Snow Patrol : Band of Horse & General Fiasco
Band of Horses and General Fiasco have just been added as supports to Snow Patrol at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 5th June (subject to licence). Snow Patrol’s massive show at Ward Park in 2007 saw a sell-out crowd of 30,000 adoring fans welcome the band home in true Northern Irish fashion. This summer’s concert promises to be even bigger… Continue »
Ellie Goulding : Belfast
Hereford born singer–songwriter and guitarist Ellie Goulding has been writing her own folk-inspired music since the age of fifteen. Later exposed to electronic music, she developed her sound with the help of electropop artist Frankmusik . Debut single “Under the Sheets” has gained massive airplay since it’s Autumn release. Continue »
Duke Special : A Book, The Stage &...
Multifaceted artist Duke Special returns at the end of February with a brand new project: A Book, The Stage & The Silver Screen, a triple CD set, which will also be released as single CD’s. Continue »
Belfast 4 Haiti
In advance of the Belfast 4 Haiti music event local runners and walkers will be taking to Ormeau Park, Belfast to raise money to help with the continuing aid effort in Haiti. The event, a 5 kilometre fun run will be taking place on Sunday 31st January 2010 starting from Ormeau Park at 11am. Organised in conjunction with ‘Befast 4… Continue »
Third Eye Blind : Ursla Major
Third Eye Blind are set to release their first album in over six years on April 12th 2010 through Mega Collider Records. The band are also set for a full European tour including UK dates The “Ursa Major” album has already been released in the USA to widespread critical and commercial acclaim. Charting at No 1 in the Billboard Alternative charts… Continue »
British Animation Awards at QFT
From the early adventures of Morph to the “Simples!” meerkats, British animation has always held a special place in the hearts of the public. Northern Ireland audiences will have the opportunity to show their support for the very best in British animation by voting for the winners of the 2010 British Animation Awards at QFT. Continue »
Northern Ireland Students Killing Bono
Students at The Wallace High School in Lisburn recently had the opportunity of a lifetime to star in a major feature film currently being directed by Belfast born Nick Hamm. “Killing Bono” starring Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan is based on the autobiographical book “I was Bono’s Doppelganger” by The Daily Telegraph’s rock critic Neil McCormick. Continue »
In Bloom – Irish Bands Now
Leading RTE 2FM DJ and bona fide rock princess Jenny Huston published her first book on November 27th through Currach Press. In Bloom – Irish Bands Now celebrates the very best Irish bands and musicians currently rocking the local and international music scenes. It’s like the ultimate fantasy Irish music league, all under one cover! Continue »
Josh Ritter : So Runs The World Away
So Runs The World Away, the new album from renowned singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, will be released on 23 April on Independent Records Ireland. This is the fifth full-length recording from Ritter, who has been widely heralded by critics and fans alike. Of the Idaho native, Paste magazine declares: “Put simply, Ritter is the most gifted interpreter of Americana, as an… Continue »
Chemical Brothers Announce Tour
The Chemical Brothers are set to play their first gigs in nearly eighteen months with the announcement of two headline shows at London’s Roundhouse (May 20th and 21st) and a Saturday night headline gig at Sonar in Barcelona (June 19th). Continue »
Snow Patrol : Band of Horse &...
