This week has been tough. I haven’t been able to find much free time to get up to my usual tricks, or any out of office activities really. So why the lack of free time? “Arcanum” by Show Me The Body that’s why. I can’t stop listening to it. I’ve it on Spotify, on theContinue reading “Show Me The Body-Arcanum”
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The National-Mistaken for Strangers
With so many wonderful songs to choose from by The National, it wasn’t easy picking 5 lines to feature. However, after listening to the podcast Coffee & Flowers, the decision came a little easier.
Ciarán Moran Releases Debut EP
Dublin wordsmith Ciarán Moran has today released his debut EP & I Haven’t Even Started Yet. Featuring 5 tracks, the EP, for reclessreviews anyway, is an improvement for an artist who’s songs are influenced by both personal and social issues. His distinctive accent also sets him apart, forming a correlation between his music and hisContinue reading “Ciarán Moran Releases Debut EP”
The National-Light Years
Ah, The National. The gift that keeps on giving. They’ve gone and done it again with the release of yet another beautiful single, “Light Years”. The last track on the upcoming record I Am Easy To Find, “Light Years” is an easy choice for our Track of the Week. Enjoy “Light Years” below.
All Is Love: IDLES at Vicar Street
IDLES returned to Dublin Tuesday night for a highly anticipated show. After their Button Factory performance last year, Vicar Street offered them another opportunity to further cement their place as an Irish punk fan favourite. And they didn’t disappoint. Venue Wonderful Vicar Street. I’ve been here a good bit over the last two years, seeing theContinue reading “All Is Love: IDLES at Vicar Street”
John Grant-Why Don’t You Love Me Anymore
John Grant plays the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this Sunday and reclessreviews will be there looking on in awe. I’ve been a fan of Grant since his fantastic debut Queen of Denmark, with each release since taking us further into the mind and life of this great artist. In honour of his upcoming show, this week’s TrackContinue reading “John Grant-Why Don’t You Love Me Anymore”
MUNKY Release New Music
Following the release of the well received “You’ve Got Male” earlier this year, MUNKY are back with their second single of 2019. “One In Five” is fired up in both sound and theme from the beginning as the band focus their attention on the #metoo movement, looking at it from the male perspective and theContinue reading “MUNKY Release New Music”
Yo La Tengo-Everyday
This week’s Track of the Week is “Everyday” by Yo La Tengo, a track taken from their 9th album And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out. A brilliant track to open the album, its dreary nostalgia immediately sets the tone for what is a captivating album. Photo Credit: Wikipedia
The National Announce New Album
The National have just announced the release of their 8th album I Am Easy To Find, which is due out this in May, along with a trailer. I’m a sucker for the National, as I’ve said several times, so it’s going to be a long, painful wait to get my hands on the album. However, accompanyingContinue reading “The National Announce New Album”
Ireland’s Got Talent: Part 3
We’re back with Part 3 of our Ireland’s Got Talent series! Hopefully you’ve found some new music to fall in love with in parts 1 & 2, but if you’re still looking for that new sound, fear not, Part 3 should take care of that. Silverbacks Silverbacks are a band with massive potential. They’ve releasedContinue reading “Ireland’s Got Talent: Part 3”
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