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Shane Croghan is the HeadStuff Music Editor. You can read his infrequent blog posts at behindthelibrary.wordpress.com or his marginally more frequent tweets by following @ShaneCroghan.

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HeadStuff Picks | The 8 Best Albums of 2021

Shane Croghan Jan 17, 2022 0
With another chaotic year behind us it’s time to reflect on the records that got us through 2021. Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic for artists, it’s been another stellar year for music, with young popstars building on their…
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HeadStuff Picks | The 8 Best Irish Albums of 2021

Shane Croghan Dec 21, 2021 0
At the end of another endless year, we can at least be thankful for the music. In spite of obstacles at every turn, Irish artists have delivered another batch of stellar releases over the last twelve months. From the visceral to the…
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HeadStuff Picks | The 9 Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)

Shane Croghan Jul 19, 2021 0
Time may be an illusion, but if you choose to believe the illusion we are already more than halfway through 2021. This arbitrary landmark means, of course, that it’s time to reflect upon the past six months and, in particular, pick out the…
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Artist Spotlight | A Storytelling Playlist from Jay Moussa-Mann

Shane Croghan Jun 3, 2021 0
In this artist-curated playlist, Jay Moussa-Mann picks her top five songs that tell a story, delving into a selection of favourites from her early childhood right up to her current life as a songwriter. The Chicks - 'Travelin’ Soldier' The…
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Embrace the World | Supergroup Single in Aid of Autism Charity

Shane Croghan May 25, 2021 0
Cork singer-songwriter Kevin Walsh has launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of his debut single, ‘Embrace the World’. Proceeds from the track will be split 50/50 between Kevin and AsIAm—an Irish autism charity. Kevin, who was…
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Interview | girl in red On Her Debut Album if i could make it go quiet

Shane Croghan Apr 15, 2021 0
Marie Ulven, better known as girl in red, is on the verge of releasing her long-awaited debut album, if i could make it go quiet. Her first full-length record, coming April 30, arrives on the back of Ulven's meteoric rise to stardom. The…
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HeadStuff Picks | The 10 Best Albums of 2020

Shane Croghan Dec 23, 2020 0
We’ve covered our favourite Irish records of 2020 and now it’s time for the final list of the year—the best albums of 2020. From much-needed pop escapism to doom-laden indie folk, with a few lockdown recordings thrown in for good measure,…
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HeadStuff Picks | The 10 Best Irish Albums of 2020

Shane Croghan Dec 17, 2020 0
Every end-of-year list is going to open with some variation of “Well, this year was shite, but the tunes were great”, so it already feels trite to deliver that sentiment. However, that sentiment is unavoidably true. This year was shite, but…
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Mid-Year Lists | The 9 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far)

Shane Croghan Jul 16, 2020 0
Although time no longer exists in our turbulent world, we are now past the traditional halfway point in the year. That means it's time for HeadStuff's best albums of 2020 so far. 2020 has seen massive upheaval for the music industry, but…
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Interview | ZASKA On Isolation Collaboration ‘My Whole Heart’

Shane Croghan May 28, 2020 0
Channelling his unique blend of funky, feelgood neo soul, ZASKA (a.k.a. Max Zaska) has given us a much-needed anthem of optimism. Working remotely during lockdown, Zaska assembled a star-studded lineup of Irish talent to record 'My Whole…
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