The Shoos releasing new single ‘Battlescars’ on 7 June
The Shoos
Releasing new single ‘Battlescars’ on 7 June
The Shoos are always in a state of Panic(this week they are being evicted from their rehearsal room, busking in the rain and not returning emails) and that’s why the album is called Panic Slowly.
Battlescars is the final and possibly the best of the singles on the album. It explores the idea of the barriers we put up when we begin in a relationship and the fear of letting all the walls down and giving it a chance to happen. The chorus is the whole idea behind the song “Show me who you are Show me Battlescars ‘cos if you don’t let me in how can I know who you really are?”
The writing of this song took a lot longer than it should considering the band wrote the music within ten minutes of setting up in Swinghouse Studios in LA under the guidance of Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith etc).
In fact the lyrics were re-written five times each time a little better but very frustrating. The final piece was getting Irish songwriter Paul McDonnell in to help with the lyrics and finally the band can stand over it and agree that the song is 100% done and never to be approached again until someone thinks of another line and it starts all over again !!!
The video is done in a school play idea with Texas lost at sea looking for a way to safety and all the things that happen along the way to help him and get in his way.
The band are planning some live dates, festivals and maybe a few emails over the coming months.
Primal Scream’s first album in 5 years enters Irish Charts at No.14
Primal Scream
‘It’s Alright, It’s OK’
Check out the new video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty-IJ3qz-GE
Taken from the LP ‘More Light’, out Now!
“Primal Scream haven’t sounded this vital in at least a decade” – 4/5 Q
“Primal Scream’s most satisfying album since Screamadelica” **** Mojo
“It’s exactly what 2013 needs” – 8/10 NME
“Tenth outing, More Light is as fresh and engaged as they’ve sounded in years” 7/10 Hot Press
“….and all you can do is press play again on this Screamadelica for grown-ups” ****Irish Times ‘Album of The Week’
After debuting ‘2013’, the first song from their new album ‘More Light’, Primal Scream released ‘It’s Alright, It’s OK’ on 3 May which was written by Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes, and produced by David Holmes. ‘It’s Alright, It’s OK’ has been flying on the Irish Airplay charts.
‘It’s Alright, It’s OK’ is the second taste from ‘More Light’, the band’s 10th studio album and their first in five years. ‘More Light’ entered the Irish album charts at #14 and #4 on the Irish Independent album charts on Friday 17th May. ‘More Light’ was recorded at Das Bunker, London and Vox Studios, LA and mixed by Rich Costey at Eldorado Recording Studios in LA.
The LP is also released on the band’s own label First International through Ignition Records, with the album sleeve designed by 2005 Turner Prize nominee Jim Lambie.
Primal Scream headline the Forbidden Fruit, IMMA, Dublin on Sunday 2nd June
Primal Scream are: Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes, Martin Duffy, Darrin Mooney, Barrie Cadogan and Simone Butler.
Mojo GoGo release new EP in May and announce tour dates
Mojo GoGo
New EP ‘Heartbreak, Hangovers and Handcuffs’ out 21 June
2013 is shaping up to be all go-go for Mojo GoGo with the release of their new EP ‘Heartbreak, Hangovers and Handcuffs’ out 21 June and a nationwide tour dates throughout to the Summer.
The Donegal band is known for their energetic, impulsive and joyfully exuberant music. People rave about their legendary live stage shows and word has it that the guys aren’t too shy to partake in some off stage antics. With their hard working, hard partying and unpredictable actions, the Donegal band’s straightforward and forthright approach is winning them fans with every show they play.
Their camaraderie as a band and as friends is evident, with songs commenting on some of the more unsavoury aspects of life, sometimes in language that the more sensitive may consider as a little too honest but always tinged with the humour and irreverence that only the optimistic can embrace.
Described variously by many journalists making reference to other great bands, Mojo GoGo stand apart with a sound and style of their own which they label as STINDIE Rock and Roll (Stadium-Indie). This band is no copycat. It is its own undeniable and brilliantly unpredictable force of nature.
