Music review archives

A cuppa with Rachel Masterson and Steven Sharpe A sassy but soulful storyteller, Steven Sharpe tells tales about life and love with hilarious results. A blend of comedy with catchy lyrics and beautiful melodies, he has the ability to capture the reality of being gay, and the struggles faced on a daily basis. In this […]

The Driftwood Manor – Fraction of a Wolf Westmeath based The Driftwood Manor have just released the first single of their forthcoming album ‘For The Moon’. Not drifting far from the lunar theme, ‘Fraction of a Wolf’ is full of dream-like harmonies mixed with a perfect blend of traditional Irish folk. It’s no surprise to learn these […]

This episode of Talking Passions, Adam meets with Monkey Wrench With a guest mix for BBC Radio 1xtra’s Monki, a Boiler Room debut as well as an In:Motion guest mix this year, Bristol based bass music duo Monkey Wrench, otherwise known as Liam and Declan, have already sparked the attention of Digital Soundboys B.Traits and […]

Getting to know Maynooth alternative/hip-hop due Tebi Rex Tebi Rex are a Maynooth based musical duo who met by chance in a university song contest. The unlikely pairing offer two different styles of music which they fused to form a unique style of alternative hip-hop; calling themselves the perfect poster children for Oreo. Wanting to get […]

First line-up of Electric Picnic 2016 revealed Chemical Brothers, Lana del Rey and New Order are among the first acts to be announced for this year’s Electric Picnic. The line-up also includes HAIM, Todd Terje, Years & Years, Glass Animals, Wild Beasts, Animal Collective, Gavin James, Wolf alice, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats among others. […]

Knockanstockan is back with some secret special guests KnockanStockan is returning home to the shores of the Blessington Lakes, Wicklow for it’s 10th consecutive year. Due to popular demand this years festival will be a three day event; on July 22nd, 23rd & 24th. The organisers are celebrating their 10th Birthday and have decided that […]

Molly Sterling releases her debut EP Chrysalis Molly Sterling has just released her debut EP Chrysalis. For a lady who has yet to reach her 18th birthday, it’s a testament to her talent and a wonderful insight into what is sure to be a bright career ahead. From the opening chords, the EP it’s simply […]

Vantastival line-up announcement Vantastival is not only back, but it is bigger and better than ever; the venue change having no impact on its fantastic line-up. In fact, this independent festival is so jam packed with delicious home grown talent there’s no excuse to not go. With Ceol Caint favourites The Hot Sprockets, King Kong […]