4:40pm A sudden realization hit my stomach – it hadn’t received any food since breakfast – problematically though, Rams’ Pocket Radio were due on the main stage, which was unmissable for me as an old school friend of mine (Pete McCauley) happens to be their frontman. I peeked at the stage – it’s completely empty, ...
Sign holders are vital to any festival experience – Some of the favourites at this year’s Glasgowbury were “Yes, we put the brick on the accelerator” , “Do I make you Silhou -wet??” and “I like Turtles.” A more tasteful yet equally provocative approach came in the form of Jordan Magee’s rhetorical statement, “Who cares ...
Words By: Matt Wheavil There is one reason alone why Glasgowbury is quite possibly the best music festival this side of the Atlantic Ocean – it has an ethos. Beloved founder, Paddy Glasgow, doesn’t care about getting the biggest acts or the largest crowd. He cares about the often-underrated virtues of talent and respect. In ...
After a quick trip to the first aid and a very painful hobble back to the front of the stage, it was time for The Complete Stone Roses. Words cannot describe how useless this band were, I have never been a fan of tribute bands (especially Queen and Led Zeppelin ones) but I could not ...
With the bubble of music here in Northern Ireland as intense as it is, it is sometimes easy to forget that the bands from here actually do quite a touch of jet-setting in their spare time. Back in May I managed to get caught up with one of its more frequent travellers, John Dinsmore, lead ...
Our second profile of an esteemed international act coming to Belfast: The infamous parting of ways between Max Cavalera and Brazilian thrash titans Sepultura in 1996 remains shrouded in mystery. Band tension, contractual issues and the age old problem of inflated egos have all been suggested as causes. However, the aftermath of this split endures ...
Before I even begin this review, I want to note that trans was genuinely one of the most entertaining and well-organised gig events I have attended in Belfast. Probably just about the best introduction to the Northern Irish Music Scene you could hope for; with eight bands ranging from great to exceptional calibre, catering for ...
The Bocs socials are correctly attired for a day at the beach which as it happens is a little out of context – the weather is threatening rain but they power on undeterred with their brand of Ska Madness. They are the first band to really create a rhythm which both the more drunken and ...
For Part One, click here Spectrum 7 come onto the stage and being the first of our non-Irish bands, are relatively unknown in Banbridge. With a large line-up and a huge sound, these boys make the stage come alive with a mix of electronic synths, raw guitar riffs and punchy bass lines. Lead singer Jason ...
John D’Arcy’s a one man band with a plan – His ‘More Like Me’ E.P, released just last year, was met with critical acclaim – a mix of heartfelt, melodic folk with a quirky punk twist. He talks to MLNI about his songwriting journey, his new band ‘The Great Bunch of Lads’ and beginning work ...