Soda Blonde – Small Talk
Soda so good.
The title track from the new album by irrepressible electro-pop gurus Soda Blonde gets a slick and polished video courtesy of director Adam O’Regan.
The band’s Irish and UK tour kicks off on August 13 at the Wild Roots Festival in Sligo.
Nick says: Faye of light.
Walter Devereux, Earl of Essex, ordered the killings and later boasted in a letter to Queen Elizabeth’s secretary that the head of the MacDonnell clan, Sorley Boy MacDonnell, watched helplessly from the mainland as his entire family was slaughtered. pic.twitter.com/M01mh5biVt
— Irish Legacy (@legacy_irish) July 26, 2021
1575.
Rathlin Island, county Antrim
Seriously late medieval.
The Zen Arcade – High Fidelity
Zen and the art of power pop maintenance.
Featuring three members of erstwhile Cavan band The Strypes, The Zen Arcade return with a new EP whose title track is named after the group’s own popular podcast.
The video was directed by Pete O’Hanlon.
Nick says: Arcade on fire.
Last night.
Henham Park, Suffolk, England.
Rob D writes:
Thought you might like this defiant tricolour I saw through the window of an office at Latitude Festival…You remember festivals?
Back to your pod.
Fight!
Intense thunderstorm over Athy now at present, any followers there that can report back? pic.twitter.com/G526sPMs7l
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 23, 2021
This afternoon.
It’s Athy breaker.
Pause.
I’ll get my galoshes.
1992.
Mostly L-plated vehicles on Coleraine Street, Dublin 7.
Name those jammers, anyone?
Via David Jazay Dublin Before The Tiger (1982-1992)
Met Éireann have now confirmed that the overnight low at Valentia station in Kerry was 20.3c making it the first time ever in Ireland that we had two tropical nights in a row! Photos of the station I took in 2019, I bet it looks as good today though 😁 pic.twitter.com/OMeWCEq37O
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 23, 2021
Sultry.
*opens can of Lilt*
Rachel Mae Hannon – Alright
These green boots were made for walking.
Monaghan-born, Dublin-based neo-soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Mae Hannon (top) presents a fresh new twist on an old genre with this single from her forthcoming debut EP Like It Is.
Chris Walsh plays bass, David Joyce plays guitar and the slick promo was directed, edited and shot by Rachel, Aisling Grennan and Barry Kavanagh.
Nick says: Mae day.
Jenny Hallahan Quartet – This Life
What better way to soundtrack a swelteringly hot summer afternoon than with some slinky jazz?
Kildare composer and bassist Jenny Hallahan (top) lays down a smooth groove with her band on the title track of her new EP.
Jenny is joined by: Owen O’Neill (baritone sax), Luke Dunford (piano) and Dylan Lynch (drums).
Nick says: Nice.
Tough day for a big water outage in parts of Carlow but also a tough day for those trying to do the repair. pic.twitter.com/AupWR55o6x
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 21, 2021
Oh.
This afternoon.
Bath night off.
