Festivals and gigs. A listings calendar, plus previews, news, reviews, and photos
Gurriers is a high-energy Irish rock band from Dublin, known for their explosive live performances that fuse punk, indie, and folk influences. Praised for their emotional intensity and captivating stage presence, they blend driving guitars with traditional Irish music elements, attracting a devoted fanbase in Ireland and beyond.
Curtis Harding is a soul singer with a voice that could melt glaciers. Think classic Motown with a modern, gritty edge. His music draws heavily from the golden age of soul, funk, and R&B, but he infuses it with a contemporary sensibility, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh. Harding’s music is characterized…
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Camera Obscura are a Scottish indie pop band whose music is a delightful blend of jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and Tracyanne Campbell’s distinctive, breathy vocals. Their songs often evoke a nostalgic feeling, with lyrics that capture the bittersweet moments of everyday life, from first loves and heartbreak to the joys of friendship and the passage…
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CMAT, aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, is a breath of fresh air in the often-predictable world of pop music. Hailing from Ireland, she burst onto the scene with a unique blend of country, pop, and rock, infused with a healthy dose of Irish wit and a healthy disregard for convention. Her music is a wild ride,…
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Billy Woods is one of the most unique and critically acclaimed rappers working today.His music is raw, introspective, and deeply rooted in social and political commentary. He’s known for his dense, abstract lyrics, often delivered in a monotone voice that belies the intensity of his message. Woods’s lyrics tackle heavy subjects like systemic racism, poverty,…
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Altın Gün: Where Anatolian Folk Meets Psychedelic Funk Altın Gün are a Dutch band that has captivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of Anatolian folk music and psychedelic funk. Drawing inspiration from the rich musical traditions of Turkey, Iran, and the Balkans, the band masterfully weaves together traditional instruments like the bağlama (a Turkish…
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Okay, so Albaster de Plume… they’re like this really unique jazz band, but not in the way you’d expect. It’s like, free jazz meets folk meets… I don’t know, something really weird and beautiful. Their music is all about space and atmosphere. They use a lot of instruments, like saxophones and flutes, and also stuff…
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