It’s hard to believe how quickly it has all happened for Picture This. Two years as a band and they have already sold out shows across Ireland, the U.K. and all their shows in the States, became the first band to sell out the Olympia before releasing an album (they sold out five nights last…
There’s something big bubbling in Limerick lads, and it doesn’t revolve around rugby or two boys with plastic bags over their heads. In early June, Van Panther crept out from the primordial soup of the Shannon and subtly released their latest EP, ‘Hark!’ Formed and fronted by singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Kieran Ralph, Van Panther came to be…
I don’t know why, but I really struggled to write an intro for this review, so I’ll keep it short. Otherkin’s debut LP is a breath of fresh air. The Dublin based Garage-rockers have had a phenomenally good year, having completed a headline UK Tour, embarked on another overseas adventure with The Amazons AND a…
What has music come to. ‘Despacito’ was top of the Irish Charts for roughly the past four months, and if anything was more indicative that the genuine craft of musicianship was under-appreciated in modern society, Luis Fonsi’s Biebz-riddled track is the terrifying embodiment. However, Dublin based trio Wyvern Lingo are fighting the good fight and…
The Early 2000’s was an absolutely magical time. Baggy flared jeans, awful hairdos, The Den was still on TV and Arsenal were still a legitimately good soccer team. For some reason or another, though, the music was generally atrocious. I’ve carefully chosen a few of the era’s most memorable one hit wonders and provided a…
This week’s ‘Top 5’ comes from Cailean Coffey. Cailean is our own Byline Editor, a former Music Editor and an award-winning journalist. If you want to tell us your ‘Top 5’ email Cailean on Byline@UCCExpress.ie. Check out last week’s edition here. Albums Gang Signs And Prayer – Stormzy Stormzy surprised the world with an album that…
We’re back with ‘Top 5’, this week’s edition comes from our own Music Editor, and Bass Guitarist of ‘hit band’ Dry Roasted Peanuts (who are playing in Cyprus Avenue on September 8th), JJ Lee. If you want to tell us your ‘Top 5’ email Cailean on Byline@UCCExpress.ie. Check out last week’s edition here. Albums Paramore –…
Our first edition of ‘Top 5’ comes from our own Film & Television Editor and UCC Student Council Chair Aaron Frahill. My Top Five Albums of the Year (So Far) Wild Alee – Talos Eoin French has been around for a few years now making music under the name of Talos, but has finally released an…
I’ve never been punched in the face, but I imagine the feeling is somewhat similar to the sensation that overwhelmed me when I listened to Dublin-based trio Fangclub’s full length debut. Following the release of two critically acclaimed EP’s in 2016, the alt-rock, grunge group are leading a renaissance of sorts in the Irish music…
On his second full-length album, Big Fish Theory, Vince Staples tests the limits of rap music. From questioning rap clichés in his lyrics to defying expectations with experimental production, Staples has created a rap album unlike anything else being released today. Staples chose an impressive group of collaborators to help create Big Fish Theory. Zack…