BEST OF 2016: Johnny Cronin gives us Six of the Best from 2016

Favourite track of 2016?

Jesus, let me see here. My favourite song of the year was off David Holmes new record. It was a song with David Holmes and B.P. Fallon called 'Henry McCullough' off The Late Night Tales. I'm a huge fan of David Holmes, and that song has a beautiful vibe which commemorates what an amazing guitarist Henry was. It was very emotional. It was a beautiful song - from one legend to another.

Favourite album of 2016?

Oh Jesus Christ, it has to be one does it? There was a lot good ones this year. PJ Harvey's The Hope Six Demolition Programme stands out as my favourite. But I have to mention Nick Cave's Skeleton Tree and Tindersticks' The Waiting Room in there. Irish-wise I loved The Autumn House by the citizens, but we'll stick with PJ Harvey.

Favourite gig of 2016?

Ah what do you reckon? Let's see here - The Shadow Puppets at the Olympia Theatre were amazing. I went both nights and it was orchestral and there was a mix of Scott Walker and Curtis Mayfield. Everything I wanted from a gig was there that night. It was a great year of gigs this year all over the show, or so I thought! The Undertones did a hell of a job supporting Elvis Costello in Galway, I remember.

Favourite film?

Music film - I'd go for Supersonic, the Oasis documentary. It was really funny and truthful and lovable. It caught that idea of a working class dream coming true, which was what Oasis was all about. We were around in them Britpop days so we knew all about that and I think the captured the moment accurately. Politically, I, Daniel Blake by Ken Loach was the film of the year for me. It was a heartbreaking, truth-revealing story.

Favourite TV show

I'll go with Peaky Blinders. I've watched it from the beginning and with each season they one-up themselves, not just in terms of the story, but the music soundtrack as well. Jesus Christ, it was amazing!

Favourite book?

We'll go Johnny Marr - Set the Boy Free. Or Jaysus, would there be any chance of an Irish book? All We Shall Know by Donal Ryan.? And I couldn't throw in Michael Harding there too could I? Talking to Strangers, Michael Harding. If I had to pick my favourite out of all them I'd pick Johnny Marr's book. It really went into his family history and how Irish he was and how that descent influenced his work. That really opened his eyes. Because you always hear Morrissey's side but you rarely hear from the others, and we love Johnny Marr in the band, so that was great to be able to read.