Band of Horses and General Fiasco have just been added as supports to Snow Patrol at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 5th June (subject to licence). Snow Patrol’s massive show at Ward Park in 2007 saw a sell-out crowd of 30,000 adoring fans welcome the band home in true Northern Irish fashion. This summer’s concert promises to be even bigger… Continue »
Strait Laces Support Band of Skulls
Strait Laces are made up of 3 young feisty lads making spiky-rock-pop, they always pack a punch with their music. Formed in early 2008 Strait Laces are considered to be a relatively new on the scene but are already wreaking havoc and delighting audiences all across Ireland and the UK. Continue »
The Courteeners : Belfast
Manchester indie rockers The Courteeners return with new album ‘Falcon’ on 22nd February and will play the Speakeasy as part of the tour on Wednesday 31st March. The album is the follow up to the UK Top 5 album ‘St. Jude.’ New single ‘You Ovedid It Doll’ is released on February 15th and has been receiving substantial radio support and… Continue »
Killing Bono Continues in Belfast
Production has started on Nick Hamm’s comedy Killing Bono based on Neil McCormick’s autobiography, being sold by Salt. Ben Barnes (Dorian Gray, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Easy Virtue) and Robert Sheehan (Season of the Witch, Cherrybomb, The Misfits) are hapless brothers Neil and Ivan McCormick who set up a band in Dublin in the late 70’s. Sadly for… Continue »
James Vincent McMorrow : Belfast
James Vincent Mc Morrow is a songwriter from Dublin. His writing and vocal talents attracted the attention of EMI resulting in a publishing deal in 2008. He released his debut EP Sparrow and the Wolf late that year, a collection of demo recordings he’d made while living in London. While not the finished product by any means, it was very… Continue »
Slash Releases Solo Album
In what will be his first true solo album, rock icon Slash announced today his album, “Slash”, will be released in the UK on the 10th May 2010 through Roadrunner Records. The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Adam Levine… Continue »
Mika : Waterfront Hall
Mika plays a Belfast headliner at The Waterfront Hall as part of the UK and Irish leg of a lengthy Spring touring schedule. The flamboyant singer has promised that “it will be a show and a half”, saying “I have always tried to make my shows theatrical. I don’t know how to do anything by half.” Continue »
The first album I ever bought……
If you are anything like me you have probably wondered where your favourite artist gained the inspiration to ‘get into’ music. Well wonder no more! here is a pretty full list of top named artists who we asked one simple question “What was the first album you ever bought, and what did it mean to you ” The list is… Continue »
The first album I ever...
If you are anything like me you have probably wondered where your favourite artist gained the inspiration to ‘get into’ music. Well wonder no more! here is a pretty full list of top named artists who we asked one simple question “What was the first album you ever bought, and what did it mean to you ” The list is… Continue »Nickelback Belfast Review
Anyone who attended last night’s Nickelback gig in Belfast Odyssey arena will certainly not have been disappointed. Gone are the days were bands come to Belfast and set up their amps on a sparse looking stage, this a complete visual spectacular. Continue »
The Hours Before Oasis
Last night Oasis managed to fill the Belfast Odyssey Arena to capacity for the second night running. Fresh from closing the BBC Electric Proms on Sunday Oasis have kicked off their World tour with style. Having already announced a return to Ireland next June the atmosphere in the Odyssey was electric. Continue »
30 Years Live : Belfast
The highly anticipated Simple Minds ’30 Years Live’ tour climaxed last night in Belfast’s Odyssey arena. Although it wasn’t billed as a double headliner tour having Deacon Blue as the special guests made it a very special night for all. In one of the first gigs I have seen that the hall has been filled prior to the support it… Continue »
City of Ember Premier
Thanks to the lovely people at Cinemagic we attended tonight’s European premier of City of Ember. City of Ember (Walden Media) is based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. The novel was adapted by Caroline Thompson, and the film is directed by Gil Kenan. City of Ember will be released on October 10, 2008 and… Continue »
Eddie Vedder : Album of My Year
I don’t know what it is about the songs written by Eddie Vedder than make then last so long in terms of their sheer listenability. Having been a fan of Pearl Jam since the early 1990s it became habitual to watch films featuring PJ music. Singles, Dead Man Walking and of late Into the Wild. Continue »Guitar Rig 3 Session Review
Integrating the power of the Apple Mac into my guitar processing set up has always been a bit of an ambition. Having eyed up the Native Instruments Guitar Rig Session for some time we managed to get our hands on one to put it through it’s paces. Continue »
