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Album Review | Mhaol Refuse To Compromise On The Fearless Attachment Styles
Dublin-based post-punk quintet Mhaol were first tipped as ones to watch with the release of their debut single ‘Clementine’ seven years ago. The group would not release any new music for another five years, breaking their silence with the…
Album Review | Shame Shine On Food for Worms
Shame have rediscovered their excitement for life with their third record Food for Worms.
Perhaps the “worms” in this case are their loyal fanbase, in which case they won’t be able to get enough of this tasty banquet. The band have had…
Album Review | Young Fathers Deserve Mainstream Success For Heavy Heavy
The last decade has seen Young Fathers decorated in critical success, and yet it feels like they should be better known than they actually are. 2014 debut Dead won them the coveted Mercury Prize, while 2018’s Cocoa Sugar was awarded the …
Album Review | This Stupid World Is Vintage Yo La Tengo
A few lifetimes ago, Mick Jagger famously said he’d rather be dead than perform “Satisfaction” at forty. We all know how that turned out for Mick and the Stones. However, as many of the rock n’ roll pioneers, at least those still alive,…
Album Review | Lisa O’Neill Soars On All Of This Is Chance
If I could wish for anything, perhaps in a genie-type situation, I’d have quite the list. Half a foot of height would be fairly high up there. Enough money to see me and my loved ones comfortable is also a goer. Wisdom and charisma are…
HeadStuff’s Best New Irish Music | 9 Best Tracks Of January 2023
And we're back! After taking a little break for the month of December in order to crown the finest Irish albums of 2022, HeadStuff's BNIM returns to celebrate the finest new tuneage around the country every month.
We're kicking off…
Album Review | Banríon Dare To Crush On A Bangin’ Second EP
Banríon’s second EP Dare to Crush is a bit bangin’.
These tracks - ‘Departure Party’ in particular - wouldn’t sound out of place being performed on the roof of the high school at the end of classic 90’s teen film 10 Things I Hate About…
THE PLAYLIST | Most Anticipated Albums 2023
As society and the music industry recovered fully in 2022, it proved to be a very fruitful year. With a plethora of new albums, concerts and announcements on the horizon, 2023 looks to be as busy. In fact, without making wild suggestions,…
Album Review | Flowers, Sparks, Fireworks Is Another Magical Journey With This Ship Argo
Finalist at the Northern Irish Music Prize in 2021, This Ship Argo (AKA Aileen McKenna) is back with her third full length album. A follow up to 2020’s Kintsugi and 2021’s Always the Bees: Never the Honey, the eight track collection…
Album Review | The Murder Capital Explore New Territory On Gigi’s Recovery
In a recent interview about their new album, The Murder Capital’s lead singer James McGovern said that “to make a record that sounded anything like would have been wild to us”. Well, mission accomplished as the resulting record, Gigi’s…