Paul Hanley on the legacy of The Fall, the Futures and Pasts festival, Popstock Records, House of All, the Oh! Brother podcast and his latest book, Das Gruppe on the Wall.

Paul Hanley on the legacy of The Fall, the Futures and Pasts festival, Popstock Records, House of All, the Oh! Brother podcast and his latest book, Das Gruppe on the Wall.

A few words on the debut album by Dave Long (Into Paradise) and Paul Page (Whipping Boy).

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On this episode I’m joined by Andy White, to chat about 1986's Rave On Andy White, his debut album which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. We chat about living in Dún Laoghaire in the mid-90s...

On this episode I’m joined by Andy White, to chat about 1986's Rave On Andy White, his debut album which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. We chat about living in Dún Laoghaire in the mid-90s...

On this episode I’m joined by Andy White, to chat about 1986's Rave On Andy White, his debut album which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. We chat about living in Dún Laoghaire in the mid-90s...

On this episode I’m joined by David Kitt to talk about The Big Romance. Our chat takes in: the writing and recording of 2000's Small Moments, his debut record on Rough Trade Records; the recording of ...

On this episode I’m joined by David Kitt to talk about The Big Romance. Our chat takes in: the writing and recording of 2000's Small Moments, his debut record on Rough Trade Records; the recording of ...

Paul McDermott's labour of love goes out on RTÉ radio on St Patrick's Day

A few words on Picture Discs, the history of gimmick vinyl formats, sexist Blondie advertising, Stiff Records, Britt Ekland, Lana Del Rey, Lady GaGa, The Smiths, New Order, Warren Zevon, Echo & th...

Cypress Mine! are all grown up now, but have returned with a new album, and even added a member of the Sultans of Ping

A few words on working in the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet inspired by RTÉ’s film Meat Loaf – From Hell and to Connaught .

A few words on working in the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet inspired by RTÉ’s film Meat Loaf – From Hell and to Connaught .

The third of three posts cataloguing vinyl purchases in 2025. This is my Top 10 Irish Albums of 2025, Best Irish Single of 2024 and three Special Mentions.

The second of three posts cataloguing vinyl purchases in 2025. This Top 10 is a countdown of my favourite reissues from 2025 including a best of, two live albums, two expanded reissues and a various a...