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March 5th: MURDER CAP instore thanks! bÚkl album launch, Lots of Jazz, RSD Tay Tay and Declan O Rourke Update, TALOS records, new NEIL YOUNG, LITTLE SIMZ and more.

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Hi folks

Hope all is well with ye!!

Thanks to those of ye who came to the murder capital last week…twas special….great lads, we had a good giggle with them after it was all over…i said to Adam when twas over “ im buzzin after that” so that’s a nice way for music to make you feel ( as ye know what power music has or ye wouldn’t be reading my rubbish every week).

Thanks as always to Tim on video and Ger on photos for us…two legends of the shop at this stage.

Anyhoo

Releases for this Friday the 7th of March include…

 

Big week in the siopa here…big few weeks ….our boy Shane… bUkl….releases his debut album “ blue ghost in the memory machine” on beautiful splattered vinyl and CD this friday the 7th of March.

Beautiful artwork by Jim Mc.

It’s a fierce proud day for Shane to see his creation out in the world … .but its a fierce proud day for me and the siopa also. The shop’s name is tied in with the release which is special for us.

I know Shane a long time, he used frequent the shop when he was a kid in Carrigaline…we opened there in 2001 ( a long time ago now) so Shane was only a child really and he used be in and out…Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit , Metallica that kind of stuff was his tipple if memory serves. He would be in and out with his dad also…always interesting chats with his dad. 

Shop moved to Douglas in 2011 and i didnt see Shane for a few years…then one day i think it was around 2014 Shane came into the shop in Douglas Court….we had a chat….he was coming off the back of some incredibly tough years with his mental health and he was trying to get back on the horse with life really. He asked me could he volunteer without pay in the shop just so he could start getting back in the swing of life…he came in  a few times without pay and i told him i can’t have you coming in and not paying you kid….so it was agreed one shift a week type thing….we are both still here thank god….so you can see why this release holds a special place in my heart…the boy… bUkl has come so far…i’m so proud of him.

As for musical talent….he has it in spades…i remember a few years ago chatting with Cian Heff ( ex music zone behind the counter and john blek rats drummer) …the two lads both done music degrees in UCC…at the end of fourth year…the 4th years perform for 15 minutes for the rest of the Music students …all four years…Cian told me in the four years he was in attendance in UCC …Shanes performance was the best…hands down was the term he used actually. 

I really like the album….so inventive, so creative…Shane plays everything you hear and wrote every word…heres a tune

bÚkl – I’ve Got a Gun and Sum Drugs (Official Music Video)

Standouts for me personally are “ sympathy friend”, “ paranoid euphoria” “ inmyhead” “ i mo chroi” and “im fine”

16 pieces across the album…its great.

I hope people will listen to  and support the album, it means a lot to us all … .I think the two bucks that work with me may have something special lined up later in the newsletter for the album launch…i look forward to it!!

Vinyl is 25 quid and CD is 15 quid … .paid directly to Shane please or if remote and want to buy it from the website thats fine also … .I hope ye try it and like it folks, i know how much it means….peace out.

bÚkl – I’m fine (Official Music Video)

Releases then for the 14th March…

 

RSD update here again folks…I don’t have any numbers yet on anything ( especially the problems) but a heads up on tay tay RSD release here….hoping i’ll still have enough to satisfy our shop floor demand…will know more closer to the day….here’s the email from the rep

“there is very limited stock of the Taylor Swift Record Store Day title for UK & Ireland. 

Based on the total stock coming into our UK warehouse compared with the demand, all orders will be cut back by the UK. 

We will advise of these cuts when we know.”
Also one i want to flag with ye for Record Store Day is this release:

Declan O’Rourke ALBUM – KYABRAM WITH KISSES XX Record Store Day/Smart Vinyl (inclusion of digital content accessed through QR code)

’Kyabram with Kisses XX’ includes exclusive Smart Vinyl technology and two brand new guest recordings by Paul Weller and Imelda May. In 2004, Declan O’Rourke released ‘Since Kyabram’, his debut album, capturing the heart of the Irish music scene and quickly garnering critical acclaim, earning gold, platinum, and double platinum certifications. Two decades later, to celebrate the iconic milestone, Declan is releasing ‘Kyabram with Kisses XX’ , a very special Record Store Day limited edition Smart Vinyl twist on the original album. A hand-picked selection of O’Rourke’s own favourites from the album makeup SIDE A, while special guest contributions either replace or contribute to other tracks from the album on Side B, with never-heard-before bonus material peppering the journey throughout. 

 

One for the Weller fans,  as I do believe Weller sings “ Galileo” on the RSD record….not sure we plugged it before now…so here’s the plug….the record is 33 quid. Shout back if interested!!
Main week we are hawking this week is for Friday the 21st March so if you spot anything you fancy here…please shout.

We got some records from Eoin French’s ( Talos) manager and family recently.

We aren’t going to put them on the site just yet as we would like them to sell locally really if we can.

We have a good few copies of Eoin’s second album “ far out dust” on both vinyl and cd if anyone is interested give us a mail….we have a few CD copies of “ wild alee! also.

An awful awful loss Eoin is,  especially to his family and friends…but even for people like me who didnt know him but  really liked his music, it’s terrible and hard to fathom really…we play his music in the shop here quite regularly so its lovely to have his record in the shop with us.

