Author: Breffni Banks

London-based, Irish 3-piece Sweat Threats are this week releasing their 3rd single and video of 2018 for ‘Suffocate’, from their upcoming debut 6-track EP ‘Sweet Treats’.

Niall Jackson (Bouts, Swimmers) and Matthew Sutton (Tayne) formed at the tail-end of 2016 and sculpted this project throughout 2017 before adding Jesse Gander’s (Japandroids, White Lung) impressive mixing skills.

The ‘Sweet Treats’ EP, comes out on Wonky Karousel Records online and on a limited run of cassettes for #CassetteStoreDay this October 13th.

‘Suffocate’ is their 3rd single of 2018 and has been described as ‘a post-punk, post-grunge onslaught’ – Raw Meat.

The EP contains 6 ‘Sweet Treats’ for fans of Les Savy Fav, Idles, Therapy?, Fucked Up, Shame, Test Icicles, The Bronx.

Themes of abandonment, reclusiveness, male toxicity, loss of youth and staying positive in the face of  political turmoil are all tackled, victoriously so.

Recorded by Matthew Sutton (Vocals/ Guitar / Drums) & Niall Jackson ( Vocals/ Bass)

Mixed and Mastered by Jesse Gander (Japandroids / White Lung).

Sweat Threats  are joined by Lucy Brown (Bad Grammar) on drums for live shows.

Their next show is in The Vic in Walthamstow E17 on September 12th opening for Coltana.

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‘Everybody Is A Songwriter’ is the second song from a forthcoming brand new album by 2 of Derry’s finest Singer-Songwriters Paddy Nash & Paul Casey.

Long time friends Paddy & Paul got together one night over a beer and one thing led to another. This was the result.

‘Everybody Is A Songwriter’ will be available on all digital platforms this Friday 14th Sept.

Culture Vultures returns to The Sound House on Eden Quay on Thursday, 27^th September, following a summer of festival hopping around the country.

Very special guests include director Lenny Abrahamson, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and singer-songwriter Laura Elizabeth Hughes.

Lenny Abrahamson makes a very welcome return to Culture Vultures a few days after the nationwide release of his new film, The Little Stranger. The gothic-horror was written by Lucinda Coxon, and stars Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter and Charlotte Rampling.

Actor Domhnall Gleeson makes his Culture Vultures debut, and will join the conversation with Lenny and Tony Clayton-Lea on the night. The Dublin actor’s impressive career has seen him star in both Irish and international award-winning movies, including About Time, Frank, Brooklyn, Star Wars: The Force Awakens/The Last Jedi, Ex-Machina, The Revenant, Mother!, American Made, and Peter Rabbit.

Since the release of her debut E.P. in 2014, Laura Elizabeth Hughes has received widespread acclaim, establishing herself as a rising talent among a fresh new group of emerging Irish songwriters. Her unique voice has seen her build a substantial fan base around the world, with her YouTube channel amassing an astonishing 2.5 million views.

Tickets priced at €12 plus booking are available this Thursday from www.ticketmaster.ie . Doors 7.30pm.

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Having already received airplay on UK radio recently (Nova Radio North East), Locklin, a Tipperary based musician is set to launch his 4 track debut EP, entitled ‘Never Forget’. The first single to be shared from this EP is ‘Two Shining Lights’.

With a sound that can be described as melodic indie/rock, ‘Never Forget’ was recorded at Twin Oaks Recording Studio in Tipperary and mastered by London based mastering engineer Pete Maher, who has worked with the likes of U2 and Liam Gallagher among others.

Locklin aka Barry McLoughlin was previously rhythm guitarist in The Rumours, who in 2006 and 2007 took to the Crawdaddy stage to raptorous crowds at the much renowned Electric Picnic music festival in Stradbally, Co.Laois.

Locklin has previously worked with legendary Irish Independent label Reekus Records as part of The Rumours. They released the EP ‘When the Sun Hits Your Eyes’ in 07, with the debut single ‘Keep It Going’, peaking at no.2 in the Irish Download Charts was written by Locklin. The nod of approval at the time was given by Hotpress journalist Jackie Hayden (Demo of the Fortnight) and received regular airplay too from Alison Curtis on her show The Last Splash, on Today FM, as well as sessions at 2FM.

Locklin received assistance in this recording process from Cian Cronin (drums) and Eoin Ryan (guitar) both current members of the much renowned Seskin Lane and Ryan being a previous bandmate with Lockin in The Rumours.

Locklin will be performing at…

Crane Lane Theatre, Cork September 27^th
with other dates to be announced

Last Friday, 7^th of September, Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James returned with his most anticipated single yet ‘Glow’.

