Taylor Swift – Red
Red is topping both the UK and US charts. Released on October 22nd it is Swift’s fourth studio album, following the success of Speak Now in 2010. Whether you are…
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
In the run up to the American Presidential Election, Ciaran Breslin looks at the increasingly nuanced role of music in politics In the wake of Bruce Springsteen recently releasing a…
First Aid Kit: The Lion’s Roar- Deluxe Edition
If someone were to mention Swedish pop and you first associate the atrocity that is Basshunter with this, treatment then First Aid Kit’s The Lion’s Roar- Deluxe edition is clearly…
Of Montreal- Paralytic Stalks
Paralytic Stalks marks -I was shocked to realize- the 11th studio album from American indie/pop outfit of Montreal. A project that has become an ever increasingly idiosyncratic affair from Kevin…
Brewing up a Storm: Bob Dylan’s Tempest
Ciaran Breslin looks at the implications of Tempest on Dylan’s catalogue, as well as his influence on popular music Thirty-five studio albums in and Bob Dylan’s latest offering provides the…
You Wouldn’t Download a Car…
Kathryn Toolan looks at ever-topical debate of illegal music downloading, the arguments for and against, and the effects it has on the music industry This month saw a crackdown on…
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS
Ciaran Breslin caught up with Mark from Enemies to chat about their new single, Japan and meeting the cast of The Wire. Formed in Kilcoole in County Wicklow in 2007,…
Electric Picnic Highlights 2012
Ciaran Breslin gives the lowdown on the best of new talent, unhealthy the highs and the lows of this year’s Electric Picnic. Ones to Watch: One of the great things…
Rapturous Resonance: Electric Picnic 2012
With the festival blues kicking in on campus, pharmacy Ciaran Breslin takes a look at the highlights of this year’s Electric Picnic. Musically Electric Picnic really did not disappoint. The…
“It Just Gets Better and Better”
“Stephen West caught up with Wunderbra as they take the next step in their musical journey. It’s no secret that Dublin is a refugium for new and up-and-coming Irish talent.…
Never be the same again
Melanie Chisolm, sporty spice or Mel C – call her what you will – has been receiving rave reviews for her 5th album ‘The Sea’, Melanie C tells Ryan Cullen…