Here is a beautiful tune from “ far out dust”….his music will outlast us all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ric3yCCe6c&list=OLAK5uy_nFevAVislXkjCks1aGOv9CsNv_PopQoY8

Going to hand ye over to the bUkl now as he takes ye down the road with announcements etc

Hi everyone!
Ray, thanks so much for you words up above, I really appreciate them. Delighted you like the album.
Hopefully people will take a chance on it.
It’s actually mad when you think I bought my first CD with my own money in Music Zone the year you opened in Carrigaline. It was The Offspring – Conspiracy of One, I still love that record.
And now I have an album of my own music out on vinyl through Music Zone. Thanks so much for your help with it.
A shop regular described the music as like ‘Car Seat Headrest channeling Elliott Smith’ to me recently. I’ll take it. If you think that sounds interesting you might enjoy.

As Ray mentioned, Young Adam and I have been jamming together with the bÚkl songs in a live setting, and we’re delighted (if a little nervous) to share with ye a special behind-closed-doors live instore performance for the album launch.
Been a loooong time since I performed in any live sense, so go easy:
https://youtu.be/9m0zQQdyBGs?si=_hbl0SMhBGZXN_jp

Just to note, with the album, I had to cut ‘I’m fine’ from the Vinyl version as I didn’t have the budget for a 2 LP. but it’s on the CD and will be on Spotify too from Friday.
The album is dedicated to my late friends, Lorraine Quinn, a music nut and such a kind soul, and Paul Hodder, who I played some of the songs on the album with about 10 years ago.

Anyway, better get to the normal hawking!

Neil Young and Van Morrison are playing together this summer in Malahide Castle. I’d love to go but will have to see, hopefully tickets don’t sell out too fast.
They each have new releases coming. Neilo has ‘Coastal: The Soundtrack’ which will be out on CD, vinyl and indies Clear Vinyl on April 18th.
Here’s a bit about that:
“‘Coastal’ is a personal, behind-the-scenes documentary on Neil Young as he cruises the coast on his 2023 solo US tour. The film gives an intimate view of the maverick musician, as he navigates a return to the stage post-Covid. From his everyday observations on the bus to his candid banter with his audience. Coastal is a rare peek behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast. The film was shot and directed by Daryl Hannah. The soundtrack features 11 Neil Young songs including ‘Song X’, ‘Vampire Blues’ ‘Expecting To Fly’, ‘Throw Your Hatred Down’, ‘I Am A Child’, and ‘Prime of Life’.”

And Van the Man has ‘Remembering Now‘ out on June 13th.

UK rap queen, LITTLE SIMZ is back with her 4th (?) album, called ‘Lotus’, out May 9th. She’s brill. Lots of different influences in the music from punk to jazz.
Here’s a new tune from her: https://youtu.be/GvrNPiz7rHw?si=jUdx0OzI7qcv3Y6O
Bit of Massive Attack to that.
That’ll be on CD, black vinyl and ‘Electric’ Pink Splatter vinyl.

And another new album, from BILLY NOMATES – Metalhorse. I remember we listened to her first album quite a bit in the shop. That’s out on May 16th on CD, indies blue ‘galaxy’ vinyl and silver vinyl.
And here’s a new tune from her:
https://youtu.be/BxMrKNp0Tr0?si=35YfJfzmNTsLfgYL

Here’s the list of everything else with release dates:

Think that’s everything.
Thanks very much to everyone who has shown interest in my music so far.
I’m on Red FM this Sunday at 7 talking to Mags Blackburn about the album. I’m a bit allergic to the promotion side but I suppose it might help get the word out.
Thanks as well to Young Adam for working with me on the live side of things. He’s a great bandmate.

Speaking of, here’s his latest Instagram run-through of releases:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGqi2yEsQPW/?igsh=MXV4Z2t3c2p6cDdnNg==

Ar ais leat so, Ray. Slán.

Thanks Shane

Sin e for this week so folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

Feb 26th: PINK FLOYD first time on vinyl, last few spots for MURDER CAPITAL instore, RSD Updates, FDC neon 7 inch, A.L.S. Test Press winner, STEVE REICH Box Set, and new SWANS

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Hi Folks

Hope all is well with ye.

Releases in the siopa for this Friday the 28th of Feb include…

 

 

Really so looking forward to tomorrow evening folks when we welcome the 5 lads from THE MURDER CAPITAL for an instore here with us in the shop to launch their third long player “ blindness”….and i’m not talking shite here, this is such a good record, i genuinely love it…track after track is quality.

One of my own favourites here…the drumming on this is sensational…bass damn fine also

That Feeling
We are at the cap now really. Might squeeze 4 or 5 more in….buy album from site if you want to go.

There is a little time change …with Doors for the instore now 6 pm … .performance will be 6.15 or 6.20 … .the shop will be closed from 5.15 to Joe public …and doors then at 6 pm.

The lads will perform a stripped back set of songs from the album for 30 minutes and sign every single person’s record or cd after … .if you can’t make it and want a signed copy again buy from the site with note to get signed.

Feel free to bring your own beer if you like…all good.

I think that’s the info … .love this band so it’s a great thrill to have them in our home.

Here’s another belter from the album…great tune…ill say it again…its tune after tune after tune…a great record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpDJLv2sIeU&list=PLZmpSK3klBc7h2MpmP4jcqd5TPKesfbcl&index=5

See ye lucky ducks tomorrow.

