Ten To Listen To Ahead of Ireland Music Week 2022
Our music editor selects her top ten for Ireland Music Week. Check them out before they become household names.
Top Gear: The Altered Hours
The Altered Hours explore their range of emotions with their sophomore album Convertible.
Sound: The In-Betweener – Maria Kelly
Maria Kelly reflects upon the journey she’s taken, and challenges she’s encountered, in the creation of her debut album which goes on release this Friday.
Choice Covers: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
We start our traditional look at the story behind the album artwork of Choice Music nominees with Fontaines D.C. and A Hero's Death
Album Review: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
The Dubliners take an intriguing left turn with a series of existential mantras set to broody post-punk anthems.
Choice Covers: Fontaines D.C. – Dogrel
"It was shot in 1967 at the Duffy & Sons circus." Tim Putnam of Partisan Records walks us through the hunt for a fitting photograph for Fontaines D.C.’s Dogrel.
Roadmap: Worthy Validation for Irish Creatives
The significance of international recognition is always something which makes the hearts of most creatives beat faster.
Sound and Vision: Five Irish Directors Who Put Motion to Music
As a nation we are blessed with a current and emerging generation of music video directors with an eye for the medium. We’ve selected five who excite us.
Audio Review: Fontaines D.C. – Dogrel
It is to be hoped that criticisms of much-hyped Dublin-based outfit Fontaines D.C., in particular being perceived as throwing the entire Irish music scene on the pyre of big clickbait…
What We’re Listening To: Fontaines D.C., Whenyoung And More
We've tied together and packaged some of our favourite songs from the past while in the latest What We're Listening To, with Fontaines D.C. and more!