Listen: The Brilliant Things - Something to Say

Something to Say is the new EP from Irish synthpop duo The Brilliant Things. They recently played the UCD Ball and went down a treat.

More info:
http://thebrilliantthings.com/

Live: 2UIBestow Sessions at Boyle's, Slane

Press release from 2UIBestow Sessions. It promises to be excellent. The first night has the excellent Ham Sandwich, but for me the highlight will be August 6th with Groom and Van Cleef, two excellent upcoming bands!

The 2UIBestow Sessions will be launched in the intimate venue Boyles in Slane on Thursday 4th June and will run on the first Thursday of every month. This monthly showcase is brought to Boyles, Slane by the popular music blog http://www.2uibestow.blogspot.com/. The Sessions will have four acts playing for up to half an hour in the 65 seated capacity venue in the heart of Slane. The aim of ‘The 2UIBestow Sessions’ is to create a night showcasing the best of music in Ireland covering a variety of genres.

Admission is free, first act begins at 9pm.

Thursday June 4th [The Launch Night]
Ham Sandwich
Kiernan McMullan
Ruairi Coogan
Star Crossed Enemies

Thursday July 2nd:
Perry Blake
Margaret Healy
Henrietta Game
Garret Baker

Thursday August 6th:
Groom
Peadar King
Van Cleef
Joy Booth

More information about the gigs found here:
http://www.2uibestow.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/liveatboyles

Live: Dan Deacon and Ensemble at Whelan's

Due to popular demand, and the fact that Dan Deacon's live show is so amazing, a second date has been added for Dan Deacon with Ensemble at Whelan's. The new date will be June 4th, a Thursday, with the show taking place at 10pm.

Tickets are on sale now at a price of €17.50.

Dan at Whelan's last year:

Download: Dan Black - Symphonies (Passion Pit remix)

Just want to highlight this excellent remix from Passion Pit for Dan Black's 'Symphonies', a song previously known as 'HYPNTZ'. You'll remember I had that up sometime last year, but wires were crossed somewhere and I had to take it down. Hopefully the same won't happen here.

Note to Labels: If you do see something of yours here that you didn't authorise, let me know so I can tell you where it came from and show that I was actually given permission for it by someone!

Anyhow,
Download:
Dan Black - 'Symphonies' (Passion Pit Remix)

Live: Oxegen 2009 Daily Lineup

What better way to show you guys this than on the official Oxegen 2009 poster... Click to enlarge.

Album News: The Rest - Everyone All At Once

Not really news as such, as the album came out last month. What is new is the price though. Indiecater are almost giving away Everyone All at Once from Canadian indie band The Rest. Here's a little taster to get you hooked...

Download:
The Rest - 'Auspicious Beginnings'

Buy the album and stream it here:
http://www.indiecater.com/2009/05/the-rest-everyone-all-at-once/

Watch: Mumford and Sons - Dustbowl Dance

Live video of Mumford & Sons supporting the Maccabbees in London at Electric Avenue. Another one of my tips for 2009. I love the two EPs these guys put out.

Watch:


More info:
http://www.myspace.com/mumfordandsons