Some words with Padraig from Australian Irish noise duo Chimers in advance of their appearance at the We Shall Overcome Festival in Bohs bar on Friday
This weeks gigs: Sep 19 – 25
This weeks Dublin gigs sees the return of We Shall Overcome Festival where musicians reach out and give a helping hand. Highlights include the last mile on Friday and Pete Holidai with tony st ledger on Saturday
Some words with Parker
Some words with Dylan From Derry pop punkers Parker in advance of their upcoming tour with Canadian Punkers the last mile
GGI Fest 2022
Something that almost got lost in the rebellion excitement a few weeks ago was Irelands very own DIY music festival, GGI Fest 2022.
This Weeks Gigs – Sep 12 – 18
This weeks diy gigs in Dublin as the punks ready themselves for GGI fest in Kildare
This weeks gigs Sep 5 – 11
Another nice selection this week with Soft on Crime being the real highlight - full of tunes and sensibility they are playing a free gig in Fibbers. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=4221745591 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Infected Mushroom - Button Factory, Sep 5Matthew Mole - Workmans, Sep 5Amber Mark – Academy, Sep 6Agnes Obel – … Continue reading This weeks gigs Sep 5 – 11
This Weeks Gigs: Aug 29 – Sep 4
https://youtu.be/cIrsGmGk4kI Main gig this week for the punks is Steve Ignorant playing Crass songs in the Grand Social on Friday. What a group of songs they promise to be. Records and gigs that influenced a generation of punks Crass were pioneers. The ultimate in DIY I guess. This is not Crass, not by a long … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs: Aug 29 – Sep 4
This weeks gigs Aug 22 -2 8
This weeks gigs in Dublin sees Trouble Pilgrims taking the stage and playing tracks from their two albums. On the way the Nilz are in Fibbers with We Come In Pieces as the punks catch their breath after last weeks feast of gigs.
Hope Show 163 – the lowdown
amyl and the sniffers, chubby and the gang, soulglo, bob vylan, bad planning, mom jeans, good grief, moving targets, diaz brothers, The Dumpies, The Oh Sees, Wonk Unit, The Catenary Wires, Extravision, A Wilhelm Scream, Antillectual, The Ex, The Last Mile
Crank up the dial
We can all look at the music industry and feel it has always been unbalanced. Not only in Ireland but throughout the world, women and female-identifying musicians have had to play second fiddle to men in terms of exposure, gigs, festivals and pay. A new Radio documentary about women in music will be broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm this weekend and next.