I’ve probably mentioned it once, twice, thirty-three times already, but one of my absolutefavouritealbumsofalltimeohyes is ‘Precis‘ by Benoit Pioulard. Benoit Pioulard (real name Thomas Meluch) has released two full-length records on the legendary Kranky label, as well as a decent handful of 7″s, eps and a collaboration with Praveen, called ‘Songs Spun Simla’. I can’t…
Month: May 2010
Join me on a trip to Popical Island…
Ahoy me hearties! It’s no secret I heart Popical Island something serious. Almost as much as my pet parrot Wilhelmina. And what generous youngfellas and young ladies they are – putting on a free all-day event in Whelan’s in Dublin! Ooh-arh! Here’s what the Islanders say: Popical Island collective are proud to present the much…
Sweet Oblivion: The Acorn, Best Coast, Solar Bears, Tim Hecker, Aguayo Matias…
All of these bands/musicians – and more – can be heard on Sweet Oblivion, RTE 2XM, tonight at 5pm GMT. Plus, a ‘secret’ track at the end…who’s it gonna be? Stream live via: http://tinyurl.com/twoxm I’ll put the Soundcloud link up after the show! Any requests for next week? Comment here!
Solar Bears – Crystaline remix
Solar Bears are a band that I’ve been playing on Sweet Oblivion for months now, and I’m rather excited about the fact they’ve got an EP coming out in August. Hopefully I’ll have an interview with them to share with you soon, but for now, enjoy this Leatherette remix of their track Crystaline, which I…
Janelle Monáe: ‘Just do great art that’s influential and inspiring’
It’s easy to forget that being a female pop star isn’t all about getting your breasts out, or fitting into a certain restrictive cookie-cutter mould. It’s easy to forget that you don’t have to look like Lady Gaga (a talented woman, that is without doubt, but a pop star whose image – quite literally at…
Sweet Oblivion on Soundcloud
I’ve finally hopped on the Soundcloud wagon and will be putting up Sweet Oblivion shows for your listening pleasure. This week’s show featured music by the Dum Dum Girls (AMAZING gig last week in Whelan’s!!), Solar Bears, Squarehead, and Tim Hecker. Any feedback or requests? Just comment below: PS. Due to something funky happening when…
New obsession: Zola Jesus
If there’s one feeling I treasure, it’s stumbling across a new artist (new to you, or new in general) and falling head-over-heels in love with them. During the early, heady days of your passionate affair you just want to listen to their sweet voice all day. One play of the album is not enough –…
Crayonsmith & Think About Life
Crayonsmith is one of my favourite Irish bands and Ciaran Smith, the man behind the band, is one of the cheeriest musicians in Ireland and an excellent songwriter. Plus, his album White Wonder is one of my favourite albums ever – check it out. He’s been busy writing new songs for his forthcoming album, and…
Gerry Ryan’s legacy
Right now, like thousands (millions?) of people around Ireland, I’m listening to 2FM‘s special programming dedicated to the life of Gerry Ryan, who sadly passed away yesterday morning. People are ringing in, devastated at the news – not just his friends and colleagues, but everyday people like you and I who listened in to his…
Sweet Oblivion 