New music for your ears...

Okay so we know I'm a fan of alt rock/indie music from Dublin. So here's a big plug for my new favourite thing to come from Ireland, Braille Club. Though I'm sure when my mother sends me over one of those crazy Tayto crisp/chocolate bars, that may change...
Braille club is made up of Rob, Alan, Dan and Philip.

The first song of theirs I listened to was Reanimator and just fell in love straight away. There was a very "Morrissey" feel to it, which I was a big fan of.
The second song on their 2 track demo, Under The Sun, ended up being the soundtrack of my life last week, I had it on repeat for a few days between my usual Pearl Jam and Gorillaz binges!

Download Under The Sun and Reanimator here!

  

So here's some wonderful news...

Next month (May 17th to be precise) they will be releasing their album, Divide.

The album launch will be held in the newly refurbished Voodoo Lounge on Arran Quay, Dublin. It's 5Euro at the door, full of drink promos, there shall be a DJ playing afterwards in to the wee hours of the morning. Although I'm on the other side of the world and won't be there, I am jealous of anyone who will be. You can pre-order the album from www.brailleclub.com (digital or hard copies available!) get yourself a t-shirt or if you really really like them... a private performance. Yeeeow!

Have the same info I just told you, but on a sexy poster. 

 

Here's a Sneaky preview of track "Jake Barnes" from the album that you've got like....3 days left to pre-order. Do it.

Raglans hit London...

I have a very lovely friend, Stephen. Over time I've been introduced to his three equally lovely friends; Conn, Liam and Ross. Together these four lads make the most amazing band of all time... RAGLANS.

Their music is seriously infectious. It just gets all up in your head and before you know it you're repeatedly singing Digging Holes without noticing. I've introduced many a friend to their music and there's just something in it for everyone. A massive highlight for me was seeing the lads play Knockanstockan this year in Blessington. The lighting, the crowd, the mud... It was by far the best gig of the weekend and it's just one of those moments that will stick with me forever.

Enough of the praise!

I'm here to tell you that Raglans are playing in London this week. If you haven't seen or heard these guys before.. then go. If you have seen or heard of them before...go again! The dates and venues they're playing are as follows:

While you're here.. 

Download their most recent EP, Long Live from itunes.

Watch their amazing videos on Youtube.

Follow them on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook.