The latest of many up-and-coming post punk bands that I can’t stop listening to, Egyptian Blue, came to my attention through The Murder Capital. They recently released their debut EP Collateral Damage and that’s where we pull our Track of the Week from. “Collateral” was the first single released from the EP and is a solid lead track. These guys certainly have a lot of … Continue reading Egyptian Blue-Collateral
As my third IDLES show draws nearer I’m back in full ear-blasting mode and rebellious mood. I’ll be seeing them on July 11th at Iveagh Gardens with support coming from two amazing bands: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and The Claque. So ya, I’m pretty excited. On Meat, you can hear IDLES building the foundation of the sound we know them for today. While not going … Continue reading IDLES-Meat EP
Altered Hours seem to do no wrong. The Dublin natives have been blowing up stereos for a few years now, making their way to the forefront of the Irish noise rock scene with each new release. With their most recent EP, they staked a serious claim for 1st place. In 2016 Altered Hours released their debut In Heat Not Sorry and while that is an … Continue reading Altered Hours-On My Tongue
Every once in a while a band comes along who create a buzz without having dropped a record. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers and The Strokes had developed followings before any major releases, mainly thanks to their live shows and exposure through early reviews. What followed were the releases of acclaimed debuts that are still as good today as they were when they first … Continue reading FONTAINES D.C.-Dogrel
One of the most exciting Irish bands to hit the airwaves this year, The Claque, recently released their debut single Hush on Any Other City Records. The Claque are made up of Alan Duggan (Girl Band), Kate Brady and Paddy Ormond (Postcard Versions). Hush contains two songs: “Hush” and “Stray”. Both of these singles draw on the influences of each member, with their distorted and harsh guitar … Continue reading The Claque-Hush
Do you suffer from the 3 o’clock slump? Do you also find one day slowly running into the next? If you answered “Yes” to the questions above, Dog Whistle is for you. Comprising of 11 reinvigorating ingredients, Dog Whistle has the power to shake you free from the clutches of boredom and perpetual numbness. This powerful concoction, created by Show Me The Body, is suitable … Continue reading Show Me The Body-Dog Whistle
Cruiser are a limerick band who’ve been releasing absolute belters for a few years now. Somehow, despite their volume, I’ve managed to miss out on them until recently. However, through the release of the single No More Parties they’ve become impossible to ignore. While No More Parties is a fantastic single, today we’re going to talk about their debut record Cruiser. Released in 2017, Cruiser comes in … Continue reading Cruiser-Cruiser