Releases then for the 7th of march include…

 

RSD update….this will be weekly id say….UNIVERSAL, Cargo and Lago RSD orders were sent up last Sunday….what’s done is done with them now….ill be doing a whole heap more this weekend again

Got the pricing for Integral titles for RSD and Cherry Red as well in the last few days so here is the pricing for INTEGRAL and Cherry Red for RSD:

INTEGRAL Pricing

CHERRY RED Pricing

 

Need anything above, shout in the next few days

There is a madness release via State 51 for RSD….3 OR 4 of ye after it….it will be 40 quid best i can do….costs circa 35 to 40 euro to get boxes delivered from the UK for  some companies since brexit…generally 15 sterling delivery ….this would have been pre brexit also and fair enough…the kicker is the courier companies are absolutely flaaing it ( cork slang for taken the piss for non Leesiders) charging 20 euros handling fee since brexit…what a load of bollocks…dpd the best of them but the rest of completely flaaaaing it…so delivery plus dog shite handling fees equal 40 euro….4 records…ye get the maths…basically anyone else want the madness one before i go mad myself ?

Will be doing RSD orders for Integral, Proper, Sony, Little Amber Fish, SRD, Shellshock and Plastichead this weekend so still time to wishlist on those.

Warner and Cherry Red are the following week then.

Just a quick note as well … .Andy Bell signed vinyl ones are now 14th March…CD version still this week … .sorry for delay.

Also we are getting a fontaines 7”….most spoken for already … .have 4 left to sell as i send this … .was announced last thursday or friday…email us if interested.

Also the winner of the signed A LAZARUS SOUL test pressing of “ D” is Dave Perrott … .Congratulations Dave … .pick it up next time you’re in…a sweet one … .bit green here to be honest!!

Releases then for the 14th March….will be ordering these titles over the next few days so if interested in anything shout please

Right going to hand ye to Shane now as he takes ye down the road etc.

Thanks, Ray. Hello all!
Tomorrow evening should be a great one, will probably see some of ye there.
We’ve all been playing the album in the siopa for the last couple weeks, well worth picking up.
Delighted to have them instore.

First one to mention from me this week is a biggie! PINK FLOYD – At Pompeii is being released on a few formats including on 2 LP vinyl for the first time and it’s remastered by Steven Wilson.
An iconic concert film really. This is essential for Floyd fans I think. I think I might go for it on Blu Ray which includes behind the scenes footage of them working on songs from Dark Side. Looking forward to it. It’s being released on May 2nd.
Here’s ‘Echoes’ from it: https://youtu.be/gkwQV6t3t8w?si=l6p9OfY7Fei5dfrI

Also on the PINK FLOYD stuff, there’s a host of reissues of their 1970s albums on CD and Vinyl due out at the end of March.

Scottish group, CONSTANT FOLLOWER have a new album coming out (might be an instore at some point) ‘The Smile You Send Out Returns To You‘. Lovely atmospheric folky sound. Here’s a tune from it: https://youtu.be/2UVAx37rcsE?si=QCfWOm0oqQ9a_jh2

And before I bate through the list, there’s a brand new album coming out on May 30th by SWANS – Birthing on 2 CD+DVD or 3 LP+DVD. I know there’s a few SWANS fans who frequent the siopa. Here’s a bit of info on it:
“Swans return with Birthing, the latest album, developed over the course of a yearlong 2023–2024 tour.

Birthing is released via Mute and Young God Records. The initial pressings of the deluxe vinyl and CD include a bonus DVD featuring Swans Live 2024 (Rope) The Beggar, a concert film by Marco Porsia documenting the band’s most recent US tour. The DVD also includes I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me To Sing, a documentary by Christopher Nicholson following Michael Gira’s 2022 solo tour.

Refined through relentless improvisation and live performance, as well as newly composed studio pieces, Birthing is a testament to Michael Gira’s uncompromising sonic vision. Beginning as skeletal acoustic compositions, the songs were gradually expanded and transformed in the studio with longtime live members and collaborators.”

Here’s what else is coming down the line:

Think that’s all folks.
On the bÚkl album coming out on Friday week, myself and Young Adam are working on something for it, so all going well, fingers crossed, I’ll include it in next week’s newsletter.

See ye tomorrow evening.

Thanks as always for listening
Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia.

Feb 19th: Last few spots for MURDER CAPITAL instore, Lastish calls for RSD Wishlists, PUMPKINS red reissue, A.L.S. Signed Test Press Comp, new PERFUME GENIUS and JIMMY PAGE box set

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Hi folks

Hope all is well.

Going to start with releases for this Friday the 21st feb please…

 

Right so the RSD thing is always a little messy from our end…sorry we do our best and sometimes info is flaky.

So a few notes here…

NB Just 3 days left to get RSD wishlists back to me ( especially uni, cargo and Lasgo)…3 days ….need them by Saturday the 22nd of Feb.

We are still awaiting pricing from Cherry Red and also Integral….so we cant price these for ye yet…sorry.

Because of this may be best to look through the whole rsduk list here

https://www.recordstoreday.co.uk/rsd-list (scroll down a bit to see list)

 

There is a new company for RSD this year called Lasgo ( they have got the roster for New West and Yeproc amongst others….so here is the pricing for Lasgo titles for RSD:

LASGO RSD List with Prices

 

The price on the taylor 7” (Universal) for RSD has dropped and is now 20 euro retail.

 

And here is everything we have priced so far together…

https://musiczone.ie/category/record-store-day-2025/


Releases then for the 28th of Feb include….

 

 

Not many spots left for the Murder Capital instore with us now…so if you want to attend I’d be moving on it in the next few days folks.

If you can’t make it and want a signed lp or cd … .buy it from the site and put a note for us to get it signed please and we will get it sorted!

