Oasis? Again?! The weekly Music Quiz via Irish Times Culture irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

I was hoping to wait until I could break the news to my family, but there you go..

A terrific set of postage stamps from An Post has just been unveiled to honour Séamus Begley, Christy Dignam, Shane MacGowan, and Sinéad O’Connor, all of whom - in the words of A House - are dead but still alive.

I have concept of a plan. That is all for now. I will be taking questions at a later date.

Ah, you know, just another quality album from Helsinki-based Dublin songwriter Barry McCormack Review via Irish Times Culture and in today’s newspaper edition. irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

Uber delira to be interviewer/moderator for this Dublin Book Festival event on how aspects of songs, albums, and gigs, act as “points of departure.” Join moi, Wendy Erskine, Aingeala Flannery 🇵🇸, and Declan Long for a natter. Nov 7, 6pm, Liberties Distillery. dublinbookfestival.com/event/you-spin…

There was a four-star review in The Irish Times today for my new album Painting Devils, which is out tomorrow: irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

As someone who makes their living from providing what I hope are reasonably valuable services, my two least favourite consecutive words are” enthusiastic volunteers”. Pay people, ffs, even if it’s a token fee.

Tremendous albums in the last couple of months from A Lazarus Soul, Fontaines DC, Gurriers and Barry McCormack. Don't think Irish music has ever been stronger.

Nifty new tune by Belfast-based Broncosband - well worth your time, attention, and ears. open.spotify.com/track/4srlHzKI…

It really annoys me when people use the wrong word and don’t have the humidity to admit it

Each week in Irish Times Culture Ticket magazine, I pick the best arts-related items to see/hear/experience. Chappell Roan Cry Baby Culture Night Niamh Regan clifdenartsfestival Sinéad Gleeson #crosstowndrift Pavilion Theatre Bord Gáis Energy Theatre #Hamilton Go! irishtimes.com/culture/2024/0…

Lovely recommendation for ITMA this coming Thursday at Pavilion Theatre - thanks Tony!

Yay we have merch and will be selling merch at our upcoming EP launch at Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Very limited amount available. First come, first served so bring cash. €30 t-shirts. €10 posters (All That Talk artwork)

Tell me about it, darling!

Like a record, Baby? Come see Wendy Erskine, Declan Long, and me in conversation with Tony Clayton-Lea, with DJ set by Gavin Corbett. Dublin Book Festival PVA Books . Bookings 👇 dublinbookfestival.com/event/you-spin…

Oh, dear, this is ridiculously true.

“If you want to get on in this life, there are things you have to ignore…” It’s only a two-minute trailer, but it’s a powerful one - the first look at Small Things Like These, featuring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson. youtu.be/Nqwn5Y_Y4xs

"Leaving aside the political backdrop, the song is at one level just one person’s plea to another to stay.” Serious context aside, this bounces with all the panache of MTV USA-era tunes. Fans of '80s music will surely admire. Good work KeelanXMusic open.spotify.com/track/0H32F9uy…

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