Articles by Jules Clancy
State Podcast #11: Beach House, Yeasayer, Adrian Crowley & more
So a little later than usual, it’s the second instalment in the newly revitalised State podcast series. Still looking for that elusive title to the series, Jules and Laura return to bring you music, mindless banter and plenty of interviews with some of the most interesting acts to visit our fair city last month.…
Beach House – Whelan’s, Dublin
Love is in the air on this the eve of St. Valentine’s Day and nowhere else is this more apparent than in the cosy confines of Whelan’s. We’re here of course to see Beach House’s triumphant return to Dublin after their unforgettable 3am performance, at last year’s Electric Picnic. The buzz surrounding this band…
The Rumble Strips – Welcome to Walk Alone
Charlie Waller has a big mouth! Then again, as lead singer with The Rumble Strips, this is probably a good thing. In fact, it was that same voice and Waller’s rousing rendition of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back in Black’, that first brought Waller to the attention of one Mark Ronson, producer of their latest offering,…
White Denim audio interview
White Denim genuinely look saddened to hear that there is no Guinness available at the bar. They reluctantly opt for Murphy’s instead. “The last time we were here we didn’t get a chance to have one either” says guitarist and singer with the band, James Petralli. They are of course referring to that memorable…
#9 – Choice Music Prize 2009
Last Wednesday, Ireland’s music masses turned out in force to find out who was to be crowned overall winner of the annual Choice Music Prize. Now in its fourth year, the award has become one of most highly sought after titles, with the winner being judged purely on their music, as opposed to album…
Crystal Antlers, Upstairs in Whelan’s, Dublin
It’s cold, it’s snowing and it’s a Monday night – three good reasons why State should be at home. Upstairs in Whelan’s, however, a capacity crowd has braved the elements to catch a band already being tipped as one of the most exciting acts of 2009. Hailing from Long Beach, LA, Crystal Antlers already…
CMJ Music Marathon 2008, New York
For those who haven’t been, the CMJ Music Marathon is like a slightly more shy and more sensible cousin of the beast that is South by Southwest. In theory, it is five nights of complete and unadulterated music mayhem, with over 1000 bands playing their hearts out to nearly 100,000 music fans, all crammed…
