Sunday 16 November 2014

2014 Northern Ireland Music Prize with Legends Therapy? & Winner Robyn G Shiels

15/11/14 Mandela Hall, Belfast.

Twelve albums were shortlisted for the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2014. The winner was announced at this special awards night at the Mandela Hall....Robyn G Shiels!





The shortlist:

Alana Henderson – Windfall


Ed Zealous – Wired 


Little Matador – Little Matador 


Malibu Shark Attack - Malibu Shark Attack


Mojo Fury – The Difference Between


More Than Conquerors - Everything I've Learnt


Rams Pocket Radio – Béton 


Robyn G Shiels – The Blood Of The Innocents 


Slomatics – Estron


Sullivan and Gold – For Foes


VerseChorusVerse – VerseChorusVerse


Wonder Villains – Rocky


The NI Music Prize event is produced by the Oh Yeah music centre and supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.


The NI Music Prize ended with a special presentation to the band Therapy?, who formed in 1989, this marks their 25 year anniversary. They were presented with an Oh Yeah Legend Award for their achievements.








The band performed their 1994 ‘Troublegum’ album with a few encores, ending with the classic 'Potato Junkie'


Honestly the best night I've had in a long time, great atmosphere. Thanks to Therapy? for letting me access the VIP area.

Monday 6 October 2014

Paper & Plastick - FREE DOWNLOAD SUBSCRIPTION ISSUE NO. 90 GREETINGS FROM... DENZIL A.K.A.

"A few months ago we put out an open call to bands from all over the world to submit music for our subscription series.  We hand picked them all and I hope you guys enjoy them as much as we do!
Today we have some sweet ass stoner/alternative or whatever you wanna call it all the way from Larne, UK.  Denzil A.K.A. is apparently one dude that goes by Smout.  He writes and performs everything minus the drums.  This stuff is really spacey and has one of the best bass tones.  Also, Smout’s vocals are haunting to say the least.  He apparently played in the band K.C. and the Moonshine band as well?  This guy seems awesome.
Denzil A.K.A. released their first EP late last year and hopefully will be hitting the road soon?
If you like what you hear, you can download the tracks below and head on over to their bandcamp/website if you want the whole shebang!"

Repulse - Buttman


Saturday 26 July 2014

Acid Nab - Electronic Harmonics

Previously featured on the Calling All Musicians post, Acid Nab have released a new album. Pre-Order Cd available at a reduced price for a limited time.




Monday 7 July 2014

Saturday 21 June 2014

Stenciled Crass Drumhead Going Up For Auction At Sotheby’s



A stenciled Crass drumhead is going up for auction as part of Sotheby’s rock and roll memorabilia event. The estimate is that it’ll go for between $15,000 and $20,000. The “Presley to Punk” auction will occur on June 24.