Play of the day – well it’s Rudimentary

Rudimentary Peni forced you to listen to them, always a little bit uncomfortable and unsure. Nick Blinkos art was always a joy as you could examine it while the music was on and find something new each time.

Play of the day needs no leaps

udge along during the day wondering about covid numbers I get a feeling of excitement knowing I’m coming home to listen to this. It has brought genuine joy into my life in recent times. Hop on the dance floor, enjoy and remember that world still needs changing.

This Weeks gigs: Nov 15 – 21

This weeks assortment of live gigs in Dublin - aAre we walking around deluded as we trundle towards another lockdown and rising numbers of cases of Covid? maybe, maybe not but catch the following while you can

This weeks gigs Nov 8 – 14

Nice to see some DIY gigs sprinting back up alongside bands who have been starved of their live music livelihood. So the big sound of black midi and Frank Turner will be here this week. For me though it’s the excitement of Chewing on Tinfoil finally happening after three postponements. They have the sweet emotion … Continue reading This weeks gigs Nov 8 – 14

Another week closer to familiarity

At some stage this will be a reflection on the journey of the past 7 days without some paranoid thoughts about a virus I knew nothing of 2 years ago. At some stage. But for now it’s existence is at the forefront of most peoples minds as we tiptoe back into what was the familiarity … Continue reading Another week closer to familiarity

Play of the day the sands aren’t shifting

Quicksand have returned to our record stores and turntables A swift 4 years after their first album in 22 years. With a gatefold album full of colourful artwork Distant Populations is a continuation of that post metal post hardcore sound the band are famous for. It stops it starts, the guitars sway and make layers of sound. Walter's vocals are layered too and it helps with the overall feel. This is a band still on top of their game 31 years after they first chugged onto our radar.