‘Probably the Best of the Beatles’ – Alan Partridge on his favourite Fab Four album. Just when you think the Meteor Awards couldn’t get any more redundant they shortlist the following LPs for Best Album: Best Irish Pop Album Blue Lights on the Runway – Bell X1 Tony was an Ex-Con – The Coronas The [...]

As a notoriously slow reader (with a growing pile of books on my list), I should have known that I wouldn’t have gotten round to reviewing Cork Rocks: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping (Mercier Press) until now, having hoped to do so much sooner. As a contributor to the Evening Echo and [...]

Having unfortunately missed Neon Indian and obliged a forgettable set by the Kissaway Trail, Guesslist and co wrangle standing room in a packed Opera House for White Lies. As with Guesslist’s company on the night, many present were curious onlookers availing of a free promotional ticket rather than devoted fans.