A High-Energy Riot of Y2K-Core South Arcade brought their high-energy act to the Academy Dublin last night, transforming the venue into something closer to an adrenaline-soaked skate hangout, graffiti walls and all. Pulling no punches, they tore straight into ‘Fear Of Heights’, ‘Supermodels’, and ‘Nepo Baby’ in rapid-fire succession. No time-outs, no breathers —...
Read MoreCliffords Close Their Tour With a Historic Cork Blowout Cliffords brought their tour to a triumphant close Saturday night, storming a sold-out Cork City Hall with the kind of fire that only comes from a band on a white-hot streak. Returning home after what’s arguably been their busiest, boldest year yet, the quintet played...
Read MoreHalloween couldn’t have been a better night for NewDad to headline Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre — perfectly matching their moody, dream-pop aesthetic. Under a wash of blood-red light and dressed in eerie, tongue-in-cheek costumes, the Galway band turned the historic venue into their own haunted house of sound. Over the past year, the band’s ascent...
Read MoreBetter Joy’s new EP At Dusk arrives as a natural continuation of their acclaimed debut Heading Into Blue, but this time the band peel back another layer of themselves. At Dusk finds them leaning into the quiet spaces — the moments where emotion lingers and words falter. It’s a collection that trades polish for...
Read More“Pale Waves Just a Bit Smitten” Pale Waves rolled into Dublin last night with their Still Smitten tour, landing in the city just as their shimmering cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie” dropped online — a fitting tribute to one of Ireland’s most iconic bands. With the lights dimmed the Manchester quartet strode onto the...
Read MoreDark Tropics Bring Cinematic Soul to Whelan’s Dark Tropics took centre stage at the intimate upstairs of Whelan’s last night where space is very much a premium. This being the Belfast duo’s first headline shows in Dublin there was little surprise the place was packed. The partnership of Rio McGuinness and Gerard Sands has...
Read MoreMimi Webb Sharing Confessions Mimi Webb brought her Confessions tour to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre last night, turning the historic venue into a pulsing confessional booth of heartbreak, empowerment, and pure pop. Fresh from releasing her second album Confessions, Webb has called it her most personal and vulnerable work to date — a reflection of...
Read MoreJessie Reyez Making Memories in Dublin Jessie Reyez touched down in Dublin last night, the Canadian singer-songwriter brought her Paid in Memories tour to the historic 3Olympia Theatre — a fitting stage to launch the first leg of her European journey. The venue’s ornate charm and intimate atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for Reyez’s...
Read More90s Legends Take to the Stage The Big Day Out Limerick wasted no time proving it was worthy of the buzz. The afternoon kicked off in fine style with The Naughty Noughties, hosted by the ever-charismatic Kage Campbell alongside DJ W.J.A. Together they set tone for the day with a powerful blend of manic...
Read MoreSalem, Salem, Salem, Salem leaves an indelible mark on listeners. Féile Beag has become synonymous with spotlighting rising talent, and this year was no exception, with Hurling leaving a strong impression. Back on the bill after last year, the band showed more polish and confidence, hinting at bigger things ahead. The band, made up...
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