Dashoda – In Between
The debut single by Wexford-born musician Gavin MacDermott (top) is a melodic blast of introspective electro pop with a mandolin solo proudly peeking out from beneath the beats.
The video by Conor Donoghue was shot in Dublin’s St Anne’s Park (Gavin’s granny used to live around the corner).
Gavin says:
“I was inspired by the onset of adulthood.”
Nick says: It’s a walk in the park.
Goodtime John – Don’t Exist
Goodtime John aka John Cowhie has been beavering away doing his own thing for many years and it’s good to see he can still hold his own.
Taken from his new mini album Beauty & Chaos, Don’t Exist is a breezy stroll through a Laurel Canyon of the mind and the video is set in a veritable octopus’ garden. Lobsters ahoy!
Nick says: Good times.
With the July 4 fireworks in Killarney having made quite an impression, we think it’s the perfect time to offer music fans the chance to win tickets to see Explosions In The Sky.
The post-rock Texans play Vicar Street, Dublin, on February 13 having just made their debut album How Strange, Innocence widely available for the first time.
To enter simply tell us your favourite gig you saw in Vicar Street
The winning entry will be chosen by my AI robot Hal.
Lines close at 7.30pm EXTENDED until Midnight Lunchtime Saturday Midnight Sunday
Nick says: Good luck!
Going wild at the main stage with @trippieredd 🔥 #LONGITUDE2019 pic.twitter.com/78HBJkNth4
— Longitude Festival (@longitudefest) July 5, 2019
Stop that.
This afternoon.
Marley Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
‘Revellers’ at the Longtitude Festival which continues until Sunday.
Meanwhile…
⌁ UPDATE Due to the Swedish authorities decision to continue to detain A$AP Rocky he will no longer be able to headline #LONGITUDE2019 tonight.
It’s not all bad news though, we are delighted to announce that Ski Mask The Slump God will close the main stage tonight instead! pic.twitter.com/vhoQkPnKHO
— Longitude Festival (@longitudefest) July 5, 2019
Oh.
Meanwhile…
#Dublin #Ireland: Reports indicate a potential for violence at the Longitude Festival taking place from July 5-7 in Marlay Park. Police have increased event security and are monitoring the situation. Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution if in the area. pic.twitter.com/buBHuD5JRo
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) July 5, 2019
Um.
Finnian – Where We Go
If you’re looking for that peaceful easy feeling of lazy midsummer then the second single from Dundalk singer/songwriter Finnian is a good place to start.
Recalling the chilled 70s vibes of Bread, Where We Go is from his forthcoming album Under The Influence.
The video is a nicely shot freewheeling evocation of the promise of romance.
Nick says: Sounds like summer
The Irish music industry was rocked by the death of Joe Nicholson earlier this year.
Long synonymous with Whelan’s (having worked as its gatekeeper for many years), Joe will be remembered at a special charity gig in his honour at the Wexford Street venue this Monday.
The show will feature Paddy Casey, Mundy, Declan O’Rourke, Ham Sandwich and very special guests.
No doubt Joe’s ghost will be hovering around the box office checking the guest list!
Nick says: There’s no show like a Joe show.
Previously: Goodbye Big Joe
Montauk Hotel – White Billboards
The new single from this charming Irish indie guitar quartet reflects on a time when the Don Drapers of this world ruled the roost.
The inspired use of retro TV ads shows just how much societal attitudes have changed in the intervening years.
Aoife, Shell, Karima and Claudia are on fine form here and the latter directed, produced and edited the promo.
Montauk Hotel v Mad Men? My money’s on the women.
Nick says: No flipping.
Jimmy’s Cousin – Astor & 8th
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. Happily, Jimmy’s Cousin – the alter ego of Ireland-born, American-based (since 1990) Ian Dodson – swings to beat the big band.
This is the second single from his jazz/pop debut album Waxwings and the video finds JC going for a walk across the rooftops of New York, New York.
A classy love letter to Manhattan with a suitably panoramic promo? Swell.
Nick says: Another Fairytale of New York.
This afternoon.
Croke Park, Dublin.
Media Conference on security ahead of the Westlife concerts at the stadium this Friday and Saturday with above from left: Inspector Tony Gallagher Mountjoy Garda Station, Eamonn Fox MCD Event Controller and Tony McGuiness Head of Operations and Events, Croke Park.
Boyzlife in support.
Please make it happen.
