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Tag: the ex

August 19, 2026August 11, 2026 niallhope album reviews, hope, Play Of The Day

Play of the day is not your EX

I first listened to this band in 1980s and have been a huge fan since. It is the band that can do now wrong and certainly have done no wrong in all that time.

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 niallhope hope, Live Reviews

The Ex live on

This is no ordinary gig, it is a recital of righteousness and The Ex are still leading the field in intelligent noise for the 21st Century. 

September 30, 2025November 9, 2025 niallhope books, Punks Listen

Punks Listen

The new book is a collection of pieces of writing from musicians, writers, actors and music fans. They were asked to write about a record (or a gig) that was significant to them and includes over 290 contributions

April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 niallhope hope, Live Reviews

The Ex – live in Paris

The gig didn’t disappoint. The Ex reinvent themselves every few years. Maybe this is the new generation with the same band members.

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 niallhope hope

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

September 14, 2019September 6, 2019 niallhope Play Of The Day

Play of the day – The Ex

Dutch punk legends just keep getting more legendary with each release

August 2, 2016 Niallhope Gig Details, Uncategorized

The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992

November 6 1992 The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans - Fox + Pheasant (moved from Charlies Bar) The Ex were a band whose records I listened to more than any others. I couldn’t hold back my excitement when Gaynor inquired about them coming over for one day with  Dog Faced Hermans. They were amazing and The … Continue reading The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans – Dublin 1992

March 27, 2016 Niallhope hope, Uncategorized

Hope Show 115 – the lowdown

Hope Show 115 - the lowdown   Hope Show 115 1. Black Bank Folk w/ Damien Dempsey - Aunt Jenny 2. The Clash - White Riot 3. Paranoid Visions - From Dublin With Love 4. Against Me - Pints of guinness makes you strong 5. The Three Johns - The World of the workers is … Continue reading Hope Show 115 – the lowdown

January 9, 2016 Niallhope hope, Uncategorized

Bands that changed a life – The Ex

I will never forget the first time the ex came to Dublin. We had been putting on gigs for a few years and had seen many troubadors in those initial days. My parents had a world opened up to them they never knew existed as bands came for lunch before their Dublin gigs. The biggest … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Ex

January 3, 2016 Niallhope album reviews, Uncategorized

Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body

Cannibales and Vahines Songs For a Free Body Freddy Morezon Productions All We Want is that which makes us less than free should stop now Since leaving the Ex as its lead singer and troubador GW Sok has been as busy as ever. His artisitic output continues to grow as he collaborates with many around … Continue reading Cannibales and Vahines – Songs For a Free Body

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Hope Collective is a collective based in Dublin, Ireland.  We put on d.i.y. gigs in Ireland’s Capital.  We were a lot more active in the last Century and while we are older and slower now we are still firm believers in the old adage – DO IT YOURSELF

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Hope Collective is a collective based in Dublin, Ireland.  We put on d.i.y. gigs in Ireland’s Capital.  We were a lot more active in the last Century and while we are older and slower now we are still firm believers in the old adage – DO IT YOURSELF

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