Lifted from his forthcoming sophomore album ‘Only Ticket Home’ (due for release October 26^th) ‘Glow’ (Mixed by Mark Ralph – Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, Years and Years, Rudimental) finds Gavin James in familiar territory following on sonically from his previous worldwide hits ‘Nervous (The Ooh Song)’ and ‘Tired’ with an up-tempo pop anthem, complete with infectious hooks and a full band, that helps to set the tone for his new album ‘Only Ticket Home’.

“’Glow’ was one of the first songs I recorded for the album and set the mood for every other song on the album after that sonically so as people listen to the album, there is a natural flow to the album.”

On the track ‘Glow’, Gavin says “’Glow’ is a song about modern day relationships.  It’s the feeling you get when you know you’re in love with someone and it scares you at the same time.  It’s pretty much about not giving up on something that could be amazing just out of fear and then ultimately regretting it if you let go.”

To accompany the release of ‘Glow’, Gavin will release a second music video shot in and around his hometown of Dublin, featuring iconic locations that kick-started Gavin’s career and featuring several cameo’s including his parents and famous musicians.

With over 800M streams across Gavin James catalogue to date, 2M singles sold, 50 multi-platinum records from Ireland all the way to Brazil and having performed to over 3 million people around the world so far, ‘Glow’ looks set to become Gavin James’ biggest single to date.

Alongside the release of ‘Glow’, Gavin James’ new album ‘Only Ticket Home’ will be available to pre-order from September 7^th both digitally and as part of an album-ticket bundle through his official website http://www.gavinjamesmusic.com for his upcoming to be announced UK tour dates.  Check out the album track-listing below.

Only Ticket Home (Album Track-listing)

1. Start Again
2. Glow
3. Always
4. Faces
5. Hearts On Fire
6. Cigarette Break
7. The Middle
8. Strangers
9. Easy
10. Tired
11. Only Ticket Home
12. Put You Back Together
13. Hard To Do
14. Last Year (Live)

Fusing the classic folk rock sensibilities of Fleetwood Mac with the towering tribal aura of Florence Welch, CARRON’s latest studio offering ‘Even Sad Birds Sing’ embodies their new mission statement – the harder we fall, the louder we will sing.

CARRON have undergone somewhat of a renaissance since the release of their debut EP ‘Roots’ and No. 1 single ‘Battle Lines’ last year, shaking up their sound with the addition of a more electric edge. What began as a healing project for the two sisters during a period of illness has morphed into a dramatic full band show conducted by a reinvigorated and refocused sibling partnership. These sisters simply cannot wait to show everyone what they’re made of!

‘Even Sad Birds Sing’is out on all streaming and downloading platforms now!

CARRON play an intimate single launch show at The Underground, Dame St. on Friday October 5th 2018

With members from Cork and Waterford, The Bounty are a powerful alternative rock band gearing up to release their debut single ‘Tell Me’ on October 10.

The single ‘Tell Me’ holds special meaning to each member of the band. Released on World Mental Health Day, the single will be used to raise awareness for mental health in Ireland raising funds for Pieta House at the band’s upcoming gigs and events.

Speaking about the single, lead guitarist Sean Whelan says, “The song is written from the perspective of someone offering support and understanding to a friend suffering from mental health issues. The changing rhythms and tempo throughout the single reflect the ebb and flow of mental health. As a band we want to fight the stigma attached to mental health issues and start a discourse encouraging people to talk more openly about it.”

The Bounty is made up of Sean Whelan on lead guitar, Andrew O’Riordan on lead vocals & acoustic guitar with Barry Meaney on bass and Adam Clarke on percussion. The Bounty has a unique sound moulded by influences from indie, blues, funk and classic rock.

Formed in 2016, The Bounty met on the CSN course for ‘Music, Management &  Sound’. They write, record and produce music in their own studio.

‘Tell Me’ is their debut single and it set for release on World Mental Health day on October 10.

Live Dates:
October 10 – Crane Lane, Cork
October 12 – Central Arts, Waterford

‘SOS’ is the latest single to be taken from Delorentos fifth Top 10 studio album ‘True Surrender’, (following on from ‘In Darkness We Feel Our Way’, ‘In The Moment’ and ‘Islands’).

“We are in the midst of turbulent times, politically and socially. The pressure is mounting, as citizens of western democracies become increasingly frustrated, that the prosperity enjoyed and promised by the ruling classes, continues to allude them. 

The gulf between rich and poor is ever widening. Rather than working to bridge this gap, many of those in positions of power attempt to distract the people from their negligence, by demonising some of the most vulnerable in society, such as minority groups and those seeking asylum. 

