There’s something scary and entrancing about DJ Kormac’s album ‘Doorsteps’. This uneasy feel is masterfully crafted around unusual progressions and excerpts of vintage sound this Dublin man managed to find. The album has a definitive musical theme, there’s no song that shouldn’t be there and each has its strengths. He definitely moves away from the cut and paste approach of his debut album 'Wordplay’ and the fact he’s touring with his ‘Big Band’, shows an artist who has ingen

Almost two years since the release of their previous album, The Riptide Movement finally released their third album, Getting Through in late 2014. The album consistently features up-tempo and catchy tracks throughout. The up-beat rock melodies and simple, well-written lyrics allow for an enjoyable listening experience. As the majority of the songs on the album are cheerful and optimistic, this album can put anyone in a good mood. Unfortunately, it does get slightly repetitive

Thursday night saw hotly tipped act, Grounds For Invasion leave the comfort of the West coast and make their highly anticipated debut in Dublin. The gig took place in The Workman’s Club. The duo took to the stage at 10.15pm after support from Cloud Culture and The Objectives. The crowd were nicely warmed up on a wet and windy evening. They began with an appropriately titled song, “Beginning” in which Tracy Friel’s nervousness was evident. She soon grew into the gig though and

On Saturday April 11th, Samuel Oyeniyi, better known as Sambo Drumz, will be putting on free seminar to impart his knowledge and skills of drumming. The event will take place at Christ Glories Ministries in Glasnevin, Dublin. The event will be free and will feature masterclasses in drumming, piano and song writing as well as some live performances and special guests. Today I spoke to Sambo and asked him a few questions about himself and his event. Here is what he had to say.

Waterford man, Marc O’Reilly returns with his second album, "Human Herdings", 3 years after his critically acclaimed debut release “My Friend Marx”. The opening track "Same Side" begins with some brilliant guitar work accompanied by a sombre vocal delivery and then builds into a crescendo of pure awesomeness. “Lighthouse" features guitar playing reminiscent of Van Morrison on the fantastic "Astral Weeks” album. The third track, “Reach Out” is a spectacular display of what Mar