Author Archives: Nick Kelly

He’s only ickle.

This afternoon.

Lanky psycho ref Darren Drysdale has apologised for squaring uplast night  to compact 5ft 7ins Republic of Ireland and Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge (top).

After menacingly ghosting a ‘Glasgow Kiss’ toward Judge, the bald headcase then booked him, enlivening an otherwise dull goalless draw against Northampton.

FIGHT!

Meanwhile…

‘One question: Can you see the f**king sky?’

An uncharacteristically shorn and lairy-looking Niall Quinn on the telly last night.

Anyone?

Via Highland Paddy

J Smith featuring Nnic – I’m Sorry

A new beginning.

Following the break-up of his band Gypsies On The Autobahn, singer James Smith (top) has launched a solo career and I’m Sorry is his new single.

James writes:

“I’m Sorry was written for a friend years ago. They had recently broken up with their long-term partner out of the blue and they felt they couldn’t deal with it. I got a call soon after, telling of their despair and that they had talked themselves out of doing something regrettable. “The song was a hand on their shoulder, to let them know that I was thinking of them, that I was trying to place myself in their shoes.”

James was joined in the studio by Dylan Lynch and Donagh Seaver O’Leary (Soda Blonde) and brother Daniel Smith (Gypsies on the Autobahn) as well as singer Naoise Fitzgerald (Nnic).

Nick says: Song Smith.

J Smith

This afternoon.

*cough*

Meanwhile…

Ah here.

Bono (left) and rapper DMX

Last night.

Speaking on N.O.R.E.’s Drink Champs podcast, [legendary New York rapper] DMX began to preview his new album. He’s got some notable guests, including Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, and Usher. Perhaps most surprising was when he proclaimed:

“I got Bono — the U2 n***a.”

…the Bono song is called “Skyscrapers.” “Shit’s crazy. It got a Miami feel to it,” DMX teased.

Of Bono’s part he said:

“All muthafuckas need to do is listen to it, and we good.”

Fair enough.

No need for the language.

DMX Says Bono Is On His New Album (Stereogum)

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‘sup?

Yesterday.

Portmarnock, north county Dublin.

Meanwhile…

Anyone?

Seamus Fogarty – Johnny K

What’s a musician to do in lockdown?

Play with himself!

Mayo-born, London-based tunesmith Seamus Fogarty (top) filmed himself playing a song from last year’s album A Bag Of Eyes using the miracle of split-screen technology.

The result? A 5-man band of Seamus Fogartys.

Nick says: Famous five.

Seamus Fogarty

Ah here.

*phones bookie*

Jennifer Zamparelli on 2FM: Eoin Coyne – Overcoming Gambling Addiction)

Never mind the rain, sleet and snow – love is in the air.

So it’s only right that we celebrate St Valentine’s Day with a special music competition for all the lovers.

With a heart-quickening €50 voucher redeemable at any Golden Discs store up for grabs, I want you to dedicate a song to someone you love.

Lines remain open all day

Please include video links if possible.

Nick says: Good luck!

Golden Discs