Mojo GoGo are Niki Pollock (guitar/vocals), Jordan Carty (drums), Keelin Gallagher (bass/vocals) and Paul Rodgers (guitar).
“Mojo GoGo, the current kings of stagecraft, treating every show like an arena sell out. It’s incredible to watch” – BBC ATL
“Mojo GoGo’s live show is a cross between Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band fused with The Clash” – Niall Stokes
Catch them live on Friday 31 May at K Fest Music & Arts Festival, Killorgan, Co. Kerry and Sunday 30 June at Westport Festival, Mayo. More dates to be announced shortly.
Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin 2013 A Great Success!
To the Irish nations delight the sun came out for the May Bank Holiday weekend just in time for the second Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin which went down a storm (excuse the weather contradiction pun). It was an amazing event where 150 bands played in 15 different venues around the heart of Dublin. Town was buzzing with the festival crawlers running around to each of the venues to catch all their favourite acts. There have been rave reviews of the Crawl and high hope of it returning for a third year in a row in 2014.
Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra release their brand new album ‘Affinity’ on June 7th 2013
Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra
Release their brand new album ‘Affinity’ on June 7th 2013
On the 7th of June 2013 Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra are set to release their brand new album ‘Affinity’ which features both Moya and Cormac trading talents on harps, vocals, keyboards and bodhrán and backed by a host of incredibly talented local musicians. ‘Sailing’ is the elegant lead single to be taken from the much-anticipated 12 track album which has been independently produced by the duo and mixed by John Reynolds and Tim Oliver. Moya and Cormac will make three special appearances to celebrate the release of the album in both Dublin and Donegal.
The album ‘Affinity’ is the result of a merging of two of Ireland’s most acclaimed musical minds. Both Moya and Cormac hail from highly respected musical Irish families and have grafted to become legendary musicians in their own right.
Grammy award winner Moya Brennan is the eldest of 9 children born into an exceptionally gifted musical family. She has been the lead singer of Clannad since 1975, releasing 18 albums with the group, including two with world famous sister Enya. Simultaneously Moya has managed to parallel an incredible solo career, with 7 albums to her name. Overall her career to date includes over 20 albums, numerous film scores and performances with many great artists such as The Chieftains, Robert Plant, Paul Brady, Shane MacGowan and Bono. Besides her solo work Moya is both vociferous and active in her championing of Irish arts and culture abroad.
Cormac De Barra is renowned internationally as a versatile harp virtuoso. He has continuously pushed the boundaries of the Irish harp through is work and collaborations with an extensive range of artists including Hazel O’Connor, Julie Feeney and Clannad. He writes and records regularly with his family group Barcó and hosts master classes world-wide in his spare time.
Over the years Moya and Cormac’s reverence for one another has grown strong and they have forged a powerful musical relationship. The past decade has seen the musicians unite their creativity on several projects. Along with their first collaborative album, ‘Voices and Harps’ in 2011, Moya and Cormac have joined forces to host an annual ‘Voices and Harps’ workshop, which is geared towards those with a keen interest in combining singing with harp playing and which is now in its third year.
You can catch Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra performing tracks from their brand new album ‘Affinity’ live on the following dates:
8th June – 1pm, Celtic Note, 14-15 Nassau St, Dublin
18th June – Steeple Sessions, Unitarian Church, Stephen’s Green, Dublin
22nd June – Leo’s Tavern, Gweedore, Donegal
youbloom@Dublin 28-30 June, 2013
To host over 50 international acts and 50 Irish acts in
5 different venues from 28 – 30 June 2013
If you like music and you have yet to hear of youbloom, prepare to be thrilled by the following information. youbloom is a fresh coalition of international artists and music lovers designed to help new talent develop and prosper. And this summer from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June 2013, youbloom is coming to Dublin’s fair city to bring you no less than 50 of the best ‘brave new music’ artists from all over the world, along with 50 local ‘brave new music’ acts who will be flying the flag for Ireland.
youbloom@Dublin shareholder Bob Geldof is absolutely thrilled that youbloom is taking place in his home town.”youbloom@Dublin is an amazing opportunity for independent bands/artists and has the potential to become Dublin’s SouthbySouthWest”– Bob Geldof
The 100 multi-cultural and multi-genre artists have been chosen from the youbloom international platform by its A&R team which is headed up by Lindsay Reade (Factory Records – Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, 52nd Street), legendary A&R man Nigel Grainge (Thin Lizzy, 10cc, The Boomtown Rats, Sinead O’Connor, World Party, The Waterboys, The Steve Miller Band) and 6 members of the youbloom team in Ireland, the UK, EU and US.
