Session Motts – Irish Band Of The Week

13 February 2017

This week's Irish Band of the Week is the formidably titled Session Motts - arguably winning the award for most relevant Irish band name so far. Hailing from Dublin, this band

The Burma – Irish Band Of The Week

7 February 2017

The Burma is comprised of five extremely talented musicians hailing from the minute island of Cobh, Co. Cork. Their sound is a wonderful combination of pop-driven beats but with a

Fun Lovin’ Criminals At Vicar Street – Review

4 February 2017

The audience of a live show is always a massive testament to the legacy and impact of a band - in fact, it can be a massive indication of relevance for

Exploding Eyes – Irish Band Of The Week

30 January 2017

This week's Irish Band of the Week is Exploding Eyes, an alt/psych rock trio based in Dublin. Drawing on the more deviant musical influences of the 60s and 70s,

We, The Oceanographers – Irish Band Of The Week

25 January 2017

If there was an award for difficult to type band names on Dublin Concerts, We, The Oceanographers would certainly take the title because I literally had to double check my

Elephant – Irish Band Of The Week

9 January 2017

This week's Irish Band of the Week is Elephant, a curious musical development hailing from Dundalk. Development seems a more appropriate word than band due to the wonderful adaptive nature

Young Earth – Irish Band Of The Week

21 December 2016

This week's Irish Band of the Week are Young Earth, an indie-pop band hailing from Dublin. Formed almost a year ago, the band wanted to emulate a musical style of

Petty Youth – Irish Band Of The Week

14 December 2016

Petty Youth are a garage rock band hailing from County Down. Formed three years ago, the band set out to release unconventionally gritty music, rock with a little more kick.