Also last chance to enter the competition for the A LAZARUS SOUL test pressing of “ the D they put between the R and the L”….signed by the four members of the band….a really beautiful item….order the album from us in the next few days to be in with a chance of winning the signed Test Pressing….great to see their latest album nominated for the choice Irish album of the year.

Main week for our attention this week is releases for friday the 7th March….our own boys album is out that day as well!!

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as usual as he takes ye down the road etc

Sound, Ray, thanks. How’s it going everyone?
That ALS Test pressing would be a lovely prize!

Lot’s to get through from me today, so we’ll get craicing.

First one to mention is a stone cold 90s rock/grunge classic in SMASHING PUMPKINS – Siamese Dream! Brilliant album. I love the alt rock/grunge stuff from around that time. This has been hard to find on vinyl for a good while I think, or if it’s been available it was crazy money.
There will be black vinyl and limited red smoke vinyl of it. It’ll be out on April 11th.
Here’s a cool little Youtube clip of Butch Vig talking to Rick Beato about the recording of Siamese Dream: https://youtu.be/7j7YoWY92wA?si=s3crbCKA5L4cY0u1

THE SMILE have a brand new 12 inch of two remixes of tracks from the Cutouts album.
Here’s one of them: https://youtu.be/jploYl1mL2M?si=JHIg1lieo9VWxd1j
Sounds good! It’s out at the end of March.

There’s a brand new album from EZRA FURMAN, ‘Goodbye Small Head’ coming out on May 16th. CD or berry coloured vinyl of that. Here’s a tune: https://youtu.be/eLCWXWw4UHA?si=JXDo6itLbV1iIox0

And JIMMY PAGE & THE BLACK CROWES – Live at the Greek: 25th Anniversary is coming out on 3 CD, 2 LP black vinyl or a deluxe 6 LP vinyl box set on March 14th

Here’s a list of everything else coming out in the coming months:

A daycent amount there!

Here’s Young Adam’s latest Insta video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGGgTF8sV3c/?igsh=MWxwNGcybmQ2NGZ2eg==

Must get my RSD wishlist in.
That’s all so from me. Back to you , Ray, cheers.

Thanks a mil Shane!

Sin e really for this week folks

Try get wishlists in to help us both

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia.

Feb 12th: RSD 2025 Lists with Prices, and call for Wishlists! new bdrmm, ANDY BELL with signed print, MUIREANN B, TRACY CHAPMAN coloured reissue and Silver OASIS

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Hi folks

Hope all is well with ye.

The aul Record Store Day ( RSD) creeps at us doesn’t it….bit more info for ye here

So Shane is going to put up links from the various record companies with the Euro retail pricing on them so you have an idea what you’re getting into!

Timeline is short enough … .one record company wants orders back to them by close of play Thursday the 27th of Feb ( NB SEE BELOW….WISHLISTS NEED TO BE BACK BY CLOSE OF DAY SATURDAY the 22nd FEB) … .others then are 3rd of March 5th of March and 6th of March type thing.

NB NB NB….Universal came late to the party with their pricing and NB NB NB they require their RSD orders back by noon Monday the 24th of Feb….so i need wishlists back now by close of play Saturday the 22nd of Feb….this is nb folks…scrap above and wishlists back by close of play Saturday the 22nd of feb so i have time Sunday to put my order up…so just 10 days left to get wishlists back to us…so if interested  spend a little bit of time on it and get us wishlist by sat 22nd Feb

So it gives ye folks 10 days to have a look and see what you may like/want…additions and subtractions are cool before the 22nd Feb…after that not cool….heres one record company rules…

 

  • Please do not alter or edit the order form(s) or use 0’s as this will affect your orders
  • Please only send me one order, I will not be taking any extra orders or emails asking to add anything or amend – any additional orders will be disregarded.
  • We will not accept late orders.

So 10 days please folks … .nb i cannot overstate how important the wish lists are for us…

Heres the links from Shane anyhoo with the pricing…happyish reading


All the companies together, just scroll down:
https://musiczone.ie/category/record-store-day-2025/

Ans here’s each record company individually:

WARNER RSD List with Prices

SONY RSD List with Prices

PROPER RSD List with Prices

REPUBLIC OF MUSIC RSD List with Prices

PLASTICHEAD RSD List with Prices

CARGO RSD List with Prices

The ORCHARD RSD List with Prices

SRD RSD List with Prices

SHELLSHOCK RSD List with Prices

LITTLE AMBER FISH RSD List with Prices

UNIVERSAL RSD List with Prices

 

And here are releases for this Friday the 14th of Feb

 

One thing i forgot to mention re RSD…as the weeks go on i will update on the newsletter, records that are gonna be tight….there are always some, its the nature of it….ill update here as they occur…best advice is this, get in on the day and as early as possible

Releases then for the 21st Feb

 

We have about 20 spots left for the murder cap in store folks so if you want to join us pick up a cd or lp from the link here:
https://musiczone.ie/?s=murder+capital+-+blindness+instore

Main week for this week is releases for the 28th of Feb…if you like the look of anything here please shout

Nb nb we still have some of the hand numbered vinyl with signed art cards and some cds also with signed art card…Muireann is a talent!!

Listen for yourselves…and she only a kid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnFEEnzgg_A

 

Going to hand ye to Shane now as he takes ye down the road etc….firstly i would like to thank those of ye who supported Adam and his band (Cutouts)  with their EP launch last weekend…folks are great, heartwarming it is…thank ye. Still some of the EP left on CD here in the shop…just 7 quid or whatever you want to pay, to help the lads someway towards the recording of and pressing of the album.