Artists will be travelling from all corners of the world to play in Ireland’s bustling capital this June 2013! You can expect to see performances from 14 different countries including the US, UK, Denmark, Norway, Germany, France, Spain, Gibraltar, Israel, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Austria and Switzerland. The bands will be performing in five of Dublin’s best venues over the weekend, namely the Mercantile, Odessa, Workman’s Club, Grand Social and Twisted Pepper. On each night, in each venue, there will be a distinct musical flavour, be it electro, reggae, soul, jazz, metal, indie, rock or a clever cocktail of them all. There will be something to please everyone’s tastes so be sure to slink your way into each venue to get a great spot for the live acts!
youbloom is a development programme created for unsigned artists, and for both live and online discoveries. The programme is driven by a love of new music, a desire to give back to the community and to support the emerging artists of tomorrow. It is a community of fans, promoters and artists that have a single overriding interest – the promotion of new artists and their music.
In order to ensure the coalitions growth and implementation in Dublin this year youbloom will be supported by Dublin City BID (Business Improvement District) under its Dublin Town.ie programme.
“youbloom is evolving into a cross between a grassroots new music Live Nation and a music industry LinkedIn” stated youbloom founder and CEO, Phil Harrington. What started with a focus on new artists competing for fan votes in the youbloom Music Awards in 2010, is now growing into a global network of live events and annual festivals, (delivered by a network of local promoters under the youbloom brand), all connected through the youbloom.com website. youbloom.com provides a platform for fans to discover new artists, where they have the tools to create relevance for the artists they love and would like to see live.
A part of this youbloom@Dublin weekend is also to nurture this emerging new talent. With this in mind youbloom is hosting a music conference to be held in the College of Surgeons on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th which is open to any musicians and members of the public wishing to attend. The conference will include panels, speed sessions and roundtables with panelists. Roundtables will focus on songwriting, performance, social media, demo creation, and international marketplaces.
The keynote speech will be delivered by the innovate and irreverent Dave Robinson of Stiff Records (www.stiff-records.com) with a high profile line up of speakers/panelists coming in from across the music industry include Richard Gottehrer (The Orchard/Founder, US), Ralph Simon (Mobile Entertainment Forum, UK), Tom Silverman (New Music Seminar and Tommy Boy Records US), Chris Roe (Billboard / Hollywood Reporter, US), Darryl Ballantyne (Lyricfind,Canada), Nigel Grainge (Ensign, US), Rupert Hine (BMG Chrysalis, UK), Robert Singerman (Exchange/88tc88/CMJ, US), Alex Von Soos (Garnish School of Sound, UK), and Vince Bannon (Getty Images, US). Irish speakers include Donal Scannell, Siobhan O’Dowd, with more to be announced.
Tickets are priced €15 for a night ticket €35 for weekend tickets & €75 for full delegate passes, all tickets available from www.entertainment.ie
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METEOR CAMDEN CRAWL ANNOUNCE OPENING NIGHT PARTY & INTERNATIONAL LINE UP
OPENING NIGHT PARTY ANNOUNCED FOR FRIDAY 3RD MAY & INTERNATIONAL LINE UP UNVEILED
With less than two months to go until Dublin’s city centre streets come alive with the best cutting edge Irish and International talent over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin can finally reveal the full line up, bar a few special guests which will remain under wraps for a little while longer.
