Author Archives: Gene

Big Thief in Whelans!

Absolutely delighted to have gotten two tickets to Big Thief who will play Whelans on April 1st. Just getting into these guys whose albums ‘Masterpiece’ and ‘Capacity’ are incredible. Pure lyrics and a natural rock sound that’s both genuine and fresh, I can’t seem to pull myself away from them. Check out the mesmerising ‘Mary’Continue reading “Big Thief in Whelans!”

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Nonagon Infinity

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are something of a music making machine. They’ve produced thirteen full-length records since 2012 and from what I’ve heard of them so far, they’re pretty bloody good. The records are wide ranging, going from psychedelic rock to jazz, folk and even surf music. One of the records that standsContinue reading “King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Nonagon Infinity”

St.Vincent-Actor

I’ve known of St.Vincent since about 2012, so not long. However, I took a special interest in her after I had seen that she appeared on a National record. I did a little research both online and in-store and discovered that she had a few records, so I thought I’d treat myself. ‘Actor‘ was theContinue reading “St.Vincent-Actor”

Neutral Milk Hotel-In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ is a record that came to my attention only 2 months ago. I saw it on a review page on Instagram and figured I’d have a listen on Spotify to see what’s up. This isn’t what I would have always done because Spotify bothered me, but now I seeContinue reading “Neutral Milk Hotel-In the Aeroplane Over the Sea”

TOTW-Sonic Youth-Dirty Boots

I’ve never hidden my love for Sonic Youth and recently they’re all I can listen to. ‘Goo’ in particular is a record I keep going over, and it’s the opening track, ‘Dirty Boots’ that is our TOTW. A little more subtle than what fans of Sonic Youth were used to at the time, but stillContinue reading “TOTW-Sonic Youth-Dirty Boots”

Laura Ann Brady-Lie

Laura Ann Brady is one of Ireland’s most refreshing talents and funnily enough, an old friend. I’ve picked up on her music recently again and I’d like to talk about her new release, ‘Lie’. I’ve had it on repeat lately and I’m telling you about it because you simply have to take 6 little minutesContinue reading “Laura Ann Brady-Lie”

TOTW-Neutral Milk Hotel-Two Headed Boy

Neutral Milk Hotel released ‘In The Aeroplane Over The Sea‘ in 1998 and it has gone on to be regarded as one of the best albums of the 90’s, potentially ever. There’s a number of brilliant and thoughtful tracks on this record but the one that’s been stuck in my head is ‘Two Headed Boy’.Continue reading “TOTW-Neutral Milk Hotel-Two Headed Boy”

Shag Haired Villains – There Is A Noise

You know that painful search for new music everyone goes through? You’re tired of your current Playlist or constantly dropping back into an old album again and you need something fresh. This happens to me ALL.THE.TIME. I love an album for a month or two and then I don’t find anything new within it, andContinue reading “Shag Haired Villains – There Is A Noise”