Monthly Archives: April 2008

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Swedish Poptart Lykke Li for Sugar Club

Posted on 30th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Lykke Li Author: Jason Golden The latest pop sensation. Lykke Lis debut album Youth Novels gets a full European release in May. Sample some of her addictive mix of electro" soul and candy"coated pop. POD CONCERTS " AIKEN PROMOTIONS presents: LYKKE LI Support: TBA Thursday June 12th The Sugar Club " Leeson Street " [...]

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Bonnie Prince Billy confirms Vicar St. Date

Posted on 30th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Bonnie Prince BillyAuthor: Jason Golden Bonnie Prince Billy has just been announced for a date in Vicar Street on the 15th of June as part of the Future Days festival. Support from Baby Dee and Paul Curreri. This news comes hot on the heels of the recently announced release of a brand new Bonnie [...]

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Interview: Dan Le Sac

Posted on 30th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Dan Le SacAuthor: Liam Tyrrell Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip had a smash hit on YouTube last summer with Thou Shalt Always Kill. The independent duo had plenty of interest from a host of labels and finally put pen to paper with Sunday Best" the label of BBC Radio 1 D.J. Rob da [...]

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Operator Please New Single JUST A SONG ABOUT PING PONG

Posted on 29th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Operator PleaseAuthor: Jason Golden OPERATOR PLEASE NEW SINGLE: JUST A SONG ABOUT PING PONG RELEASED 30th JUNE ON BRILLE. As tightly wound as a coiled spring Operator Please are back in the UK this summer "so far just a belfast show for Ireland" and dead eager to throw a teenage punk rock tantrum for [...]

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Daniel Johnston for special Whelans Show

Posted on 29th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Daniel JohnstonAuthor: Jason Golden Daniel Johnston looks set to return to these shores in July" backed by some very special musicians. An Evening with Daniel Johnston and friends will see the following play as backing players and support acts: Sparklehorse" Scout Niblett" Norman Blake "Teenage Fanclub"" Jad Fair "Half Japanese" and James McNew "Yo [...]

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Republic Of Loose – Cyprus Avenue Tonight!!!

Posted on 29th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Republic Of LooseAuthor: Jason Golden Cyprus Avenue presents REPUBLIC OF LOOSE TUESDAY 29th APRIL Doors 9.00pm Tonight will see Republic Of Loose give the people of Cork their first taste of their forthcoming album" Vol IV Johnny Pyro and the Dance of Evil. The album will be released next week on May 2nd. A [...]

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Live Review: Why? at Andrews Lane 26/04/08

Posted on 29th Apr 08 by | comments 2

Artist: Why” Author: Adam Lacey Brand new venue” Andrews Lane Theatre “ALT“” recently plopped onto the Dublin gig”goers pocket maps and it”s a fine example of how a no frills music venue should look. There”s a lovely” sticky tang of paint in the air and the first thing I see after getting in is the [...]

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YOU ME AT SIX Announce All Ages Gig

Posted on 28th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: YOU ME AT SIXAuthor: Jason Golden YOU ME AT SIX plus special guests """ OVER 14s MATINEE SHOW """ Sunday 22 June Whelans" Dublin Tickets: "14.50 inclusive of booking fee Pop Punk quintet You Me At Six have announced an all ages afternoon show at Whelans on Sunday 22 June. Tickets priced "14.50 incl. [...]

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Ilya K take their show to Glastonbury

Posted on 28th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Ilya KAuthor: Jason Golden Electro rockers Ilya K have been invited to play at this years Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts at Glastonbury" Somerset. The festival which takes place from the 26th"29th June is recognised globally and is a platform for the worlds biggest names in music and performing arts. Ilya K were invited [...]

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Interview: Crayonsmith

Posted on 28th Apr 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Crayonsmith Author: Adam Lacey Ciaran Smith” AKA Crayonsmith” is a busy musician. His second album” White Wonder” has been favourably lauded by critics and fans alike and Crayonsmith” with full band” have been playing a hatful of gigs to promote it while recently landing a two week American tour with Islands” beginning in June. [...]

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