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Album Review | Nation Of Language’s Strange DiscipleIs Evidence That Great Music Always Pulls…
If you needed evidence that great music will always pull through and find a way to be heard, Nation of Language are that evidence.
Releasing their first two albums (2020 debut Introduction, Presence and 2021 follow-up A Way Forward) at…
Why AM Is Arctic Monkeys’ Career Defining Masterpiece
Make no mistake about it, Arctic Monkeys are this century’s most important British band.
Ten years ago they released their fifth studio album AM (do you feel old yet?), a record which more than cemented this title. An album which…
Album Review | Pyrrhic Marks A Mesmerizing Sea Change For Elaine Malone
Limerick-born Elaine Malone has been a stalwart of the Cork music scene for over a decade now. Prolific as MANTUA, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has also been a member of punk band Land Crabs, Krautrock-inspired Soft…
Album Review | A Litany Of Failures: Volume IVIs Another Spectacular Foray Into The Irish Indie…
Way back in 2008, Pitchfork’s Ian Cohen wrote that “an ability to easily find free music combined with user-friendly web technology” meant that trying to keep up with new artists and bands was starting to feel “less like a labor of love…
One Track Minded | ‘Blinded By The Lights’ Is The Streets’ Crown Jewel
Almost 20 years ago, wordsmith extraordinaire Mike Skinner gifted us with A Grand Don’t Come For Free, the second album under his on-off-on again moniker, The Streets. Inspired by songwriting manuals and books by Hollywood screen-writing…
Album Review | Supernumeraries Is A Lyrical Showcase For Ezra Williams
Ezra Williams is a singer-songwriter based in Cork, Ireland. With soft vocals and understated instrumentals, Supernumeraries showcases Williams’s songwriting abilities. Using acoustic and the occasional electric guitar, Williams shows a…
‘O SnodA.I.gh’ – A Two Part Spiel
And now for something a bit different. Dublin songwriter Rhob Cunningham graces us with his presence today to unveil 'O SnodA.Igh', an essay and conversation piece concerning our inherent distrust and the virtues of AI, as well as the…
HeadStuff Picks | The 12 Best Albums Of 2023 (So Far)
You know we're fond of a good list here at HeadStuff, so if you didn't get your fill of cracking 2023 albums from our Irish picks last week, then we've got you covered with another fine selection of the best of 2023 - this time from…
Best ABBA Hits and Performances of All Time
ABBA, an iconic Swedish pop ensemble renowned worldwide for its incredible songs and live shows, has left a lasting impression on millions. We will examine why these ABBA performances were so captivating and how they enchanted audiences…
Album Review | Grian Chatten Delivers An Instant Classic On His Solo Debut
After just six years, Grian Chatten is already well on his way to completing music. As the frontman and chief lyricist for Irish post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C., he’s already achieved success and accolades that some artists work decades…