MUSIC REVIEWS
Basht. - ‘Bitter And Twisted’ Review: A poignant snapshot of the uncomfortable side of being ‘human’, and a follow-up to one of the best EPs of 2024
A collection of stories telling the uncomfortable side of the human experience.
Somebody’s Child - ‘When Youth Fades Away’ Review: A beautifully written, timeless record which deserves more praise than words alone
Somebody’s Child has crafted a modern-rock soundtrack bursting with nostalgia and grooves which will have you returning again and again.
Courting - ‘Lust For Life’ Review: An exhilarating thrill ride of their best work is also their most divisive
If Courting keeps up this level of creativity, their catalogue will be phenomenal.
Daily J - ‘SCATTERBRAINS’ Review: A timeless love letter to Summer, washed up in a bottle just waiting to be discovered
Daily J’s sophomore effort is a worthy love letter to Summer.
zzzahara - ‘Spiral Your Way Out’ Review: The perfect soundtrack to self-discovery during breakup aftermath
zzzahara’s fourth record came to life in the ashes of a relationship trying to fit someone else’s mould and therefore hitting (inevitable) rock bottom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corella - ‘Once Upon A Weekend’ Review: Unequivocally Corella at their best, and a debut that’ll stand the test of time
Corella’s Once Upon A Weekend is an indie record that’ll stand the test of time. An album that’ll soundtrack your favourite of Summers and darkest of Winters, there’s a song on here for everyone.
Basht. - ‘Dirty White Lies’ Review: A prodigious collection forming the most electrifying debut EP in years
Dublin’s most hyped indie-rock outfit dropped their massive EP, Dirty White Lies. A prodigious collection of stories around toxic and abusive love forming the most electrifying EP in years.
NewDad - ‘Madra’ Review: A visceral depiction of turmoil, self-destruction and madness
Madra faces the question every band asks. How can we create new self-expression? NewDad flirts with that concept, building a visceral, immersive and emotional debut record. One of the best we’ve heard in a while.
Holly Humberstone - ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ Review: Ghosting, toxicity & self-awareness
Holly’s debut is a stunning take on grappling with the difficult life lessons that come with your early 20s in the modern day.
Nothing But Thieves - ‘Dead Club City’ Review: DCC is a one-time party
Nothing But Thieves hit the dance floor with album no.4 but fail at owning their groove preferring familiarity over focus.
The 1975 - ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’ Review: Familiar, but better
Healy and Co lean inwards for the most bold, confident and focused album of their career.
YUNGBLUD - ‘YUNGBLUD’ Review: Confident, energetic and raw as ever
YUNGBLUD responds to haters with liberating new record, empowering fans to dance and singalong.