Tag Archives: Nick Kelly

Peter Broderick – Ode To Blackberry

Succulent.

Originally from Carlton, Oregon, but now living in the West of Ireland, indie folkster Peter Broderick (top) returns with a tune paying tribute to his favourite fruit while the video animation is by Chad Van Gaalen.

The album Blackberry is out now.

Peter says:

“What an honour to have Chad’s animation accompanying this tune. During my brief stint working in a record shop in Portland (Oregon) several years ago, Chad stopped in one day while passing through town, and this is how I first met him. I was struck by how warm and friendly he was, then later discovered what a brilliant artist he is. Isn’t it great when brilliant artists are also nice people?”

It sure is.

Nick says: The good seed.

Peter Broderick

The Swedish Railway Orchestra – There’s Too Much Love

In Dublin’s fair city, where the streets are so empty…

For the latest single from The Swedish Railway Orchestra’s self-titled album, Rob Smith has set his pulsating groove to footage of the capital during lockdown, shot by video director and editor Barry Finnegan.

Nick says: Block(down) party

The Swedish Railway Orchestra

Paddy Goodwin & The Holy Ghosts – Is This Still America?

Are you ready for a protest song?

Hailing from Drogheda, County Louth, Paddy Goodwin and his blues-rockin’ band offer a visceral state-of-the-nation address to our neighbours across the pond.

No punches pulled.

Nick says: Waking up from the American dream.

Paddy Goodwin & The Holy Ghosts

Simple Kid – Serotonin

Continuing our series of underrated Irish music since 1960 unearthed by our Golden Discs music competition last week, reader Liam chose Cork indietronic hipster Ciaran McFeeley aka Simple Kid, who shone brightly in the Noughties.

Serotonin was released in 2007.

Liam said:

“I’d argue the Kid is one of the most underrated Irish artists full stop. He quit the business for a number of years due to lack of success but is back making music again, and it’s still great!”

Nick says: The Kid is alright.

Simple Kid

Energy Orchard – Hard Street

Continuing our series of underrated Irish music since 1960 unearthed by our Golden Discs music competition last week, reader Charger Salmons states the case for 1990s Belfast Celtic rock act Energy Orchard, who were led by the late Bap Kennedy.

Charger says:

“A staple of London’s Irish pub rock scene for years, Energy Orchard were a fabulous live band who never quite matched their early promise thanks to (alleged) terrible management by their record company.

“But on a Saturday night when the Mean Fiddler {North London venue] was jammed and they were on fire there was no-one better. Happy days.”

Nick says: How d’ya like them apples?

Kodaline featuring Gabrielle Aplin – Everyone Changes

Fancy a duet?

Irish chart toppers Kodaline team up with honey-tongued English singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin for their new single taken from the deluxe version of their album One Day At A Time.

Kodaline says:

“When we wrote ‘Everyone changes’ for our new album we always felt the song would work better as a duet, so with the help of Gabrielle Aplin and her beautiful vocals, here’s the result. We hope you guys like it.”

Kodaline play Malahide Castle on June 27.

Nick says: ‘Line dancing.

Kodaline

Gabrielle Aplin

N.O.A.H. – Shine

Not to be confused with Noah And The Whale.

N.O.A.H. are an Irish rock trio comprising Ryan Hill (vocals and guitar), Adam Rooney (bass) and Ronan Hynes (drums).

This mysterious Kells, Meath-based video (directed and edited by Mark JD Smyth) for their debut single will keep you wondering what it’s all about (in all senses of the phrase).

Nick says: Don’t be afraid of the Ark.

N.O.A.H.

Revelino – Happiness Is Mine

This video is (literally) a walk in the park.

Cult Dublin band Revelino’s eponymous debut was released in 1994 to great critical acclaim on both sides of the Irish Sea. ‘Happiness is Mine’, “a lost classic of 90s indie-melancholia”, was one of the singles of the year.

The re-mastered album, now available on vinyl for the first time, comes with a bonus ‘Happiness Is Mine ’ 12” yellow vinyl Remix EP.

The album is the best-selling of the week so far on vinyl, and was released on what would have been John’s Lennon’s 80th birthday.

Fingers crossed for Brendan, Bren and the boys.

Nick says: Walkin’ back to happiness.

Revelino

We Cut Corners – Muscle Memory

“I thought I could feel you beside me/ But it was only a muscle memory.”

Dublin duo John Duignan (top right) and Conall O Breachain (left) aka We Cut Corners dazzle with the title track from their new EP.

A special mention too for actress Roisín O’Donovan, the star of Luke Byrne’s excellent accompanying video.

Nick says: We like.

We Cut Corners


Fiachna Ó Braonáin – Bottle Of Rum

Float on.

RTÉ broadcaster and Hothouse Flower Fiachna (top) has just released the four-song Winter Sun EP with self-penned seafaring folk tune Bottle Of Rum as the single.

Niall Meehan provides the hypnotic wave footage while musicians Clare Sands and fellow Flower Martin Brunsden also feature.

Nick says: Raise a glass.

Fiachna Ó Braonáin