Gale ForcesHighlights of existence Former Engine Kid drummer Jade Devitt has found a new calling. The revelation records band were part of a scene in Seattle in the 90s that wasn’t nirvana influenced, they were a lot noisier. Jade has now set out on a new musical experience as frontman. As a "band" Gale Forces … Continue reading Play of the day is a rock storm
This Weeks Dublin Gigs: Oct 30 – Nov 5
New York No Wavers The BushTetras formed in 1979 and were active til around 1983. They reformed in 1985 for a while and recorded but didn't release their second album. They have been gigging on and off since. Guitarist Pat Place and Vocalist Cynthia Sley have remained constants while other members came and went. The … Continue reading This Weeks Dublin Gigs: Oct 30 – Nov 5
Play of the day is a real Tearjerker
TearjerkerBad MindLittle Rocket Records There's something about melodic punk rock in the North East of England. It's heartfelt sing along and never too straight forward. This is a heady mix of those 90's days when Leatherface were leading the way in the indie charts. 11 melodic tracks that soar along with sing along chorus and … Continue reading Play of the day is a real Tearjerker
A statement from Lambrini Girls
Hello we are Lambrini Girls and have a new video called Boys IN the Band. trigger Warning this song is about abuse in the music scene. The reason we have a problem with abusers in our scene is that people don't call out their mates. if you don't call out your mates it perpetuates their … Continue reading A statement from Lambrini Girls
Play of the day is Me not T rex
Giant ElkMe RexBig Scary Monsters It's a bit folk, a bit indie and a bit post rock. ME Rex have just released a new 11 track album. Slow Worm opens it all up with an acoustic introduction but before long Infinity Worm pops it back into shape. Nice harmonies and plenty of lo-fi promise. Me … Continue reading Play of the day is Me not T rex
Play of the day – Falsefed
Does a mix of personnel from Discharge, Amebix, Ministry and Nausea sound good to you? Well False Fed are just that with a new record out now
Play of the day is Marthe
New single out today in advance of the Further In Evil debut full length from one-woman metal band Marthe
Play of the day by the skin of their teeth
Teeth of the sea's new record - "It's science fiction, it's dance, it's everything you need to drag you away from the humdrum and bring colour into your world. A city with cars speeding by cameras and lights shining everywhere with people and objects moving at different speeds"
This weeks Dublin gigs: Sep 12 – 17
As the schools and colleges head back and darker nights descends it it still relatively quiet on the gigs front but the big one this week is Stu Daly with Erica Freas and Sinead White upstairs in Whelans. Stu is the guitarist in Chewie, Erica has been in loads of bands including RVIVR. Enemies in the Button Factory the following night will be a bonus for all those who spent time going to gigs in Kilcoole in the late 2000's. The band are getting back together after a hiatus of about 15 years. For those looking for some introspection to their music Foggy Notions are bringing over Lael Neale to the Workmans Club on Thursday
Play of the day shoots the messenger
It is heartfelt and strangely engaging with a lovely shot at the end and in the background there's a building with some grafitti on it. That grafitti reads "AntiFa - KIEZ". just the sort of good news you want to see and see spread.