Author Archives: Gene

Heavy Lungs – Abstract Thoughts

It wasn’t by hearing their screams from a distance that I first heard Heavy Lungs, it was through my incessant listening of another shouty band; IDLES. Heavy Lungs were recommended on their Artist’s Pick a week prior to their Irish gig in Button Factory, a gig I was lucky enough to make off. I actuallyContinue reading “Heavy Lungs – Abstract Thoughts”

IDLES, The Button Factory and On-Stage Antics

IDLES played The Button Factory last Monday night and I was lucky enough to get a ticket. The gig was originally meant to be played in The Academy (I think), but due to demand it was moved. And by God was the crowd looking forward to seeing them. Venue The Button Factory. Haven’t been thereContinue reading “IDLES, The Button Factory and On-Stage Antics”

Super Superorganism Live at The Academy

Venue The Academy. Only my second time being there. It was the perfect size for a gig like this; not too big, not too small. Support CHIA! Who? Good question; I’ve no idea either! Whoever they are, they’re brilliant. A super fun four piece dressed as their own Superheroes, or so it seemed, CHIA wereContinue reading “Super Superorganism Live at The Academy”

Track Of The Week-Sharon Van Etten-Holding Out

An artist I’ve fallen for recently, Sharon Van Etten’s debut ‘Because I Was In Love’ is a personal, indie/folk record whose title simplifies the stories told in its songs. Very easy on the ear, the records’ final track ‘Holding Out’ takes our Track Of The Week spot. ABSOLUTELY check out Van Etten’s music, she’s wonderful!Continue reading “Track Of The Week-Sharon Van Etten-Holding Out”

Neutral Milk Hotel-On Avery Island

Last year I blabbered on about how great Neutral Milk Hotel are and how their record ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ is one of my favourites. While that is true, their debut record ‘On Avery Island’ is something of a mystery to me. I’ve gone over it twice in the last week and I can’tContinue reading “Neutral Milk Hotel-On Avery Island”

VOTE VILE!

VOTE VILE! Or at least get a ticket to his Vicar Street show on November 14th. I’m going, and isn’t that reason enough to get one!? Only messing! Kurt Vile’s been making great music for almost two decades, firstly releasing two records as lead guitarist of The War On Drugs and four solo records since.Continue reading “VOTE VILE!”