We are being conditioned to see these people as other, in order to divide and distract us from challenging the systemic inequalities in our societies. 

‘SOS’, as the title suggests, is a cry for help. It is an attempt to see things from the position of the most vulnerable, those who have “no choice”, to empathise and direct our compassion where it is most needed.”

Fresh from a brace of cracking, stuffed shows at Electric Picnic (with an expanded line-up including Tully on keyboards and backing vocals together with Emily and Orla on additional vocals), the Dublin quartet are now knuckling down to prepare for their full album tour of Ireland in October and November with shows right around Ireland (including Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on November 10^th and Oslo venue in London on November 17^th as well as German shows in October). Full tour dates are…

Saturday October 13th – Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise, Ireland
Sunday October 14th – SET Theatre, Kilkenny
Wednesday October 17th – Monarch, Berlin, Germany
Thursday October 18th – Prinzenbar, Hamburg, Germany
Friday October 19th – Roxy’s, Witten, Germany
Saturday October 20th – Cord Club, Munich, Germany
Friday October 26th – DeBarra’s, Clonakilty, Ireland
Saturday October 27th – Speigeltent, Wexford, Ireland
Sunday October 28th – Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Ireland
Thursday November 1st- Mike The Pies, Listowel, Ireland
Friday November 2nd – Roisin Dubh, Galway, Ireland
Thursday November 8th – McHugh’s, Belfast, United Kingdom
Friday November 9th – Spirit Store, Dundalk, Ireland
Saturday November 10th – Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
Saturday November 17th – Oslo Hackney. London, United Kingdom

Get Ready for The Blizzards VS Tebi Rex! The new single ‘I Need A Win’ is the second single taken from The Blizzards upcoming full-length and is available across all digital platforms from Friday 5 October.

The feel good love child of slightly less than gnarled rockers The Blizzards and feel good hip hop young guns Tebi Rex, ‘I Need A Win’ is about just needing a little break once in a while. Soaring guitars, laidback verses and a chorus you’d kiss the milkman for makes this one of the most feel good tracks of the year from two diverse Irish acts you wouldn’t normally picture hanging out, but we’re glad they did.

The Blizzards who came back with a bang in 2016 with airwave dominating tracks ‘Drop Down The Anchor’, ‘Perfect on Paper’ and ‘Show Me The Science’, have announced their first studio album in a decade. The album, due in Autumn 2018, will be compiled of previously unreleased tracks from the Mullingar band. The album was recorded between the legendary Grouse Lodge recording studio and Dublin’s very own Camden Recording Studios, and was produced by Philip Magee, the usual suspect behind The Blizzard‘s most recent hits.

The Blizzards will announce their Autumn/Winter Tour Dates very soon following their spectacular show on the Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic.

‘I Need A Win’  is out everywhere on 5 October 2018

New album coming in Autumn 2018.

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‘Chicago’ is the third single from the album ‘Atlas Of Hearts’ and was inspired by the ideas of Guglielmo Marconi who transmitted wireless signals from Clifden, Co. Galway to Glace Bay in Nova Scotia. The song imagines being out on a boat in Clew Bay as a storm bears down and giant sparks from the Marconi Station appear in the distance like fireworks crackling in the clouds.

In a landscape that can truly rattle your bones and inspire your dreams Vickers Vimy continue to document in song the wonders of the Wild Atlantic.

Hailing from Mayo, on the Wild Atlantic coast of Ireland, Vickers Vimy craft songs that dwell on the borders of Folk and Americana. Rich eclectic sounds anchor lyrical themes of scratched vinyl nights and hazy Sunday mornings. Their second album ‘Atlas of Hearts’ was released on March 31st.

Vickers Vimy have collaborated with Colm Mac Con Iomaire (The Frames & Swell Season) and had the pleasure of recording in the studio of Nick Seymour (Crowded House). Vickers Vimy have had the amazing fortune to support the late John Martyn. They have supported The Hothouse Flowers, The 4 Of Us, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Mundy. They have shared the RTÉ Music Train with Christy Moore, Paul Brady, Kodaline, and Jack L.

Gigs:

September:

11th: Acoustic Yard Sessions, Matt Molloys, Westport, Co. Mayo
21st: Culture Night, Lucas Bar, Ennis, Co. Clare
26th: Roddie Cleere Session, KCLR FM

October:

19th: The Underground At Peadar Kearneys, Dame St, Dublin
20th: Charlie McGettigan Show, Shannonside FM
28th: McLynns Bar, Sligo Live Festival, Sligo

November:

7th: Ghostlight Sessions, Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
16th: Open Door Sessions, Nixy’s Bar, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

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