Monthly Archives: November 2008

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Single Review: Cap Pas Cap – We Are Men

Posted on 27th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Cap Pas Cap Author: Adam Lacey Electro"rock truly lives on with this Cap Pas Cap release from the always impressive Skinny Wolves stable" which features three remixes of the We Are Men single done by" respectively" Jape" Thatboytim and Decal. The single itself is a solid" thumping dance"rock number with a throbbing Klaxons drumbeat" [...]

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Debut EP…

Posted on 26th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: RowseAuthor: Jamie McCathie Upcoming Bluesy/Rock band from London recorded DEBUT EP…Listen to two of the new tracks on there Myspace page " Lovers of Old school Rock n Blues" Big band sounds should not miss out"""

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Emmy The Great adds Crawdaddy Date

Posted on 26th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Emmy The Great Author: Jason Golden Initially" Emmy started out playing solo acoustic shows" being invited to tour with the likes of Martha Wainwright" Bright Eyes and Tilly and The Wall" but since the release of the single Gabriel in November 2007" Emmy The Great has developed from solo venture to full collaborative ensemble. [...]

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Wild Billy Childish for Whelans

Posted on 26th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Wild Billy ChildishAuthor: Jason Golden u:mack Present Wild Billy Childish and The Musicians Of The British Empire Friday January 16 Whelans of Wexford Street Doors 7.30pm "early gig" TICKETS 18euro from Road Records" City Discs" Spindizzy" Sound Cellar and online at http://www.tickets.ie/umack Artist" Poet" author and undisputed king of underground garage rock for over [...]

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Live Review: Paul Gilbert at The Button Factory

Posted on 26th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Paul GilbertAuthor: Dave Sheehan Many of those who have heard of Paul Gilbert" former axeman for Racer X and Mr. Big" might dismiss him as a self"indulgent proponent of guitar wankery. I know I did until a few weeks ago" when a friend of mine told me to listen to Gilberts"s 2006 instrumental album [...]

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Phosphorescent Readies New LP

Posted on 25th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Phosphorescent Author: Jason Golden Phosphorescent Readies New LP for February Release To Willie" is the new full length recording from Brooklyns Phosphorescent. Recorded in the bands warehouse space in Brooklyn during August and September 2008" To Willie is the follow"up to Phosphorescents 2007 breakthrough album Pride. On To Willie" Matthew Houck and co." have [...]

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Of Montreal for Button Factory Date

Posted on 25th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Of MontrealAuthor: Jason Golden Canadian indie popsters fronted by Kevin Barnes return with their new album Skeletal Lamping which is in turns" "enraging" joyous" discomforting" playful" lovely" unpleasant" freaky" mesmeric…" according to Barnes. POD Concerts presents OF MONTREAL Support: Casio Kids Wednesday January 28th The Button Factory Curved Street " Dublin 2. Doors " [...]

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God Is An Astronaut announce Academy Show

Posted on 25th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: God Is An AstronautAuthor: Jason Golden The Academy presents GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT The Academy Saturday February 7th 2009 Tickets "19.50 including booking fee available now. Post"rock instrumental trio GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT have announced a Dublin show as part of their European and U.S. tour in support of their forthcoming self"titled album" "God [...]

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Live Review: Erik Mongrain at Whelans

Posted on 25th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Erik MongrainAuthor: John O Flynn An internet search of Erik Mongrain will quickly lead you to a video entitled "Airtap""" approaching nearly 4 million views" this clip of Erik playing a guitar by laying it on his lap and tapping the strings piano"like has undoubtedly helped spread his fame around the world and in [...]

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Album Review: Jegsy Dodd and The Original Sinners – Loquacious, Loquacious, Laquacious

Posted on 24th Nov 08 by | comments 0

Artist: Jegsy Dodd and The Original SinnersAuthor: Paul Murphy With Influences ranging from Bill Hicks to Beck" and Father Ted to Massive Attack" Jegsy Dodd and The Original Sinners second album "Loquacious" Loquacious" Laquacious" seamlessly combines observational humour with a variety of music styles. Jegsy Dodd" a poet from Wirral" Merseyside" first came to the [...]

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