Focus will be moving to the bUkl ( Shane here with us) album over the next few weeks ahead of its release on the 7th March … .beautiful vinyl and CD … .beautiful artwork by Jim Mc…i spent some time with the album this past week and it’s kind of blowing me away…but more on that in the coming weeks

Right over to you kid…

Hey Ray, ah that means alot that you’re liking my album so far, thank you! Looking forward to people hearing it.
There’s an article about the album and my journey to it in today’s Carrigdhoun newspaper if anyone from the area wants to read.

The Cutouts EP is a lovely listen by the way, looking forward to their album.

Howdy everyone! Hope yere good.

First up to mention from me today is a nice reissue of TRACY CHAPMAN‘s debut self titled album. It hasn’t been out on vinyl in ages I don’t think. Now coming out on transparent orange vinyl and standrard black vinyl too on April 4th. A classic.

OASIS are reissuing their fourth LP, ‘Standing On the Shoulders of Giants’ on limited silver vinyl for its 25th anniversary. Myself and Young Adam were agreeing the other day that it’s an underrated album.
That’s out at the end of the month.

And an Irish release, the new album from MONCRIEFF – Maybe It’s Fine is coming out on March 28th on CD and pink/white marbled vinyl.
Here’s a recent tune from it:
https://youtu.be/BnO_2cyQF_c?si=P0pK-w1N8AAWfoDx

And here are a few others coming soonish:

No Young Adam video this week, will be one next week I think.

Sound, Ray, back to you so. Slán.

Thanks Shane

Sin e for this week really folks

If i didn’t mention it, wishlists back by 22nd feb please

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

Feb 5th: MURDER CAPITAL In-store! RSD 2025 LIst! Anthony Ruby in-store video! More Merch! new BCNR! new Elton John! and more

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Hi folks

Lots of big news tonight….we are a day later than usual for a good reason.

First things first, we are only thrilled to welcome THE MURDER CAPITAL for an instore in the shop.

This will be for the launch of their third long player “ blindness” , available on CD, black vinyl and indies yellow vinyl. The instore will be on Thursday the 27th of Feb at 6 pm.

Spots will be tight so to guarantee entry, buy the album from the link below on your chosen format…there will still be a cap on numbers so don’t delay too much i would think … .30% full already.

https://musiczone.ie/?s=the+murder+capital

 

Delighted to welcome the lads, this is the third time we have been involved with them for their album releases and it’s a great honour to welcome them to the shop this time. We really believe in this band and are so looking forward to hearing the new songs….the lads will perform live in the shop on Thursday the 27th at 6pm and sign everyone’s records or cds after the performance…. It will be a special one.

Here is the latest single from the record

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4o_osTBrE0

 

Right so releases for this friday the 7th of Feb include …

 

 

A day late because of the Record Store Day list … .yep its just out in the last while and yep its that time of the year again!!
Here it is: https://www.recordstoreday.co.uk/rsd-list

Most of ye know the drill, but if you dont then ill try give a quick summary….oh lord.

If interested in anything on the RSDUK list here, please wishlist us back what you would like to get….this is a not a guarantee you will get it, but it greatly enhances your chances of getting the record….no wishlist , then very little chance of getting the record….we cannot “ keep” records for people but wish lists allow me the chance to fight for qtys and titles to cover the demand in our shop…every shop is different….so wish lists are NB NB.

So if you spot something and you would like it, email us back.

As the weeks proceed , we will put RSD pricing on the newsletter  ( as we get them)
No pricing just yet…just the big list….thats it really…ta wish list leabhair ar oscailt ….you will have 2 to maybe 3 weeks to get wishes back to us. Sin e on that for now.

Adam:
Hi all, back again with a link to a song off the 5 track EP we have coming out! Here ye go: https://on.soundcloud.com/WpBEUNBgVmvcY5VFA It’s a track called Dry Your Eyes. It’s a demo of a song that’ll be going on our album when the time comes. All going well I should have a few cds for sale now too. 7 euros on the shelf. 

As I said last week Erin will have her artwork on display on the day so pop in to have a look. Done using reclaimed materials from the lough. Ill send a free copy of it to anyone who wants it over email too and again if you like what you hear and would like to help towards the album, every cent goes towards it. Pop the shop an email if you’d like a copy! That’s all from me folks. Scary stuff! Here’s the cover again: 

Releases then for the 14th Feb include…

We have started a range of Merch in the shop, good quality, good prices….young Adam’s baby really

https://musiczone.ie/product-category/clothing/

 We can access thousands of items…tees generally 20 quid and hoodies 35 to 40.

Check out your fav band or your nieces/nephews sons/daughters favourite band

If you fancy something heres the link to browse yourself and if you want someit email us

Thanks!
https://www.rockofftrade.com/account.jhtm

Oh yeah , one other thing, the Rush deluxe box was priced wrong last week….sorry…here’s the right link!

https://musiczone.ie/product/rush-50-deluxe-7-lp-vinyl-set/

So main week for this week is Friday the 21st feb ( will be ordering some or all of these over the next few days)

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road with announcements etc…

Sorry before i do, here is the wonderful instore by Anthony Ruby and friends from a week or two back.

https://galleries.vidflow.co/i2cgpvx9

Thanks Tim!

