
It's the season of awards and back slapping for the massive effort our finest and best musicians have made during 2009. This post is about celebrating those hidden gems I found throughout the year which for many reasons won't get the recognition they deserve in the coming weeks! 1. Susie Soho - Spinning Top Susie Soho released an excellent debut last year which had a few great tracks including 'Spinning Top'. http://www.susiesoho.com/ [...]

It does seem in Ireland that this year's Halloween is being celebrated like never before and I'm loving it. Here's an Irish Halloween mixtape! Some of the tunes are technically not written about Halloween but are included for atmospheric qualities. 1. And So I Watch You From Afar - Set Guitars To Kill 2. Ham Sandwich - Running Up That Hill [Live] 3. Pearse McGloughlin [...]

Following the example of the main two Music blogs based in Ireland here and here I've decided to summarise 2009 with an mp3 mixtape. A big thanks to everyone visiting my little page and for the few comments I been getting. The hit counter seems to be increasing and the comments justify the pleasurable effort I put into the blog so again a big thanks for them! Just a little reminder that I won't be posting anything on this blog until Sunday 12th July. If you can make it to Boyles [...]

Melophobia performed a great gig last night to a packed audience in Whelans. As with most album launchs the debut was played in full to a crowd who seemed to know the words of the majority of tunes already! The official video for their single 'In The Firing Line' was shown before the band made the best entrance I have ever seen for a new band. Each member appeared separately and kicked into their part of the opening track. If I were this band's manager I'd invest heavily to get their music out there. The [...]
I'll be at this for sure. Two great Irish bands and a free album for just €10 of your hard earned cash! Melophobia release their debut Album, "Who Will Remain Standing?". Support from Entheos. Doors - 8pm Price - €10 inc. free copy of Album! Get there early for support act Entheos!