![List: Best 50 Songs of 2010 [40 - 31]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3045695_lg.jpg)
We're well into 'Lists Season' and it's about time I got into it! I suppose we're moving into an age where the song and not the album is deemed of paramount importance. The top 50 contains the 50 tracks from 50 different artists and like all lists they represent the music which I adore at this very moment in time. 31: Villagers - That Day I'm not [...]
It's been just over a year since I discovered the musical oasis Boyles in historic Slane. If it was in walking distance of my house I'd be 'Norm' from Cheers! Here's a little mix of songs from some of the best acts to have played Boyles in the last twelve months. Wayne Brennan - In My Hands Wayne was the first established artist I seen live in Boyles. He had [...]
![Vantastival Invades 2UIBestow [part 2]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/2472909_lg.jpg)
Vantastival is a three-day family-friendly festival held at Dunany Estate in mid-Louth over the May bank holiday weekend, April 30 - May 2, 2010. A full schedule of live music and entertainment on three stages with further attractions for campervan and scooter owners - trade stalls, competitions, and workshops will provide the perfect occasion for admirers to exchange ideas and share their passion for the lifestyle and vehicles. http://vantastival.com/ This week on the blog I'm going to bring to your attention some of the many excellent new bands [...]
Vantastival is a three-day family-friendly festival held at Dunany Estate in mid-Louth over the May bank holiday weekend, April 30 - May 2, 2010. A full schedule of live music and entertainment on three stages with further attractions for campervan and scooter owners - trade stalls, competitions, and workshops will provide the perfect occasion for admirers to exchange ideas and share their passion for the lifestyle and vehicles. http://vantastival.com/ This week on the blog I'm going to bring to your attention some of the many excellent new bands [...]
I'm delighted with this line-up: Saccade, Pearse McGloughlin, Meridas, The Long Knives The Guilty Folk ...... see ya there?
Dublin band Saccade are in a generous mood by offering their last single, current single and a bunch of great b-sides free to download from their bandcamp site: http://saccade.bandcamp.com/ Taken from the b-side collection is this really good power pop tune: Liberater Big congratulations to Saccade for getting through the Cork heat of The JD Set and are the first band into the final in The Village on April 29th. It was a tough heat with Saccade competing with We Go Go, Fingersmith and [...]
Download ep1 of Media Hostage - The Goldest A hearty THANKS to all of you who tuned in to the livecast of the debut episode of the Meidahostage program on HaveYouHeard.net last night! We had a great time, and though there were some kinks, we consider it a success and are already excited about the next show. So, here is the playlist from last night's show, along with relevant links: 1. The Goldest - "FM Gold" The Goldest EP. [ website ] [ MySpace ] [ Free EP download ] [...]
While I tend to keep the conversation around here on progressive, forward looking artists, I can still appreciate a more conservative, retro approach when it's done well. Here are three local examples that can dig into older styles and still keep me more than interested: Dead Confederate Dead Confederate @ The Earl (6/7/08) Dead Confederate 's debut LP Wrecking Ball sees the band really define their sound. They [...]
My magic genie Rich over at Cable & Tweed introduced me to the music of the Long Knives , and when I listened I knew why he recommended them. Delicate melodies highlight the hushed lyrical tones creating music which is both mellow and strong making it just right. I couldn't think of a better Sunday soundtrack. So yeah everyone thank Rich... Thank you Rich! ;-) Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I seemed a bit outta sorts, in a scatterbrain sorta way. I left my wallet at this pizza joint near my [...]
2 U I Bestow
Have You Heard
Ohmpark
Untitled
Sleigh Bells - Demons (Official Music Video)
The Rains of Castamere by The National
A-Trak & Dillon Francis - "Money Makin'" (Official Video)
DIIV "How Long Have You Known?" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Nas - Daughters
Bison - Quill
Neutral Milk Hotel- Aeroplane Over the Sea
SABRINA JOHNSTON + TIEFSCHWARTZ
THE SINGULAR ADVENTURES OF EDWYN COLLINS (Part 9)
American Idol Finalists: where are they now?
