For Whipping Boy, two lines from their 1995 classic Heartworm resonate more than any others. Toward the end of “When We Were Young”, Fearghal McKee sings: “What might have been, When we were young.” 25 years on, those lyrics are sure to stir their share of emotions. Heartworm was going to be their big labelContinue reading “Whipping Boy: Heartworm”
Category Archives: Album Review
Shady Nasty: Bad Posture
A few weeks ago, Shady Nasty released their single “AA”, which I had on repeat and covered. Today they’ve released their latest EP Bad Posture, and I’m excited to tell you about it. If EPs are intended to lay down a marker, Shady Nasty makes a hell of a statement. Brooding, brash and bruising, BadContinue reading “Shady Nasty: Bad Posture”
Stephen McCloskey: Whatever EP
Stephen McCloskey has a journeyman’s background, but he may have just found the road home. Having been part of several successful local bands in the past, including Watershed, The Dead Waits and The Hunky McCoy’s Blues Band, he’s going it alone and so far, it sounds like an excellent decision. Released in late November 2019,Continue reading “Stephen McCloskey: Whatever EP”
Krisdeberg: We Have Become the Night
I’ve to hold my hands up here. I’m sorry music fans and reclessreviews followers, I’ve let you down. How I’ve failed to bring you any Krisdeberg in the past, I don’t know. They’ve slipped through my fingers, until today. Krisdeberg are a self-produced, self-recorded electronic quartet who are creating some of the catchiest dance tunesContinue reading “Krisdeberg: We Have Become the Night”
Shady Nasty release mind-bending new single “AA”
I hope you’re sitting for this one. Or at least holding onto something solid. Because I’d like to introduce you to Shady Nasty. Rising out of Sydney, Shady Nasty recently signed to Royal Mountain Records and Inertia Music and will release their new EP Bad Posture on February 21st. Ahead of its release, they’re dropping theContinue reading “Shady Nasty release mind-bending new single “AA””
RabbitLung:...(Ellipsis)...
Introducing RabbitLung, the baby of New Jersey multi-instrumentalist Kevin Coneys. Currently “Creating constellations in the chaos”, their debut EP ...(Ellipsis)..., while being short, packs a variety of sounds into its eight and a half minutes. Thematically introspective, the EP explores breaking free and living a more authentic life. “Face to Face” is probably the mostContinue reading “RabbitLung:...(Ellipsis)...”
David Keenan: A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery
The wait is finally over. Dundalk’s David Keenan has released his long-awaited debut album A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery after a string of successful EPs, and reclessreviews couldn’t be happier. Keenan is well known for being a storyteller. However, the greatest story he’s written may very well be his own. Having moved to Liverpool inContinue reading “David Keenan: A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery”
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”
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