Facing the Other Way – The Story of 4AD – Martin Aston – Book Review Facing the Other Way – The Story of 4AD – Martin Aston – Book Review by Killian Laher Martin Aston is a journalist who came to prominence writing for Melody Maker, and he wrote the defi…

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Creepy Future – Thomas House – 17/04/26 – Live Review Creepy Future – Thomas House – 17/04/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher Creepy Future held an album launch for their debut album, Brace Yourself, on a Friday night in the Thomas Ho…

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Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 2 Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 2 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse spoke to journalist and author Martin Aston about his 4AD book and got his thoughts on mus…

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Hi @richards7370.bsky.social my #5debutalbums1519 are
1 Nite fields - Depersonalisation
2 Viet Cong
3 Rolling blackouts coastal fever - hope downs
4 Snail mail - lush
5 Fontaines dc - dogrel

Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 1 Interview with Author Martin Aston – 4AD Biography – Part 1 by Killian Laher Facing the Other Way: Anniversary edition, updated with a new afterword – 12 Mar. 2026 Find out more about M…

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Steve Gunn – Bello Bar – 2/04/26 – Live Review Steve Gunn – Bello Bar – 2/04/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher Of late, Steve Gunn’s recorded music has become almost meditative, but this only tells part of the story.  Ki…

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The Apartments – Petit Bain, Paris – 31/03/26 – Live Review The Apartments – Petit Bain, Paris – 31/03/26 – Live Review by Killian Laher A rare opportunity to catch The Apartments in concert presented itself in Paris.  Barely known …

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A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare & Deadly – Album Review A Place To Bury Strangers – Rare & Deadly – Album Review by Killian Laher A Place To Bury Strangers have been on the go for 20 years or so, and this is a rarities, B-sides, etc. collectio…

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deary – Birding – Album Review deary – Birding – Album Review by Killian Laher This year’s ‘dreampop’ find is probably going to be English band deary.  Releasing a debut album on Simon Raymonde’s Bella Union label, it’s ve…

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The Twilight Sad – It’s The Long Goodbye – Album Review The Twilight Sad – It’s The Long Goodbye – Album Review by Killian Laher The first Twilight Sad album in seven years sees the band reduced to singer James Graham and guitarist Andy MacFarlane…

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Hi @richards7370.bsky.social my #5debutalbums8589 are
1 Jesus and Mary Chain- Psychocandy
2 Sisters of Mercy- First and Last and Always
3 Bob Mould- Workbook
4 Suzanne Vega
5 Something Happens- Been There Seen That Done That

Barry Burns – Everybody To Kenmure St – Album Review Barry Burns – Everybody To Kenmure St – Album Review by Killian Laher Barry Burns is largely responsible for the keyboard side of Mogwai.  He has now released his first solo soundtrack album …

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Croíthe – Whelans – Live Review – 14/03/26 Croíthe – Whelans – Live Review – 14/03/26 Croíthe are a young band from Dublin who’ve been steadily gaining attention over the last few months with a dark take on post punk.  Support c…

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Morrissey – Make-up Is A Lie – Album Review Morrissey – Make-up Is A Lie – Album Review by Killian Laher After his well-publicised difficulty in finding a record company to release his albums, this is the first Morrissey album to recei…

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Bill Callahan – My Days of 58 – Album Review Bill Callahan – My Days of 58 – Album Review by Killian Laher These days, Bill Callahan is well ensconced in cosy domesticity.  He has emerged from this quiet life with his first set of songs…

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Isabel Pine – Fables – Album Review Isabel Pine – Fables – Album Review by Killian Laher Isabel Pine is a Canadian violinist and composer who has released some EPs before this, her debut album.  It’s a pretty wintry affair, evi…

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Maria Somerville – Whelans – Live Review – 13-02-26 Maria Somerville – Whelans – Live Review – 13-02-26 by Killian Laher Following up her support slot at the recent My Bloody Valentine gig, Maria Somerville returned to Dublin for a sold-…

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Adrian Crowley – The Birdwatchers – EP Review Adrian Crowley – The Birdwatchers – EP Review by Killian Laher Adrian Crowley follows up last year’s Measure of Joy album with this five-track EP.  It opens with She Brings Oblivion, standard…

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Hi @richards7370.bsky.social my #5debutalbums50s60s are
1 Velvet Underground and Nico
2 The Stooges
3 Songs of Leonard Cohen
4 Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
5 Led Zeppelin

A Lazarus Soul – St Patrick’s Cathedral – 24-01-26 – Live Review Tradfest: A Lazarus Soul – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin by Killian Laher Live Review – 24-01-26 A special night in St Patrick’s Cathedral for a rare gig from A Lazarus Soul, drummer Julie B…

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Hi @richards7370.bsky.social my #5debutalbums9094 are
1 Sugar - Copper Blue
2 Tindersticks
3 Mark Lanegan - The Winding Sheet
4 Lloyd Cole
5 Pearl Jam - Ten

A Commission Piece from The Source Arts Centre, Thurles - There's Two Of Them Out There YouTube video by Hedge Schools Music

I'll be making an attempt to de-internet my days in the coming weeks.
We launched this last night. My thanks to Brendan Maher of The Source Arts centre in Thurles for giving me the creative ceiling room to do this. Mind each other and yourselves . x .

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Polaroid Ghost – Belgica 1898 – Album Review Polaroid Ghost – Belgica 1898 – Album Review by Killian Laher Paul Page, formerly of Whipping Boy, as well as his Sentimental Tourists project with Dave Long, has now recorded an instrumental…

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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic – Album Review Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic – Album Review by Killian Laher Composers Julianna Barwick and harpist Mary Lattimore have come together to collaborate on this calm and gen…

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Evan Dando – Rumours of My Demise – Book Review Evan Dando – Rumours of My Demise – Book Review by Killian Laher After reading this book, you’ll find it hard to believe that The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando can do anything, especially put …

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Bowie – The Final Act – Film Review Bowie – The Final Act – Film Review by Killian Laher Director – Jonathan Stiasny Stars – David Bowie, Gary Kemp, Goldie This film, billed as The Final Act of David Bowie’s life, w…

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Looking Ahead to New Music in 2026 Looking Ahead to New Music in 2026  by Killian Laher My own impression is that it may turn out to be a quieter year than of late.  The first significant release will be Bill Callahan, with a new al…

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Steve Gunn – A Year in Music – 2025 Steve Gunn – A Year in Music – 2025 by Killian Laher You’ve had a great year, with two albums released in the last few months. Are you happy with how they’ve been received? …

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RM Hubbert (musician) – A Year in Music – 2025 RM Hubbert (musician) – A Year in Music – 2025 by Killian Laher How has your year been? Quiet! Mostly just making instruments for the next record, and some writing. I’m definitely enjoy…

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