Joanna is back With triple album, song, and harp in tow, lovely. Alternative haiku: Fucking wish I was Joanna Newsom, she looks like a pretty elf.
Month: January 2010
BATS, Hunter-Gatherer, Groom play Haiti Fundraiser
Hey folks, I’m after organising a fundraiser for the charity GOAL, which will be taking place in the Twisted Pepper on Thursday 4th February. Hope to see you there! Here’s the press release: Rockers, DJs and Bakers get together to raise money for Haiti A fundraising gig and bake sale will take place in Dublin’s…
New Midlake album – review
I have a review of the new Midlake album – which is rather excellent – on State. Read it here: http://www.state.ie/2010/01/album-reviews/midlake-the-courage-of-others/ I was very, very lucky to do an interview with lead singer Tim on Friday – if you’d told me that back in 2006 when I listened to their CD on the bus to…
Choice Music Prize nominees named
Ah, another year, another Choice Music Prize shortlist….and another chance for fans of Irish alternative music to go bleedin’ mental that their favourite band wasn’t on the list. Last year, it was the inclusion of Dublin pop act The Script that got everyone’s underwear in a twist – and with good reason; this year, it’s…
The Knife release new track
Cut through the boredom that comes with being trapped indoors thanks to this abysmal (well, beautiful, but treacherous!) weather by listening to this fantastic new track by The Knife (via Stereogum) You know when a band is so totally awesome that you hope and pray each time they bring out a new track that they…
Sweet Oblivion playlists – update!
Just catching up on the playlists for the last few shows – the last two shows were repeats because of Christmas time busy-ness, but now things are all back on track for Sweet Oblivion in 2010, have no fear… On 2nd December I started off crazy with some hip hop, and then got a bit…
Sweet Oblivion 