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Interview | Wallis Bird On Her New Album Woman
Since releasing Branches Untangle back in 2006, Wallis Bird has established herself as a vital voice in Irish music. On top of this, she's a raucous live act. Now, with five albums and a big pile of awards behind her, she feels it's time to…
Interview | Dublin Producer Emi Dragoi
In recent years, Romanian-born producer Emi Dragoi has worked on tracks for the likes of G-Eazy, Tory Lanez, and Sasha Sloan. Now, he's signed a publishing deal with Duke City, the label of Grammy-nominated producer and artist King Henry.…
Interview | Julie Hawk & Michael Pope of SelfMade
Created by artist Joanna Bain and musician/illustrator Julie Hawk (HAVVK), SelfMade is a platform for DIY musicians in Ireland. The pair have set out to craft a supportive space within the industry, with a strong emphasis on women in music.…
In Conversation | Video Blue Lets His ‘Guts’ Hang Out
I was introduced to Dundalk native, Jim O'Donoghue Martin in Limerick many moons ago while he was playing with his band Blind Pilots. Since going solo he has taken on the moniker of Video Blue for his musical outpourings and I've been…
OK, Computers | Artificial Intelligence and Music
As the music industry seeks to skirt around digital blockades, some intriguing innovations are bubbling under the surface. One such innovation is the use of artificial intelligence in the industry. Whether the brainchildren of big tech…
It Takes A Village | Zaska Brings The Funk Back To Ireland
Max Zaska, under the band name of Zaska, is releasing one of the most exciting Irish albums in recent years. It Takes A Village delivers a funk-filled look into our country’s soulful music scene as Max’s creations are brought to life with…
Interview | Silverbacks on Punk Tricks, Pavement and Dunkirk
I caught Silverbacks upstairs in Whelan's for a midnight gig one Wednesday when I really should have gone home to bed. I had heard good things. Comparisons to Pavement, Television, Parquet Courts, Talking Heads and more piqued my interests.…
American Songwriting is Deeply Influenced by Irish Music | An Interview with Jared Dylan
With his feet on Irish soil, Jared Dylan is on a musical odyssey. The budding pop star had no previous Irish connections but set forth on an inspiring trip around the Emerald Isle. Jared has already worked with Paddy Casey in the esteemed…
Interview | The Hot Sprockets
Bursting out of Dublin by way of the Delta River, The Hot Sprockets have been one of the most consistently brilliant Irish acts of the past decade or so. Thrilling audiences with a sound that’s rooted in the 60s but with a crisp,…
Interview | Ealadha on metal, EP plans and recording
Leeside post-metallers Ealadha play the Roundy in Cork tomorrow to launch new single 'Bathe', supported by fellow post-metal outfit Partholón. It marks the beginning of a busy year for the three-piece, including a new EP. Mike McGrath-Bryan…