MUSIC REVIEWS.
THANK - ‘I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed’ Review: A sophomore effort that lets the underdogs run wild
Touching on woke culture, broken society and corporate greed, THANK explore the whimsical and cyclical nature of modern living in a genuinely exciting punk-rock album.
Hello Mary - ‘Emita Ox’ Review: A perfect re-introduction to one of the most exciting female bands on the rise.
A perfect re-introduction to one of the most exciting female bands on the rise.
Pebbledash - ‘Killer Lover / Carraig Aonair’ Review: Blending Irish tradition and shoegaze for a lush soundscape
Pebbledash are bringing Irish tradition to the forefront of shoe gaze and alt-rock.
Lost In Vancouver - ‘Voicemail’ Review: Cracking the indie formula, with a personal touch
While nailing the formula that made so many bands before them successful, Lost In Vancouver still finds space to add a personal touch, leaving themselves imprinted in your mind long after a listen.
daisychain - ‘222’ Review: A flowery indie banger to see out the summer in style
Telling the story of two people, two lives and two stories, 222 is about our shared perceptions about love.
Flat Party - ‘Shotgun’ Review: An exciting new chapter for indie’s understated new darlings
Adamant on never being pigeonholed, Flat Party take their quirky and unconventional approach to new heights on Shotgun.
Telebox - ‘When Night Turns Into Day’ Review: An exhilarating sophomore EP from rising Galway-stars
A resounding example of what can be achieved when artists follow their instincts and have fun.
Indigo Apartment - ‘Shake The Handle’ Review: An anthem that’ll turn your worst days, into some of your best
Delivering an unfiltered, defiant and uplifting view of our worst days. Indigo Apartment return with Shake The Handle, a gritty anthem ready to soundtrack your summer.
Wunderhorse - ‘Silver’ Review: A raw, unfiltered glimpse into what’s deemed their ‘real debut’
Reflecting on the dark sides of yourself, Wunderhorse dives deeper into the rabbit hole with Silver.
Bloc Party - ‘Flirting Again’ Review: The comeback for a new generation is on
Flirting Again is a return to Bloc Party’s roots, with heads primed for the future. Bursting with energy, it’s a party rocket you’ll whip out when you’re ready to boogie. And get drunk with friends.
Sea Girls - ‘Midnight Butterflies’ Review: A triumphant masterclass in pop perfection
Creatively rejuvenated and self-assured, comes Midnight Butterflies. Sea Girls’ most focused record yet and serves as an authentic application to pop perfection.
Monster Planet - ‘Blinded’ Review: Ethereal melancholy meets dazzling indie pop
We visited Monster Planet for Blinded, we ended up staying for everything released so far.
Emergency Break - ‘Everything You Make I Break’ Review: Doggedly ambitious band returns with first studio single
With multiple singles already lined up and the band curating their own independent festival, 2024 is set to be a big year for Emergency Break.
hard life - ‘tears’ Review: Back in business, and already soaring
The band formerly known as easy life have re-emerged with a brand new single tears, after being sued by Easy Group in the latter part of last year.
Rae Charlea - ‘He’s Just A Boy’ Review: Pixie dust infused indie rock, with a sparkling future ahead
Her self-described ‘pixie dust infused indie rock’ sound is blissful, gorgeous and simply a joy to listen to, particularly on a track like He’s Just A Boy.
Alexandra Leaving - ‘An Exorcise In Anger’ Review: A cathartic release of pent-up female rage
An Exorcise in Anger is a solid debut, and sets the direction for a new alt-rock star ready to put her foot down and claim a top spot one day.
Telebox - ‘House On Fire’ Review: A reminder that sometimes fun indie is all we need
You know House On Fire is going to be stuck in your head. It ends up doing so, but not for the usual reasons, some describing it as ‘curiously addictive.’
The Ariston - ‘The Festival’ Review: A future indie hit unfolding for talented young rock band
Taking noticeable cues from Catfish And The Bottlemen, The Hives and The Strokes, The Festival is fittingly a future festival anthem.
Nixer - ‘I Hit The Town And The Town Hit Back’ Review: A compelling EP, giving us the keys to a dystopian city we call reality
Full of Irish charm and post-punk attitude, Nixer is a ball of energy just waiting to be discovered. I Hit The Town And The Town Hit Back is a compelling EP, giving you enough to fall in love with the music, but leaving a thirst for more.
Wunderhorse - ‘July’ Review: Hyped sophomore album is shaping up to supersede an already perfect debut
Their sophomore album is going to make one thing very clear, you cannot ignore Wunderhorse any longer.