Over to you Shane…

Cheers, Ray, bud. Hi everyone, hope all is good with ye.
Lots going on this week isn’t there? Excited for the Murder Capital and RSD.

Sorry now to be spamming ye with stuff, but I put up a new bÚkl video/song on my Youtube channel and just wanted to share here with ye. Before I do though, just want to mention a trigger warning as there’s a depiction of self-harm and prescription drugs in it. It’s track 3 off my upcoming album. Hope ye enjoy. I got a fairly harsh comment on it earlier today…the nature of putting stuff out there I suppose. If ye would consider subscribing I’d appreciate it. Anyway, here it is. Oh, bonus points if ye can spot Young Adam in it:
https://youtu.be/aF-7vdThYqk?si=w9NaWhZDoTfCBqdT

First up to mention from me of what’s coming down the road is one that came in late last week, it’s a new FLEETWOOD MAC compilation, ‘1975-1987’ It’s going to be out as a 5 CD set and a Clear vinyl 6 LP set on March 28th.
It includes ‘Fleetwood Mac’ (1975), ‘Rumours’ (1977), ‘Tusk’ (1979), ‘Mirage’ (1982), and ‘Tango in the Night’ (1987).

Roger Waters is releasing a Super Deluxe 10 LP Box Set of his Dark Side of the Moon Redux
Here’s a bit about that: 

‘Roger Waters is set to release a Super Deluxe Box Set of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux’ his 2023 50th Anniversary homage to the original, on Friday 14th March 14 2025 with special live versions of the iconic songs from Roger’s appearances at The London Palladium on October 8 & 9, 2023.

Super Deluxe Box Set includes:

  • The Dark Side Of The Moon Reduxon: 2LP Gold Vinyl / CD / Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos Mix, 96/24 Audio
  • The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux Liveon: Gold Vinyl / CD / Blu-ray: 96/24 Audio
    Roger Waters Track by Track video interview
  • 4 x 10″ Vinyl from the original Reduxalbum cut at 45 RPM for: Money, Time, Speak To Me / Breathe and Us and Them, each with an artwork etched B-side.
  • 40-page Commemorative Book of Photographs from The Making of the Album, Rehearsals, and RogerWaters Redux Live at The London Palladium.
  • Hand numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Roger Waters Quote:
“All that is gone, all that’s to come?  Looking back or looking forward, Dark Side of the Moon offers you choice. The choice is yours. Darkness or the Light”.’

Oh, another one that we didn’t get until late last week, a brand new album from BLACK COUNTRY NEW ROAD, ‘Forever Howlong’! It’ll be released on April 4th and we’ll be getting the indies coloured version of it as well as std vinyl and cd.
Here’s a new track from it, bit more poppy than previous stuff: https://youtu.be/Cae57TpoyZg?si=CluLG6XELSeahD9N Good band, I like them.

And here’s a list of all the other releases:

Here’s Young Adam with the instagram run down:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFihzVRMSFC/?igsh=ZzN2ZXdyYjV5bGZ2

Back to the boss man so. Sound!

Thanks Shane!!

Homework for next week….murder cap, rsd wishlists and merch…throw in two our fathers and a few hail marys as well
Right sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

Jan 29th: AOTY Voucher Winner, a personal word from Declan O Rourke, signed new RICHARD DAWSON, YOUNG ADAM’s NEWS, blue note Jazz CDs and a RUSH Box Set

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How d folks

Hope all is well

I have a head like a sieve and forgot to shout out the winner of the 50 euro voucher last week ….Rick looks after the albums of the year poll for us so i just asked him who was the  number 27 responder to the albums of the year…the reply was this

Maurice Hickey is #27 

Right so releases for this Friday the 31st Jan so folks…

 

 

Declan O Rourke has a 20th anniversary of what really is a classic Irish record …a stone wall classic full stop, hard to believe it’s 20 years old! “ Since Kyabram” is being reissued on the 7th of Feb. The formats are a deluxe 2LP Gatefold set and a deluxe digipack CD. 

The Deluxe reissue includes the original album along with a second disc packed with never-before-heard bonus material.

Here is one of these unreleased gems below…beautiful.

https://kmb-communications.disco.ac/track-new/142802514?user_id=679391&signature=0tuai0LVeeO3QtdqvaQMAdJvEGA%3Az4r3gnZj

Declan has been a friend of the shop for a good few years now , played in the siopa one day 7 or 8 years ago and bought some records from time to time.

Here is a few words from Declan for our newsletter about the project:

‘Since Kyabram was not only my first complete offering of artistic expression, but the culmination of years applying myself to the learning of a great craft and infusing it with an identity of my own. Getting to make a record was a privilege I took very seriously and when it came time to, I entered the studio with a collection of songs I felt were strong, and distinctly mine.

I revelled in the studio environment and had the best of musicians to help in pursuing the vision I had for each song. We went for the old school vibe of playing together in the same room and capturing performances. It was a magical time and a dream to watch each of the songs landing. But the most unexpected thing for me was to witness something being born that was far beyond anything I had imagined and that had legs to stand up all on its own. Surreal and magical, the experience was something entirely new, and very addictive.But it all happened so fast at the 8me. So the re-release, in celebration of its anniversary (along with all the extra surprises found hidden among the master tapes and my own archives recently), has been a great chance to go back and absorb Kyabram at a different pace. It sounds as fresh as ever to me, but this 8me around I had the wonderful sense of just being a passenger, and of how lucky I am to have been a part of it all.”

