Drop-d Writers’ Awards 2011
Posted on 31st Dec 11 by Mike McGrath Bryan | 
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Every site, zine and blog does ‘em, but only the D gets the last word: here’s our pick of the year that has been 2011…
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Gig: Siege of Limerick
Posted on 16th Mar 11 by Martin Mortell | 1
It used to be that Easter was all about a certain long-haired, spiritually-minded zombie coming back from the dead (pretty cool in fairness). That and chocolate eggs. The times, however, they are a-changin’ and for the second year running the Siege of Limerick falls (collapses drunkenly?) on Easter Sunday. No doubt a dilemma for many [...]
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Refraction album launch @ Fibbers
Posted on 6th Mar 11 by Jonathan Keane | 1
The line up for this night’s proceedings is quite an impressive one. Granted, two quality bands in Countervela and Parhelia slipped off on the run up to Refraction’s album launch but the final line up of Ropemaker, I’ll Eat Your Face, The Continuous Battle of Order and of course, Refraction has proved a striking combination. [...]
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Gigs: Refraction & Red Enemy launch shows and Bonesaw
Posted on 1st Mar 11 by Jonathan Keane | 0
The next three Friday nights are looking pretty jammed in Fibbers with three solid line-ups approaching. First off, this Friday coming is Refraction’s debut album launch. The band will be playing the album in its entirety and you can of course pick up a copy there too. The rest of the bill is not too [...]
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Interview: Refraction
Posted on 16th Feb 11 by Jonathan Keane | 2
Refraction released their self titled debut album back in January, which was subject to some wild praise here on Drop-d. Now, with the official album launch show looming, in March, drummer Karl Leavey spoke with the ‘D about the album’s conception and what’s lined up for Refraction. Drop-d: First off, most of the reception for [...]
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Refraction – Refraction
Posted on 15th Jan 11 by Jonathan Keane | 1
This may be the debut album from Dublin’s instrumental outfit Refraction but they have been in existence since 2007, and since that time have been stoutly threatening to deliver a work of deft, august scale. After various demo recordings on myspace and the like, and some strong live showings, that threat has very much become [...]
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A Storm Of Light, Whelan’s
Posted on 4th Oct 10 by Jonathan Keane | 0
There’s something wrong here tonight. It’s a little past 7.30 and Whelan’s is essentially a ghost town, the only component missing is the tumbleweed. It’s a little worrisome as to why such a poor crowd has turned up, a crowd that actually stays dishearteningly low on numbers throughout.
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