who was joined by singer/songwriter/pianist Suzette Das in January. It has taken them no time to bounce back, with Out […]

Irish Youth Music Awards The Irish Youth Music Awards, is coming to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 16 April. Organised by Youth Work Ireland, the national event will see young musicians aged 12 – 19 from across the country representing their community and gaining business experience in the music industry. This is the ninth year of the programme which brings some of Ireland’s top music industry personnel directly into contact with […]

New music from Dublin rock band Sub Motion Sub Motion are a Dublin based grunge/rock band with a full-bodied, modern rock sound. The last two years have seen the band playing the Button Factory, the RDS, headlining and selling out Whelan’s, appearing at the Vibe for Philo, working with the sublime producer James Darkin (Black […]

Davie Furey Easy Come Easy Go Album Just before Christmas I got a delightful package including Davie Furey Easy Come Easy Go, and a handwritten letter from Davie himself which I still have by my CD collection. This wasn’t my first introduction to the artist as we had been in contact through social media, however […]