Ireland

Belfast-based music platform Soundspace have released their long-awaited debut EP! CutOff!CuttOff! have been given the honour of the first release and, in fitting fashion, they’ve stepped up with a huge four track EP. We’re talking upfront and energetic underground house cuts.  ‘Electricity’ is a body shaking groover, which excels very much due to it’s strong simplicity.... Read more »

Limerick native Ian O’Donovan returns to Kevin Saunderson’s iconic Detroit imprint KMS this week with a standout three track EP. ‘Saharan Sunset’ is the lead on the release, a track which first caught our eye via Thump/Vice, who deservedly sang the praises of the talented Irish producer. It’s a powerful melodic techno cut with a... Read more »

Rising Irish producer Jack Ward has followed up a killer debut on Claude Vonstroke’s Dirtybird imprint with a delicate deep techno cut titled ‘Boiler’. The production, a great contrast to ‘Yoghurt’ shows the producer is intent on showcasing a varied ensemble of styles and sounds. Opening up with a sombre atmosphere and minimal drum pattern the track... Read more »

Killekill/Trilogy Tapes producer and one half of the on-form Lakker, Ian McDonnell (better known as Eomac) has delivered an intricate, little rework of  ‘Donegal’, the new single from Meltybrains?. The Dublin based band, like Eomac, are an act very much on the rise, the boys are off to SXSW soon alongside the likes of Buffalo Sunn, Dott, Fight Like Apes,... Read more »

Killer tune incoming from Cork imprint Vision Collective Recordings! ‘DE1’ is a collaboration between two Dublin based DJs and Producers, Dominic Smith & Eoin Brennan and it has been treated to a delectable rework from Cork City veteran Mick Verma (Manuscript Records & Gotta Keep Faith Records). It’s a timeless house cut, ultra-deep and overflowing with... Read more »

Back again with a bang, Bedlam are welcoming over the DC10 Heavyweight/HotCreations talent ‘Richy Ahmed’  to one of the most talked about venues in Dublin the past few months, District 8. Being a Hot Natured resident & a close part to the Hot Creations inner circle, Richy has been doing damage all across the globe in recent years,... Read more »

In line with the recent change of our site, we’ve decided to start doing features of artists, labels, promoters and anyone else in the music world that we’ve been particularly impressed by or think deserves more recognition. With this in mind, and for the opening feature, we have the pleasure of presenting to you Brendan Gregoriy,... Read more »

Enigmatic Irishman Phil Kieran has been so kind this week as to share his full ‘Le Carousel LP’ with fans via Soundcloud. Dating from 2013, the eleven track collection is the first album under his indie/electronic moniker. The LP offers a beautiful melange of soothing synths, tender melodies and emotive atmospheric sounds. The perfect rewind for a... Read more »

The city of Dublin has been booming since the new year and it seems like that boom won’t be ending anytime soon as this weekend welcomes a number of huge acts including John Digweed, Antony Rother and Alex’Do. That’s not to mention our friends over at Bedlam, who are  continuing on with their rampage of massive gigs,... Read more »

If there was further proof needed that Irishman Kaily (Jonathan Kiely) is one to watch in 2015 then this is it! The Dublin based producer has been the standout talent to emerge from the burgeoning Irish scene over the past few months thanks to a string of successful releases on the likes of Lapsus Music,... Read more »