Muse SXSW show to be streamed online

Muse will play the most intimate performance of their curent tour tonight when they appear at Stubb’s of Austin, Texas as part of the South by Southwest festival. The opening act on the night will be Metric.
For anyone who didn’t make the journey this year, the good news is that the show will…

Win tickets to see The Jimmy Cake this weekend

The Jimmy Cake make a return to Whelan’s in Dublin this Saturday, March 20th, and we have 3 pairs of tickets to give away.
Simply email your name and full contact details to giveaway@state.ie by lunchtime on Friday 19th of March.
Best of luck.
Remember, you’re a Zomble.

Ceol 2010 for Barnardos

Súil Siar is the latest compilation by a group of Irish acts, including Mundy, The Swell Season, The Coronas and Bell X1, and is produced by Seachtain na Gaeilge in aid of Barnardos.
The Irish language album “takes a look back at some of the hugely popular songs and artists that have translated their…

Paloma Faith to play The Iveagh Gardens in July

Paloma Faith has announced a special live show at Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on Thursday July 15th.
Paloma just released her latest single ‘Upside Down’ this week and is set to play a sold out show in Vicar Street this very night.
Tickets for the July show are €29.50 on sale Monday 22nd March @…

Grizzly Bear, Midlake, Camera Obscura and Villagers for Cork Harmonic show

While the Marquee in Cork has traditionally played host to more mainstream acts, this summer will see the debut of decidedly alternative Harmonic event. Founded by Foggy Notions’ Leagues O’Toole, the first line-up features the none too shabby selection of Grizzly Bear, Midlake, Camera Obscura and Villagers. Tickets for the show on 25th June…

New Delorentos video – You Say You’ll Never Love Her

Here’s the exclusive first look at the new, dark Delorentos video for their single ‘You Say You’ll Never Love Her’. It was directed by animator Kevin Lynch and stars the Miss Ireland 2008 Sinead Noonan. The single was released last Friday.

Directed by Kevin Lynch.
Camera by Conor Ryan.
Addirional animation by…

The Unthanks set Cork date

The Unthanks will bring their unique folk stylings to Cork when they play the Pavilion on March 26th. Their album, The Bairns, was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Award and was recently named one of the Album’s of the Decade by Uncut and The Guardian.
Tickets cost €18.50 including booking fee and are available…

Body & Soul Gathering: Four Tet, !!!, Jape, Tunng & more

The first Body and Soul Gathering was announced this week. Taking place during Solstice in Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath it will feature acts such Four Tet, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Jape, Tunng, Alex Paterson, Crystal Fighters, Voice of Seven Thunders & more on the 19th & 20th June.
Early Bird Tickets are €99 with…

Villagers debut album details

The eagerly anticipated Villagers debut album will be called Becoming A Jackal and will be released on 14th May on Domino Records.
After SXSW next week, Conor will play an Irish tour (along with support for Wild Beasts):
25 Mar Roisin Dubh (supporting Wild Beasts) Galway
26 Mar Cyprus Avenue, (supporting Wild Beasts)…

Lady Gaga & Beyonce – epic Telephone video

It’s nearly 10 minutes long. It’s either the longest mobile phone ad ever, a piece of arthouse-influenced pop culture or an sprawling, indulgent mess. You decide because frankly, we can’t right now:

New Xavier Rudd video – ‘Time to Smile’

Australian singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd has released a video for ‘Time to Smile’. The song is taken from his fourth album, Koonysum Sun, which is due to hit the shelves in April.

Big Boi video for ‘Fo Yo Sorrows’

George Clinton and Too $hort appear in Outkast Big Boi’s new video which was directed by Zach Wolfe and Dr. Dax.

New Young Pony Club postpone Irish gigs due to illness

Due to illness of singer Ty Bulmer, New Young Pony Club’s show this Saturday 13th March in Tripod is postponed. The Cork date on March 11th and the Belfast date on March 12th are also affected.
The band’s Irish tour will be rescheduled for late May 2010. Dates to be announced shortly. Tickets for…

Heathers chosen for Irish tourism campaign

Heathers have had ‘Remember When’ picked up for the new Discover Ireland ad campaign. We’ve been big fans of the Ellie and Louise for two years now so delighted for them.
Heathers have re-released their album Here, Not There with new artwork and you can buy it from their new heathers.ie site. The girls…