They’re loud, they’re proud and they “endorse” really heavy amplifiers. Also Lafaro are partial to a spot of inter-band shagging. That’s what their website claims anyway. You are right to be intrigued.
Duke Special tops the bill on March 9 when Belfast’s refurbished Ulster Hall opens for business with a celebratory Do You Remember The First Time? knees-up.
Annual article: 12 months ago Colin Carberry was reaching for the Prozac, now he’s more bullish about the Norn Iron music scene than he has been since he started shaving.
The big time looms for Ed Zealous, but they're not fazed by the prospect of playing one of the world's most prestigious rock festivals. In fact, they can't wait to crash the mainstream.
This Thursday August 7 will see Nirvana's classic Nevermind album tackled in its entirety, with Belfast musicians paying tribute song-by-song at the Oh Yeah Music Centre.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a musician in Norn Iron next week as anyone who can bang, blow or strum an instrument clears off to Washington DC for the Rediscover Northern Ireland Arts & Culture Program.
Peter Murphy meets former Led Zeppelin bassist JOHN PAUL JONES as he releases his first solo album. On the agenda pacts with the Devil, Jones musical education, and thoughts on Eno, Nico and Charles Mingus.
Quantum mechanics is just one of the many subjects occupying the acute mind of Martin Corrigan, the Northern indie guru whose eponymous band is currently earning admiring notices from such luminaries as Zane Lowe, Fergie, Pete Tong and Annie Mac.
Quantum mechanics is just one of the many subjects occupying the acute mind of Martin Corrigan, the Northern indie guru whose eponymous band is currently earning admiring notices from such luminaries as Zane Lowe, Fergie, Pete Tong and Annie Mac.
Foul-mouthed rebels with their fingers on the trigger and a take-no-prisoners attitude - no, it’s not the latest from Stormont, it’s Colin Carberry’s guide to the Northern Irish bands to look out for this year.
Have a listen to our exclusive playlist of some of our favourite Northern acts who are appearing on July 25 at the small but massive Glasgowbury festival in Draperstown, County Derry.