The festival will kick off with an action packed Opening Night Party on the eve of the full blown Crawl. Montreal based Dirty Beaches led by prolific multi-instrumentalist Alex Zhang Hungtai will headline the Friday night festivities. Supporting their brand new album out in May, the critically acclaimed band will make their first European stop in Dublin before heading to London for their performance at the Yeah Yeah Yeahs curated ATP I Will Be Your Mirror festival. Completing the bill at Whelans on 3rd May will be Meteor Choice Award nominees windings, hyped US/UK boy girl duo Big Deal and London’s Tropics plus very special guests still to be announced. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday 22nd March priced at €20.00 (excl booking fee) and will be available from Entertainment.ie/tickets and the wavtickets.ie.
Whilst some of the most hyped homegrown artists have already been announced in recent weeks, anticipation has built for the unveiling of names that will be travelling from abroad to grace the stages of the second Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin on 3rd – 5th May 2013. So, without further adieu, we are pleased to disclose, in no particular order, the International acts performing this year.
Brooklyn born sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson, anchors of the new-age revival project Prince Rama will unveil their live spectacle in Dublin alongside compatriots Atlanta, Georgia’s self described ‘Flower Punk’ band The Black Lips’ return to Dublin for the first time in two years. Stubborn Heart, the Oxford based duo recently awarded Rough Trade Shops’ Album of the Month, will offer up addictive pop and dubstep whilst the reincarnated Joe Flory as Amateur Best (formerly Primary 1) brings his brand of hook filled cartoon sonics to Ireland for the first time.
The entrancing electronic instrumental noise rock from London three piece Three Trapped Tigers whose debut album was deemed a ‘masterpiece’ by critics will join Wrexham’s Gallops in flying the flag for instrumental soundscape-ism movement. On the other end of the scales, Glasgow’s PAWS and London’s Arrows Of Love will serve up some well needed raucous punk rock countering the more soothing sounds from fellow Scots Kid Canaveral and Fence label boss and recording artist Johnny Lynch (aka The Pictish Trail).
Travelling further a field, We Were Evergreen perform their innovative Parisian brand of folk pop-tronica across both days of the festival. Also flying Le Tricolour is Caen’s Concrete Knives who’s debut Bella Union album ‘Be Your Own King’ is currently being met by rave reviews. Labelmates Lanterns On The Lake sail over from Newcastle to stage their luscious layer of gorgeous sounds. Only 22 and already signed to beat heavy players Planet Mu, Tropics (aka Chris Ward) brings us radio sounds of dreamy summer nostalgia.
Making a different kind of noise and currently releasing on the hot as anything Tri-Angle Records, WIFE is the subtly disquieting electronic journey of James Kelly (former black metal band vocals) and probably an acronym of something very curious. And, on the sound of dark, Warp Records’ Darkstar make dark warped electronic and slightly psychedelic pop perfect for their late night performance on the closing night of the Crawl. Also signed to Warp and one of the best live artists we’ve seen in some time, PVT (pronounced ‘pivot’)hands down travels the furthest from Sydney, Australia to show off their powerful synthetic post rock.
Making a different kind of noise at the event and currently releasing on the hot as anything Tri-Angle Records is Manchester producer currently making big waves in Dublin Holy Other and WIFE, the subtly disquieting electronic journey of James Kelly (former black metal band vocalist) and probably an acronym of something very curious. From curious to mysterious, No Ceremony///, the Mancunians who dominated SxSW this past week, will make their Dublin and Crawl debut. And, on the darker side of sound, Warp Records’ Darkstar make warped electronic and slightly psychedelic pop perfect for their late night performance on the closing night of the Crawl. Also signed to Warp and one of the best live artists we’ve seen in some time, PVT (pronounced ‘pivot’) hands down travels the furthest from Sydney, Australia to show off their powerful synthetic post rock.
And from far to near and to last, but by no means least, :Hounds:, Amateur Historians, Croupier, Overhead, The Albatross, School Tour, So Cow and Crawl veterans Toby Kaar and VerseChorusVerse join a roster of amazing homegrown talent already bursting at the seams.
