Rock Against Homelessness

Rock Against Homelessness was a gig with a purpose. With an already terrible homeless situation in Ireland worsening, eight Irish acts came together under the lights of the Olympia to help fight it. Curated by Fontaines D.C., the gig ended up raising almost €70,000 for Focus Ireland.  The show The show itself was a spectacle.Continue reading “Rock Against Homelessness”

The Murder Capital live at Vicar Street

The Murder Capital returned Thursday night for their first show on Irish soil since Other Voices in November of last year. The venue for their return would be Vicar Street, a stage graced by many of the world’s best and biggest acts. They arranged a hell of a lineup too, giving the night a festivalContinue reading “The Murder Capital live at Vicar Street”

Other Voices 2019 Recap

Other Voices came and went in the blink of an eye like many great weekends do. A music lover’s dream, the festival combined a mixture of acts and venues with that local feeling you can’t help falling for. Acts both big and small packed out pubs and churches throughout Dingle, giving visitors the opportunity toContinue reading “Other Voices 2019 Recap”

9 Unmissable All Together Now Acts!

All Together Now gets under way tomorrow and I. CAN’T. WAIT! After hearing that last year was an absolute blast, reclessreviews had to make it to Waterford this time around! Among the performers are well known and renowned international acts including Patti Smith, Hot Chip, John Grant, The National and Father John Misty. However, there areContinue reading “9 Unmissable All Together Now Acts!”

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”

Just Mustard Please

Just Mustard at The Workman’s Club was a gig I had been eagerly anticipating for a while now. Having had their debut Wednesday on repeat for the last few months, seeing them live was the last piece of the puzzle. Venue The Workman’s Club. Haven’t been to a gig here before but I enjoyed it.Continue reading “Just Mustard Please”

Interpol Under the Bright Lights of The Olympia

Interpol are my favourite band of all-time so I’m always cautious when I write about them. I’ve no need to worry about being biased here though because I’m sure everyone who was in the Olympia on Monday night would agree that this show was brilliant. Venue The Olympia. Really no need for me to getContinue reading “Interpol Under the Bright Lights of The Olympia”

Get all mushy and lovey-dovey Kurt Vile Live at Vicar Street

Kurt Vile & The Violators made their way to Vicar Street last Wednesday night and I was lucky enough to get myself a ticket. I’d been looking forward to this gig for quite a while so by the time it came around, I was ready for some good old indie-folk rock! Venue Vicar Street, oneContinue reading “Get all mushy and lovey-dovey Kurt Vile Live at Vicar Street”

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”