the main highlight of the week has to be the mix of ulster and munster post punk in the guise of Big Boy Foolish and Sons of Southern Ulster in Whelans. This will be one well worth your time. See you down the front
Among Legends debut out now
This is a band I want to listen to. Steering chorus and rising voices but always with a tune behind them.
This weeks Dublin gigs – June 21 – 26
Maybe not all roads but ertainly quite a few of them will lead to the Wild Duck this Sunday afternoon where Blackpitts launch their new album Nevada Jacks. For your tenner you will also get a copy of the album so it's a bonus all round
This weeks Dublin gigs – June 14 – 20
This weeks Dublin gigs sees a major clash on Tuesday and the triumphant return of Chewie to our stage
Live music does your heart good
Moving Targets, Diaz Brothers, Dealing With Damage, The Charlemagnes Lexington, London June 12 2022 I love punk rock. I’ve said it before so many times. My punk rock is one of community, where people get out and do things for each mother. Profit is not their motive and ego, if any, is left on the … Continue reading Live music does your heart good
This weeks Dublin gig June 6 -12
From folk to punk rock, diy, hardcore from the 80's through to modern day. There's a ton happening this week in Dublin
Play of the day may cause some damage to your ears
13 songs of tuneful fast punk rock. 3 albums in and there is no sign of the easing off on this punk rock formula. Gruff vocals snarled at you in that way of saying they aren’t too bothered whether you like it or not. Punk rock tunes for you not to break school windows to.
Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
Half OrphanThe knocking shopBlue Potato Records Prepare yourself for a bite size history lesson. The knocking shop appeared briefly in the 1990’s around Dublin's burgeoning indie music scene . It was a scene that had roots in alternative music and dipped its toe in some hardcore but lots of people were trying different things. One … Continue reading Play of the day doesn’t come in half measures
This weeks Dublin gigs May 30 – Jun 5
This weeks punk rock, diy and indie gigs in Dublin
This weeks Dublin gigs May 23 – 29
You could be forgiven for thinking you've stepped back in time with Gary Numan, Midge Ure, The Frames, The Mission, Protex, Kerbdog, Ugly Kid Joe and The Skids all in action this week. Royal Hospital in Kilmainham has some open air gigs which look promising. I heart Jeff Buckley gig in Whelans should be a … Continue reading This weeks Dublin gigs May 23 – 29