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New reviews from the world of music, an eclectic mix of everything from indie to commercial pop. Trendy new music, probably some albums to avoid and definitely some new music that could be future favourites.
Album Review | The Lathums Go From Nothing To A Little Bit More
Of all the indie bands to rise through the flames of lockdown, it was the heart-warming tunes of The Lathums (pronounced: The Lay-thums) which struck a chord like no other.
Part of the jangle-pop band’s appeal was their look, or, at…
Album Review | Eye Of Night Is A Technical Masterclass By No Spill Blood
No Spill Blood – an Irish underground supergroup of sorts, comprising Hands Up Who Wants To Die’s Matt Hedigan (bass, vocals), multimedia artist Ror Conaty (drums) and Magic Pockets’ Ruadhan O’Meara (synth) – made their genre defying debut…
Album Review | Les SalAmandas Charm On A Distinct Debut
A lot of adjectives come up over and over again in the reviewing game, but I rarely ever call something ‘charming’. There’s no insult to anyone in particular there, but I don’t often find music that exhibits the right balance of…
Album Review | U.S. Girls’ Bless This Mess Lives Up To Its Name
Before streaming, buying a new record used to be a crapshoot. The artist and label sold the listener an album based upon a single, or two if you’re lucky, and off you went to buy the album. If you hit the jackpot, plenty of other songs fit…
EP Review | Jamie D’arcy Marries Acoustics And Electronics On Learning To Live (Part 1)
Learning To Live (Part I) is the debut EP from Kildare-based singer-songwriter Jamie D’Arcy. Citing the likes of Ben Howard, David Kitt, Radiohead and Big Thief as influences; D’Arcy’s approach to songwriting marries elements of acoustic…
Album Review | Mhaol Refuse To Compromise On The Fearless Attachment Styles
Dublin-based post-punk quintet Mhaol were first tipped as ones to watch with the release of their debut single ‘Clementine’ seven years ago. The group would not release any new music for another five years, breaking their silence with the…
Album Review | Shame Shine On Food for Worms
Shame have rediscovered their excitement for life with their third record Food for Worms.
Perhaps the “worms” in this case are their loyal fanbase, in which case they won’t be able to get enough of this tasty banquet. The band have had…
Album Review | Young Fathers Deserve Mainstream Success For Heavy Heavy
The last decade has seen Young Fathers decorated in critical success, and yet it feels like they should be better known than they actually are. 2014 debut Dead won them the coveted Mercury Prize, while 2018’s Cocoa Sugar was awarded the …
Album Review | This Stupid World Is Vintage Yo La Tengo
A few lifetimes ago, Mick Jagger famously said he’d rather be dead than perform “Satisfaction” at forty. We all know how that turned out for Mick and the Stones. However, as many of the rock n’ roll pioneers, at least those still alive,…
Album Review | Lisa O’Neill Soars On All Of This Is Chance
If I could wish for anything, perhaps in a genie-type situation, I’d have quite the list. Half a foot of height would be fairly high up there. Enough money to see me and my loved ones comfortable is also a goer. Wisdom and charisma are…