Posted on 3rd Apr 11 by Jane Ward | 
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One of Northern Ireland’s biggest music events Belsonic in association with Absolut vodka is set to return this August with Elbow, The Specials, Primal scream, Dizzee Rascal and Plan B all confirmed as headline acts. The festival takes place over 5 nights in Belfast’s Custom House Square with Dizzee Rascal kicking off proceedings on Wednesday [...]
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Posted on 26th Mar 11 by Jane Ward | 0
2011 will be a great year for Kinks fans as the band are re-issuing seven of their best known albums complete with rarities, outtakes, demos, session tracks and in-depth liner notes. The first of these is due out on Monday March 28th, which will see the release of 1964’s Kinda Kinks and The Kink Kontroversy [...]
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Posted on 28th Feb 11 by Jane Ward | 0
It’s clear than Benjamin Leftwich was born to be a musician. A self taught guitar player and singer-songwriter he began playing music when he was 10. Now 21 and preparing to release his debut album Benjamin spoke to Drop-d about music, touring and what it’s like being compared to Jose Gonzalez. Drop-D: What was the [...]
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Posted on 28th Feb 11 by Jane Ward | 0
Having recently parted with their former record label Smalltown America ASIWYFA are back with their new single Search:Party:Animal. The new single is to be released by the band’s new label The Richter Collective and will be available as a free digital download from the label’s official website www.richtercollective.com. As well as the single version, the [...]
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Posted on 23rd Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
Smalltown America Records are known for picking up on smaller underground bands. Their newest release comes from Belfast foursome More Than Conquerors whose debut EP Go On, Go On Get Out was released on November 15th after the band played a spate of shows all over the UK. The first track to be released is [...]
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Posted on 19th Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
Simon Fagan’s gig in Bewley’s Café tonight (November 19th) will be streamed live on his official website. http://www.simonfagan.net/live Streaming will start at 9.30pm with around 40 minutes of the set. This will be Simon’s last headline show of the year and along with his band he will be performing acoustic versions of songs from his [...]
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Posted on 18th Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
Northern Ireland band Skibunny will be making an appearance this Friday November 19th in Tower Records Dublin. The band will be playing a half hour set starting at 1pm ahead of their show at The Good Social later on in the day at 8pm. Skibunny’s Album Hugs is available now on iTunes and as limited edition CD from [...]
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Posted on 18th Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
The Saw Doctors have announced a release date for their charity single Red Cortina Acapella. The single, due for release on December 3rd will raise money for St. Vincent De Paul Society. Every download of the song from iTunes Ireland will be matched by a €1 donation from Smyths Toys. The Saint Vincent De Paul Society [...]
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Posted on 17th Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
The Wedding Present are to return to Belfast on Sunday November 28th to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Bizarro, which will be played in its entirety. In 1985 singer David Lewis Gedge filled two suitcases with 500 copies of the band’s debut single Go Out and Get Em Boy and took a National Express coach to London [...]
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Posted on 15th Nov 10 by Jane Ward | 0
A release date has been announced for Funzo’s charity single This Christmas. The band have dedicated all proceeds from the sale of their song to Barnardos a charity which songwriter Liam McDermott’s mother began working for in 1993. The single is due for release on Dec 10th and will be available through iTunes, HMV and [...]
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