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Look Out Machines!
It’s been almost three years since Duke Special, aka Peter Wilson, released his last studio album, Oh Pioneer (Adventures in Gramophone), but the wait for the follow-up has been worth it.The...
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SOAK Set For Jools Holland
Derry singer-songwriter SOAK is no stranger to live television, having first made a name for herself through appearances on RTE's Other Voices series.Next week, however, the teen sensation will cement...
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Songwriters on Songwriters
Anthony Toner on Paul SimonLike many people of my generation, I was first exposed to Paul Simon through the famous Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits album. There seemed to be a copy in every home...
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SlowPlaceLikeHome Features in Google Video
Donegal artist Keith Mannion, aka SlowPlaceLikeHome, has spoken of his 'surprise' after Google, the world's pre-eminent search engine, used his music in a new video supporting a Yes vote in Ireland's...
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Hudson Taylor Hit Belfast and Derry
They’re young, good-looking and have just released their debut album on a major record label. You could say they're living the dream.Singer-songwriting brothers Harry and Alfie Taylor Hudson have come...
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Five Northern Irish Letterman Performances
The Answer (2008)Hot on the heels of Never Too Late, an EP released as part of a newly signed deal with American label The End Records, the Downpatrick rockers announced themselves to audiences across...
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Listen to SOAK's Debut Album
A little over two years since she first began to make waves in the music world, the first full-length album by Derry songstress SOAK is finally live for all to hear.Preceded by two self-released EPs...
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Ash - Kablammo!
It doesn't seem so long ago that Ash were declaring themselves done with the rote conventions of the music industry. When Downpatrick’s most famous sons announced that their album Twilight of the...
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Queen's Call for the Top Brass
Queen’s University Belfast is asking the public to search their photo albums, roof spaces and garages for any information or memorabilia relating to brass bands in Ireland.A new research project, led...
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Sheer Joy for Foy
It’s not every day you get to play in front of eighty thousand people as Foy Vance will when he steps out on stage at Wembley Stadium on July 10 as support act for Ed Sheeran.Fresh off the back of a...
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Top Ten Animal Disco Gigs
Picking my top ten Animal Discos was not easy. I have great memories from every single show and each time it was an absolute blast! Animal Disco had a really loyal fanbase, we were so fortunate to have...
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Hozier Announced for Belsonic
Hozier returns to Belfast on Monday, August 24 to headline Belsonic at Custom House Square.The Irish singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist shot to international success in 2014 following the...
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The Divine Comedy Are Legends
The Divine Comedy have been announced as this year's recipients of the Oh Yeah Legend Award, recognising the exceptional contribution of a homegrown talent to the music of Northern Ireland.Fronted by...
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Belfast Music - August 2015
View a selection of musical performances happening in Belfast throughout August, with a packed line-up of festivals and exciting gigs.Belsonic — August 15 - 26 at Custom House SquareBelsonic returns...
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Derry in for a Guitar Overdose
North West guitar lovers have the chance to learn a lick or two from a host of international artists this month as this year's City of Derry Guitar Festival introduces 'Guitar Overdose', a new...
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SOAK Set For Jools Holland
Derry singer-songwriter SOAK is no stranger to live television, having first made a name for herself through appearances on RTE's Other Voices series.Next week, however, the teen sensation will cement...
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Million Dollar Reload Go Out With a Bang
Million Dollar Reload (M$R) has enjoyed its share of success in tours with Alice Cooper, The Darkness and a trilogy of Donington Park appearances. Not to mention two well-received albums. Why have you...
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Track Premiere: Ruairí and The Owls - Lying Eyes
Singer-songwriter Ruairí Connolly discovered the talents of Jessica Doherty after the release of the young prospect's debut single 'Wolves' earlier this summer. Naturally the pair hit it off, resulting...
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Bangor's Ghost Returns
No matter how passionately a person may feel about his or her pet project, there is usually a self-imposed limit to what constitutes working hours. In the case of artist and singer-songwriter Rachel...
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Van Morrison at 70: Twitter Pays Tribute
Social networks are awash with tributes today as east Belfast gears up for its most famous son's 70th birthday bash.Van Morrison marks the occasion with two very special, long-awaited and sold-out...
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