The wonderful Boy Azooga are back with a new single! “O Silly Me”, a song about worry (a song for everyone), is our Track of the Week and one of my favourite Boy Azooga tracks to date. Check out the video “O Silly Me” below. You can also find the song on Spotify here. G.M
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Shaky Shack: In Honey
Shaky Shack make me smile. Their wonderful DIY alt-pop tracks, recorded in a bedroom, are drenched in easy sounds that sit at home in every season. Having released “Selfish Fever” back in 2018, they’ve returned with a new single (at last). “In Honey” has just hit the airwaves and I can’t wait for you guysContinue reading “Shaky Shack: In Honey”
Slyrydes: Dangerous Animals
Galway’s Slyrydes don’t mess around. For the last 6 years, they’ve been defining their sound, building momentum and slowly getting louder. They’ve recently released their latest single “Dangerous Animals” from their upcoming debut album Galway’s Slyrydes. Here’s what they had this to say about the song: “This song is more about why we feel the way weContinue reading “Slyrydes: Dangerous Animals”
NITEFISH: Moneyf*ck
There are many joys to reviewing music. I get to listen to and share music I feel is worth sharing, I go to a heap of gigs, and from time to time I’m sent interesting new music from up-and-coming artists. NITEFISH are the latest act to send their sound my way, and I have toContinue reading “NITEFISH: Moneyf*ck”
Odd Morris on new single “Lilac Leaves” and life lessons over pints
Odd Morris gave us “What Might Be” earlier this year. A gritty alt-rock gem, it added Odd Morris to the ever-growing list of Irish bands to watch out for. That was back in March. Today they release their second single, “Lilac Leaves”, and Reclessreviews has the inside scoop behind the song just for you. We managedContinue reading “Odd Morris on new single “Lilac Leaves” and life lessons over pints”
Josh Ritter: Harrisburg
One of the greatest living songwriters, Josh Ritter is also one of my favourite artists. Somehow, foolishly, I’ve failed to include any of his lyrics in my amazingly popular ‘Lyrics I Love’ section. Well, that all changes today. Below are lyrics from “Harrisburg”, a track from his sophomore record Golden Age of Radio. And heyContinue reading “Josh Ritter: Harrisburg”
Girl Band: Shoulderblades
Following the recent releases of Girl Band‘s sophomore record The Talkies, “Shoulderbaldes” takes our Track of the Week. Released a while back, it’s grown on me having heard it on the record in among the 11 other outstanding tracks. Check out the video below. Photo credit: Clash Magazine
MUNKY are back with a brand new banger!
Like a magician about to pull back the cloak or a bag of Haribo Star Mix, you just never know what you’re going to get with MUNKY. One of the more diverse (and fun) bands on the Irish music scene right now, MUNKY have been nothing but unpredictable in their short existence. And now they’reContinue reading “MUNKY are back with a brand new banger!”
Just Mustard: Seven
Ireland’s favourite alt/noise/trip hop/shoegaze rockers Just Mustard are back with a new single titled “Seven”, also our Track of the Week. I’ve blabbered on time and time again about how much I love these guys so I’ll just let the music do the talking this time. Check out “Seven” below and give Just Mustard theContinue reading “Just Mustard: Seven”
There’s no ignoring Skinner’s new single
The Irish music scene has been flourishing of late, with many of our homegrown, DIY bands even making it on the international stage. Almost every week now we hear of another act coming through that “you just have to hear!” Some stand out more than others. And that’s where Skinner find themselves. Having only releasedContinue reading “There’s no ignoring Skinner’s new single”
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