A music blog from Ireland.
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
At a time when everyone else got away to different places like New York or Barcelona, Jen and Liz Pelly came here. I dunno them myself but have much love for their love…they posted about the recent Calvin Johnston show in Dylan Haskins’ apartment and since then, have been playing loads of Irish tunes on
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
As Logikparty celebrate their first birthday, they can look back over the last twelve months with a definite feeling of satisfaction. The first gigs were well-received, followed by the great Iodine/Good Hood 7″, distribution in Rough Trade...
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Founded just two years ago, free web-service Bandcamp has become a benchmark of musicians’ new-found freedom on the web. Super Extra Bonus Party were quick off the mark to release their remix album Appetite For Reconstruction via the...
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Over on AU now; only Logikparty smarties have the answers…. I don’t think being described as avid fans of no wave is misleading? We are!” explains Benni. “We like lots of different types of music and have...
Friday, June 11th, 2010
A truly brilliant gig a few weeks back, the time in the Joinery passed in a haze of over-far-too-soon. I enjoyed it so much I couldn’t even bring myself to be annoyed that my A Collar Can...
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Some pictures of Logikparty supporting the mighty Mission of Burma in Crawdaddy on Wednesday night. What a brilliant, brilliant gig – though I ducked in for just a few shots of the headliners, they were so good...
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Sweet interview with “your new favourite band” Girls Names over on Ragged Words. Lovely read, humorous and informative in places. Didn’t know they’re a three-piece now, so it’s a welcome to Claire whose bass joins Cathal‘s guitar...
Friday, March 12th, 2010
Loner Deluxe is my listening companion to start this link-up of the notes from last week. It’s inspired me to change the name of news articles from now on. Sounds nicer, dya think? First off, congratulations to...
Monday, March 8th, 2010
International Womens’ Day. In some respects, just another by-line to print on calendars. In others, a well-deserved chance to highlight the differences between the genders. Personally, I’m not pushed. I see myself a person, defined by more...