THE ALTERED HOURS * BANTUM * BOUTS * THE CASANOVA WAVE * CIAN NUGENT & THE COSMOS * CLOUD CASTLE LAKE * DAITHI * DOGS * DOTT * ELAINE MAI * FAUNE * FIGHT LIKE APES * FORRESTS * GIRL BAND * GROUSE * HIDDEN HIGHWAYS * THE HOLY ROMAN ARMY * INNI-K * KID KARATE * KOOL THING * LE GALAXIE (DJ SET) * LEMONADA * LOW SEA * MARGIE LEWIS * MIRACLE BELL * MOSSY NOLAN * NANU NANU * THE NOTAS * O EMPEROR * ORLA GARTLAND * ORQUESTA * OWENSIE * PETER DELANEY * SHIPS * SKELOCRATS * SLEEP THIEVES * SOIL CREEP * THE SPOOK OF THE THIRTEENTH LOCK * SQUAREHEAD * SWORDS * UNWINDING CABLES * WE CUT CORNERS * WHITE COLLAR BOY * YAWNING CHASM
Due to certain restrictions we are unable to announce a few high profile special guests until April, so watch this space for some very exciting announcements and additions just after Easter.
Lisa Comerford, Meteor’s Head of Brand and Communications said, “Lisa Comerford, Meteor’s Head of Brand and Communications said, “We are delighted to announce the line-up for the Meteor Camden Crawl Dublin. This year’s event promises to be even better than the stunning 2012 festival, with acts such as Meteor Choice Music Prize nominee windings sharing the bill with critically acclaimed Irish rock band Fight Like Apes. Music lovers will get the opportunity to catch some of today’s most revered acts alongside the future stars of the Irish and international music scenes in small and intimate settings – the way music should be enjoyed.”
The line ups for the individual venues curated by some of the top tastemakers from the Irish Music Industry from DJ’s to independent promoters and media moguls. Full individual venue line ups and running orders will be available from the festival website from 1st April
Standard weekend tickets are fantastic value at €55.00 and single day tickets are also available at €20.00 (Friday), €35.00 (Saturday & Sunday) excluding booking fee. All tickets and travel packages available from www.camdencrawldublin.com/tickets and all the usual outlets. Tickets are to be exchanged for wristbands which allow free entry to each of the participating venues throughout the festival as individual capacities permit. Wristbands and free programme guides announcing the full line ups and timings for the event are obtainable from 5pm – 10pm each day at the ticket exchange points located at Whelan’s, Wexford Street, Dublin 2 and Film Base, Curved Street, Dublin 2.
Up to date news, line up and festival information may be found at camdencrawldublin.com
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Stereophonics Announce New Dublin and Belfast Dates!
Stereophonics have announced two new Irish dates to their November tour just off the back of their Olympia Theatre, Dublin gig that they played only a couple of weekends ago! The Irish crowds must have done something right eh?
They guys will be in Belfast on the 11th of November in The Odyssey Arena and they play the O2 Dublin on the 12th of November. All the words to the new album ‘Graffiti on the Train’ released 1st March should be known well off by their fans by the time the band are back.
Tickets go on sale at 9am this Friday 22nd March so make sure you get in there quickly as they sold out their last Olympia date in only 15 minutes!
You can purchase tickets here
Motorcycle Display Team release new single ‘A Taste’ and announce Irish tour in April
Motorcycle Display Team
Release new single ‘A Taste’ and announce Irish tour in April
It’s no revelation that hard work pays off and this year it is Motorcycle Display Team’s time to shine. With the upcoming Irish release of their single ‘A Taste’ on April 5th 2013, taken from their outstanding debut album ‘Captatio Benevolentiae’, the band are set to take Ireland by the scruff, and nobody is going to complain!
