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Artwork by The Ambience Affair bandmember, Yvonne Ryan Having taken Yvonne Ryan on board last year, Jamie Clarke and Marc Gallagher, otherwise known as The Ambience Affair, are back on our earwaves with a brand new single. Lush and layered 'The Fallen', which you can stream (courtesy of Nialler9 ) below, is the first single from the band's forthcoming debut album Burials , which is due for release on [...]

• The Ambience Affair - The Fallen

This blog has its roots on the campsite in Larch Hill, sometime in the early 90s. There's me, a step in my hair and a record number of badges on my sleeve. Our Cub Scout troop (14th Kildare) had just ... Continue reading �

O Emperor L-R: Richie, Alan, Philip, Brendan and Paul Photograph by Richard Gilligan Following the announcement of both their nomination in two categories at the inaugural Digital Socket Awards and their biggest headline gig to date at The Academy Dublin on 15th April, I was lucky enough to speak to the brilliantly entertaining lads of O Emperor . The Waterford-bred brood released their debut album Hither Thither last year to great reviews, earning them a nomination for this [...]

Photograph by Enda Doran The month of March will see Conor J. O'Brien and his band of Villagers join Elbow for their tour of the UK and Ireland, something I'm sure the incredible Irish band are very pleased about. Villagers recently topped off their brilliant and succesful year with a Choice Music Prize nomination (and not to mention a Digital Socket Award !). The band will take [...]

Ham Sandwich put on a rocking show to headline Thursday's Digital Socket Awards.

Groom were the first band onstage at the very first Digital Socket Awards

A fantastic night was had by everyone, so what better way to remember than to look back at the top 10 DSA 2011 moments?

So here we have it. The inaugural Digital Socket Awards were held last night in The Grand Social, Dublin and what a night it was. Presented by "contentious" and "controversial" "comedian" Gareth Stack there were performances from Groom , Meljoann and Ham Sandwich followed by DJ sets from Logikparty and Sweet Oblivion that facilitated a hip-hop dance-off. While Stack's attempted Gervais Golden Globes routine left the crowd washed in poor jokes and negativity, it was a pleasant sight to see the winners get recognition for their talents. [...]

Last night at the Grand Social in Dublin, a bunch of Irish music bloggers got together to celebrate the best of 2010. Grrom and Melijoann and special guests Ham Sandwich performed on the night, which I assume was a great success. Despite being one of the 26 judges involved in [Read more]

Aidan Cuffe over at the fantastic music site Goldenplec has just posted on the inaugural Digital Socket Awards which are taking place tonight in the Grand Social, Dublin. Here is the list of winners: Best Design (Website, Artwork, Posters) Adebisi Shank Best Independent Label Richter Collective Best Video Ambience Affair - "Devil in the Detail" [...]

Listen to songs, albums, and EPs from all the DSA nominees.

Popicalia #6 poster by Meertoh A list of personally recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. All times are 7.30pm/8pm unless stated. Feel free to let me know if I missed anything of interest in the comments. Top 3 gigs this week: Thurs 3rd Feb: Digital Socket Awards : Meljoann, Groom and a load of bloggers @ The Grand Social (€12) Friday 4th Feb : Chris Clark [...]

Ireland pioneering Music Blogs awards ceremony ; The Digital Socket Award s takes place this Thursday the 3rd February in The Grand Social . The awards ceremony will be paying homage to 2010’s top Albums and Songs in conjunction with the finest work in specific genres, along with associated efforts of Record Labels, Designers, Photographers and Radio shows. The awards received over four hundred public nomination, encompassing more than two hundred artists which have been refined down by 26 music blogger judges to the below list of fourteen shortlisted categories. Special partners in [...]

The inaugural Digital Socket Awards take place this Thursday night, and should be a fun-filled experience.

Only three days to go until the inaugural Digital Socket Awards get underway in The Grand Social , Dublin. This Thursday night will see many of Ireland's favourite acts (as nominated by you, the public!) presented with gongs for their contribution to music in 2010. Award-goers will also be treated to performances by Meljoann and Groom , as well as some very special guests. MCing on the night is comedian Gareth Stack and the event will be topped off with DJ sets to take you well into the early hours. So get [...]

The Digital Socket Awards have announced the shortlist for the live event which will take place in The Grand Social, Dublin on February 3rd. The awards are "a celebration of the best music of 2010, nominated by the public, voted for and judged by Irish music bloggers" - 22 in total all listed here and including me. The night will see live performances from Meljoann , Groom and very special guests. Former Analogue writer Gareth Stack will host. Tickets are €10 and will be on sale shortly. All [...]

With the countdown for Ireland's first Digital Socket Awards now on, details have now been released of the shortlist and the live event. The Digital Socket Awards will take place on Thursday 3rd February in the Grand Social , Dublin with a great line-up that includes Groom and the dancey fun of Meljoann . These acts will also be joined by two very special guests, one of whom will be announced very soon. The final surprise will be unveiled on the night so get yourself to the Grand Social on the night [...]

The inaugural Digital Socket Awards take place in The Grand Social, Dublin on February 3rd. The awards are "a celebration of the best music of 2010, nominated by the public, voted for and judged by Irish music bloggers" - 22 music bloggers in all, you'll find a full list here . Best of luck to our State contributors who are dominating the Best Music Photography category. There are 14 categories, cue drum roll, ... and the nominations are: 1. Best Design (Website, Artwork, Posters) [...]

The finalists for this year's Digital Socket Awards have been announced.

Just two days left to vote for the Digital Socket Awards.