And we have a newsletter special also folks….Declan has signed 20 copies of the deluxe LP ( its a beautiful package ) and 10 copies of the deluxe cds for our customers….not online, newsletter only….so if you want a signed LP or signed CD….shout back here to us…thanks for those Declan.

So releases for the 7th of feb then folks include…

The Bren Berry ( Revenlino)  solo record is out this Friday the 31st of Jan…nice bit of excitement building around it…here’s the third single from the record …really like this song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEPZlf1H5bg

 

Don’t forget to read the entire message if we go on a bit and it suddenly stops!

Also the newsletter could well be a day late next week….theres a method to my madness as my mother used say!!

I think the boy Adam has a few words to say also….off you go kid…

‘Hi all! So our band The Cutouts are excited to announce that our debut E.P is being released on the 7th of February. It’s 5 tracks. 3 done at home & 2 with Shannon up in Studio 23 (Heres the insta in you want to check the place out: https://www.instagram.com/studio23cork/) The idea behind it was to put together tracks we’ve done that won’t make the album to help fund it. Songs we’ve had lying around but worked too hard on/like too much not to release.

 We’re calling it “Scraps” and it’s been a labour of love over the last few months. In the 5 tracks is “Dry Your Eyes” which will be included on the album but done a bit differently, a Bob Dylan cover of “It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry” and a country song that my friend Erin Halpin sings on with me. Erin also did the artwork for it, using reclaimed materials from The Lough,  which she’ll have on display the Friday of release in the shop! She’s an extremely talented artist and an equally good singer and I’m proud to have it displayed. Heres her insta if you’d like to give her a follow: https://www.instagram.com/erinhalpinart/

Scraps will be available to download on Bandcamp for free because we wanted everyone to hear it. As I said before, the hope is to raise some funds to make an album that’s ready to go so we ask if you like what you hear and want to hear more that you consider donating. Every cent goes towards the album. 

So heres a link to our Bandcamp page: https://thecutouts.bandcamp.com/ And heres our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecutoutsband_/. Bandcamp is a bit bare looking. I only set it up last night (Flakey out!) but it’ll look the part by release day!! I know some of you don’t use Bandcamp too so if you want to pop us an email I’ll put ye on a list and send it over with the artwork on the 7th. If ye’d like to donate we can sort that too. Anyways, thanks for listening and thanks to Ray, Shane, Mia and everyone who supported along the way. I’ll leave ye with a snap of the artwork: 

 

Main week for this week is for releases Friday the 14th Feb so will be buying these from the record companies over the next few days

Marking 85 years representing The Finest In Jazz, UM Japan are making available no less than 118 titles selected from Blue Note’s analog “Tone Poet” and “Classic Vinyl” reissue series on UHQ-CD. Remastering by Kevin Gray, these releases reproduce the sound of the original master tapes as faithfully as possible. Each title is presented on 1 UHQ-CD jewel case with obi-strip with original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay

It would take us about 3 hours to link these 30 titles below even though i think they would sell ( some of them definitely)….we linked a few of our favourites….but if interested please shout back….4 batches of these been released this year….this is the first batch….price is 20 quid each…let us know if interested in any over the next few days please!!!

Andrew Hill Point of Departure
Anthony Williams Spring
Art Blakey Mosaic
Big John Patton Let Em’ Roll
Bud Powell Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 4
Donald Byrd Slow Drag
Grant Green I Want To Hold Your Hand
Herbie Hancock Empyrean Isles
Herbie Nichols Trio Herbie Nichols Trio
Horace Parlan Speakin’ My Peace
Horace Silver Blowin’ The Blues Away
Jimmy Smith Home Cookin’
Larry Young Unity
Lou Donaldson Blues Walk
McCoy Tyner Time for Tyner
Miles Davis Volume 1
Sonny Clark Trio Sonny Clark Trio
Sonny Rollins Newk’s Time
Thelonious Monk Genius of Modern Music
Wayne Shorter Adam’s Apple
Andrew Hill Dance with Death
Bobby Hutcherson San Francisco
Cecil Taylor Unit Structures
Duke Pearson The Right Touch
Freddie Hubbard Blue Spirits
Gracham Moncur III Evolution
Grant Green Green Street
Hank Mobley No Room for Squares
Ike Quebec Heavy Soul
Jackie McLean Damon’s Dance

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he goes through the ones down the road:

Hey all, hope yere well.
Cheers, Ray! I watched the Frank and Walters doc on RTE player last weekend. Very good.
Noelle kept saying ‘I love Cork!’ as we watched it!

I’d definitely recommend Adam’s music with the band. High quality stuff. Bits of the Frames, Whipping Boy and Mogwai in there I think.

First one down the line for me to mention is a new RUSH box set, ’50’. Does what it says on the tin, a compilation of their stuff from the past 50 years but also includes some unreleased material and a hardcover book. Out March 21st.
There’s a 4 CD box set version as well as a 7 LP vinyl version. They’re great, pricing seems a bit mad on it though.

Next one to mention, the new album from Nigerian guitarist, MDOU MOCTAR – Tears of Injustice. This is coming out on February 28th. I like his sound. The album is an acoustic re-working of his debut album. Here’s a new track from it: https://youtu.be/tMUEnIBaCFU?si=_ZJWM-hB0l5BUg9b
It’ll be released on CD, black vinyl and indies blue vinyl.

And the soundtrack to the new BOB DYLAN biopic, ‘A Complete Unknown’ preformed by Timothee Chalamet is coming out on CD and red vinyl on February 28th also.
Went to see it last week, very enjoyable. What I really liked was that Timothee sang and played everything for real.
Some of it is a bit dramatic but sure that’s to be expected I suppose.

