PJ Harvey – Meet Ze Monsta

I’ve loved PJ Harvey since my early teens. She’s an extremely interesting artist in the way she changes with each album. Live – this was my favourite period seeing her as she had an amazing backing band with her, real big, loud, ballsy live shows.

YOB – Adrift in the Ocean

YOB are one of the best bands Ive ever seen. I loved The Great Cessation album, but Atma was the album that really got me. This song is beautiful – I love the drums at the end – this is going to sound trippy but I always think of whales surfacing when I hear it – incredibly soothing.

Beach House – Norway

Me and the Boy travelled across Norway by train there back in January, drank loads of rum, took in the amazing scenery and had a deadly time. This song soundtracks that holiday perfectly.

Young and in the Way- Times are Cold

Mind-blowing, relentless album!

Conan – Retaliator

I first came across Conan when they did this split with Slomatics, unreal artwork,sweet riffs,both unreal bands.

And so onto the plug – Conan are touring here in October with Rites playing the Cork and Galway gig. Looking forward to it!