The UK power-pop trio formed in 2008 and have since grafted tirelessly to become a mainstay in the UK music scene. They have seen their music featured in “Hollyoaks”, a BBC sitcom called “Off the Hook”, they have been featured as ‘Artist of the Month’ on We7 and were named Unsigned Band of the Month by Absolute Radio. To top that the band have had illustrious residencies in the renowned ‘Dublin Castle’ and The New Cross Inn in London town and have received significant FM radio play in the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Despite all these achievements the band remained to fly relatively under the mainstream radar until now. The album ‘Captatio Benevolentiae’ is their debut LP which reaches us 2 years after the release of their EP ‘The Crayon Masterpiece’. Produced and mixed by Cesar Gimeno Lavin of Modest Mouse and White Lies fame, the 11 songs on the album are undeniably slick and incredibly addictive and have received much critical acclaim to date’
Chordblossom,com (4/5) “MDT have managed to create a record that hops, skips and jumps through a smorgasbord of musical styles and is hugely impressive to possess such versatility. It’s revelatory how good it is. Go buy. Go listen. Go enjoy.”
Chunk.ie (7.5/10) “……a talented rhythm section in Matthew Eyre (Bass Guitar) and Morgan Condon (Drums). Atop this appealing mix sits Vocalist/Guitarist Steve Hinds’ lush falsetto vocal, that hops around with great versatility and playfulness, backed up by some of the tastiest harmonies this side of Motown”
Right Chord Music “The album entirely captivates and through its catchy choruses and shrewd velvety lyrics, keeps you engaged for hours”
The Irish Daily Star (3/5) “An infectious enough blend of art-rock and punk funk to make you want to listen to it again.”The band comprises of three zealous musicians hailing from the finest corners of the globe, among whom talent is not lacking. Steve is a successful actor from the UK, Morgan a Dublin musician who has had former chart success with his former band Zeel . While Matt is a New Zealand lawyer who lays claim to a good lashing of Irish heritage and also a revered ‘clothed’ cameo in a popular porn movie.
So far the band has released two single from the album ‘Betweenager’ and ‘Brickwall’. The band have already toured Ireland to a rip roaring response but with the release of ‘A Taste’ on April 5th MDT have Ireland on their hitlist once more.
Catch the band playing live at the following Irish venues:
Thursday 4th April Whelans, Dublin
Friday 5th April The Library Bar, Limerick
Saturday 6th April Bentleys, Galway
Sunday 7th April John Daly’s, Mullingar
Passenger – More Irish Tour Dates Added & No.1 Platinum Selling Single ‘Let Her Go’!
Passenger is topping the charts and why wouldn’t he be with his outstanding single ‘Let Her Go’ and album ‘All The Little Lights’! After phenomenally selling out his dates in Belfast and Dublin, which both had to be moved to larger venues at the beginning of ticket sales due to MASSIVE demand, Passenger is delighted to announce that he will be adding more dates to his Irish tour. He has added an extra date to Belfast and Dublin and will be gracing Galway and Cork with his wonderful talents. Passenger is very excited to return to Ireland after his support slot for Ed Sheeran back in January. Tickets for the extra dates go on sale this Friday 8 March priced at €12 including booking fee. So make sure you have your credit card details at the ready for what looks like the hottest ticket in (your choice of) town!
Brighton born, adopted Australian son Passenger (aka Mike Rosenberg) has been a busy man with his sell out UK & European tour in early 2013 and he sure isn’t wasting any time as he embarks on his largest Australian and Irish toursto date.
‘Let Her Go’ is the latest single that has everyone swaying and singing along to and it is happily taking the no.1 spot in the Irish Singles Charts, which has now just gone platinum! The single is lifted from his already critically lauded full-length album, ‘All The Little Lights’, which is no. 1 in the Irish Independent Charts. The album was released in the UK last year and named iTunes singer-songwriter album of the year.
The video for ‘Let Her Go’ has already received an outstanding 11 million views on YouTube. Check it out below.
“Rosenberg’s voice shimmers” 4 Stars- Rolling Stone Australia
“Heaps of Style and Intelligence” – NMEFriday 27 April Mandela Hall, Belfast 14+ event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Sunday 28 April Mandela Hall, Belfast SOLD OUT
Monday 29 April Vicar Street, Dublin SOLD OUT
Wednesday 1 May Vicar Street, Dublin 14+ event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Thursday 2 May Roisin Dubh, Galway 14+ event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Friday 3 May The Pavilion, Cork 14+ event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
All tickets available from www.passengermusic.com
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