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New music from The Dublin City Rounders Brother duo Rohan and Al have gone and done it again with this brilliant new release. A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll is a two track release from The Dublin City Rounders featuring “You Were Easy and I was Hard” and “The Fool”. You […]

Knockanstockan Festival 2015 They say a picture paints a thousand words; and this smiling jug pouring out love and music captures everything Knockanstockan is about. Peace, love and music; Knockanstockan exemplifies everything a good festival is made of. From the moment you drive through the rolling hills overlooking the stunning Blessington Lakes, the festival feels […]

Grainne Hunt releases debut single “Lilacs” Lilacs is the debut single from Grainne Hunt, released ahead of her upcoming album in September. With a beautiful voice that is both haunting and captivating, this single is a strong first release. It was co-written with James Cramer of Tupelo and produced by Joe Chester, in the Living Room […]

New single release from Lavelle Dublin indie band Lavelle launched their new single “Save Yourself” with a headline gig in Whelan’s last Saturday. The four piece have been together since 2014, and consists of singer-songwriter John Ryan (vocals, guitar), Dave McGinn (piano, backing vocals), Andre Falci (drums) and Brian Dowling (bass). Named Hot Press band […]

Dublin’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival gets into full swing with a weekend of rockabilly This bank holiday weekend will be full of cool cats, hip do’s and some swinging clothes; not to mention the best rock ‘n’ roll in town. The Dublin Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival is back but bigger and better than before. A […]

New music from Here to Help You Out “Damn you, Sunshine” is a recent released from Dublin band Here to Help You Out. The five piece produce catchy pop sounds that prove easy listening. This feel good track has a great summer feel, sure to have you singing along. Listen in below.

New music from The Woodburning Savages In honour of their Knockanstockan appearance this weekend, today’s Ceol Nua is from Ceol Caint favourite “The Woodburning Savages“. Hailing from Derry, this band sure get around as they play everywhere from Glastonbury to Galway, The Grand Social and loads in between. Released on Monday, Premier League is the newest […]