Eighties influences are clearly on show and it would be in the newly-regrouped Spandau Ballet’s interests to investigate Friendly Fires’ far superior breed of new wave synth-pop.
On the eve of his debut album release Radio Friction, Shane Barry muses on chasing the sounds in his head and talks about his decision to reform his band, The Distractions
Electric Avenue in Waterford City is now a firmly established stop-off on the Irish circuit. Proprietor and promoter Mick O'Keefe talks a little about his past and explains how he's in this for the long haul.
THE CANDLELIGHT SESSIONS at Phil Grimes' pub are the first rung on the ladder for many aspiring musicians. Proprietor Tom Ryan and chief rabble-rouser Johnny Kiely explain why this live gem is an important part of the Irish music scene.
