Beginning their trade by the simple curiosities that little boys possess, Puppetry of the Penis does exactly what it says on the tin, writes Colin Sweetman
On a typical Wednesday night in high summer, between the quiet town of San Ysidro, USA and the hustle-bustle of Tijuana, Mexico can be heard something familiar to the clamour of a certain cobble-locked street …
Size2shoes are the launch-pad for a whole new approach to the rock-star mentality. Surprisingly, the only addition to the well-known formula of “Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ roll” is fierce honesty.
For aul’ ones it’s relaxing, for kids it’s one of many sun-beamed memories, for students…it’s just another sunny place to go partying, writes Colin Sweetman.
After winning last year’s Battle of the Bands, Gran Casino’s frontman, Caimin Gilmore reassures Colin Sweetman that the band is still alive and jamming.
With just two days to find and stuff his face in Dublin’s premium takeaways, Colin Sweetman categorises the city’s finest.
A group that brought whistling back into fashion, singer-songwriter Peter Morén from Swedish outfit Peter Bjorn and John recounts his recent music career with Colin Sweetman.
Not as hairy as you might expect and influenced by everything from reggae to dance, Colin Sweetman talks to the musical mash-up that is Dreadzone.
Gig of the Fortnight:
The Wailers – 13.02.09 – UCD Student Bar – €27.50
Even though it has been almost 32 years since the release of Bob Marley’s magnum opus Exodus, the band still feel it necessary …
Le Galaxie are a band not just aiming for the bright lights but are taking them with them, writes Colin Sweetman.
Na Na Na… One terrible aspect of this album is the number of morose ballads mixed with electro-funk. Although the melodies of songs such as ‘So What’ and ‘Bad Influence’ are catchy (kudos to Max …
