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Interview with Emily Barker

By Damian McNairney

10th December 2018

Now based in the UK, Australian songwriter Emily Barker just completed her Irish tour and we caught up with her after the show in Belfast's Sunflower Bar.

Narrow Line – Mama’s Broke

By Gerry McNally

30th May 2022

'Narrow Line' by Mama's Broke mixes a wide array of traditional sources to deliver what might be their most beautiful release yet.

The Question – Anna Tivel

By Julie Williams-Nash

11th June 2019

'The Question' is the 4th studio album from Anna Tivel. Engineered by Brian Joseph (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens), it is available on Fluff and Gracy Records.

Auntie Annie’s Says Farewell

By Scott Edgar

23rd April 2013

Belfast iconic Auntie Annie's music venue and bar shuts its doors this weeks as the recession claims another victim and another gig joint shuts down.

Margaret Thatcher vs The Music

By Scott Edgar

9th April 2013

Love her or loathe her, Margaret Thatcher shook up the world of politics in the 1970s and 1980s and indirectly shook up the protest song genre again.

Tricks Of The Trade – Malcolm Holcombe

By Gerry McNally

3rd September 2021

'Tricks Of The Trade' is the new album from songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, proving he is an artist at the top of his game, and most definitely the real deal.

Lockdown – Sean Taylor

By John McCart

29th January 2021

Sean Taylor's latest record, 'Lockdown', makes no apologies for it's politics, hard-hitting message and top-level musicianship. Get it now.

Coastin’ In – Eddie Manion

By Damian McNairney

11th March 2022

Rhinestoned – Jason Ringenberg

By Gerry McNally

14th April 2021

Jason Ringenberg was instrumental in shifting the sound of country music in the 1980s and 90s. Today, 'Rhinestoned' shows he's lost none of that verve.