Another film star, LADY GA GA has a brand new album coming out on March 7th, called ‘Mayhem‘.
I really liked the new Joker movie she was in.

Here’s everything else coming down the road:

Sin about sin from me, this week. Keep an eye out over the next few days though, we have a big announcement.

Thanks, Shane.

Thanks as always for listening,
Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia

January 22nd: First In-store gig of the Year, KENDRICK date change, FRANKS Doc, THE OCELOTS debut, bÚkl debut, Tone Poet Jazz Vinyl, new WATERBOYS LP and AOTY Results!

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Hi folks

Hope all is well enough.

Releases for this Friday the 24th of Jan include…

Our first instore of the year is this coming Saturday the 24th @ 2 pm when we welcome Anthony Ruby ( Uileann pipes/vocals) accompanied by Cárthach Ó Nuanáin on Keyboards/Guitar/Bouzouki and Tom Boutazz on double bass to the shop.

Anthony is launching his vinyl record “ black water rising” with us, he shall also have CDs.

Anyone who can’t make it and would like a signed copy, email us and we will sort it or buy it from the site also.

This should be a lovely instore.

Cash preferred for the instore if possible.

Here is another tune from the album to whet yer appetite a bit, hope to see ye on Saturday!

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/clw2grcc7n4toskw2anx1/Anthony-Ruby-07-Blackwater-Rising.wav?rlkey=kcdy0j8hofob7u929de3vgsv9&e=1&st=wqfk0efv&dl=0

Here are the releases for the 31st of Jan…

Nb note … .MJ Lendermann reissue is now the 31st jan and the new Manics is moved back to the 7th of Fen and the new Kendrick is now moved forward to 7th of feb from feb 21.

Anyhoo here’s what’s coming on the 31st jan folks…

I see Garth Hudson and John Sykes passed over the last few days….Hudson the last living member of a great “ band”. End of an era.

I have to flag this, there was a wonderful documentary on Nationwide on Monday the 20th of Jan featuring THE FRANK AND WALTERS….if even a small fan of the band,  or if  are from Cork or even have a cousin from Cork, you should WATCH IT 

https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH10008772-25-0007

my pals and i were in Coughlans after Christmas for an acoustic show and it was great fun…one of my pals done the Cillian Murphy part in the song “ stages” ( my pal was 50 the day before and a lifelong Franks fan, ah twas magic and very funny) 

Stages – Frank and Walters Feat. Cillian Murphy

Also forgot to mention, we are getting a few more ( not many) of the Rory BBC collection box ( 18CD/Bluray)  in Feb …if missed it first time round and interested…shout…160 quid.


Nb dont forget to view entire message….albums of the year chart is at the end this week

Main week for this week is Friday Feb 7th….will be ordering a lot of these over the next few days so shout if your interested in anything here

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual

Sound, Ray, cheers. Hi everyone, hope January is going ok as can be for ye. Starting to brighten a bit now. We’ll get there.

I suppose first up I’m really happy to tell ye that the pre-order for the CD and splatter coloured vinyl of my upcoming debut album, Blue Ghost in the Memory-Machine, under artist name bÚkl, is now up on the website! Release date is March 7th.
It’s been a long time coming, as due to mental health/confidence issues I wasn’t able to put the music out before. A lot of the tracks on it are from 10 or more years ago.
I recorded everything properly in 2024 in my DIY studio in the garden.
Here’s the vinyl, it’s limited (Ray taught me well!):

The cover artwork was done by the super talented and sound, Jim McCarthy.
The CD is kind of the deluxe version as it has two extra tracks and some extended ones. Wasn’t able to fit all those on 1 LP.
This will be the second ever official Music Zone vinyl release, after the HEDGE SCHOOLS release from last year.
Here’s a bit about the music from the blurb:
‘the music shifts from psychedelic prog tinged tracks to hard rock and alternative rock to minimal acoustic ballads with folk elements and songs with quirky electronic drum machine foundations.
The lyrics range from irreverent and tongue-in-cheek to heartfelt and dark, with a sprinkling of Gaeilge in the mix also.’

Just want to say thanks again to Ray for the help and support. Ray is a class act for helping Irish musicians to put their music out into the world, a class act.

Here’s the single I put out a few months ago from the album, ‘Eclipsed’:
https://youtu.be/uULWnDTrLTw?si=6YRjHHFIv5hyzcPE

I’m working on a new video for the next single and will post that here in a few weeks.
Anyway, excited for ye to hear it. There’s also a preview version of track 2, ‘Sympathy Friend’, over on my bandcamp page.

So that’s enough about that, really grateful for any and all support.

Next up for mentioning is a brand new album by THE WATERBOYS, ‘Life, Death and Dennis Hopper’. It’s a double LP and will be out in early April.
Here’s a bit about it:
‘The Waterboys have announced their new album, Life, Death And Dennis Hopper, which will be out April 4 via Sun Records. The 25-song double LP is entirely about the counterculture icon and acclaimed actor and director, and features contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, Steve Earle, and more.

“The arc of his life was the story of our times,” says Waterboys bandleader Mike Scott, “He was at the big bang of youth culture in Rebel Without A Cause with James Dean; and the beginnings of Pop Art with the young Andy Warhol. He was part of the counter-culture, hippie, civil rights and psychedelic scenes of the ’60s. In the ’70s and ’80s he went on a wild 10-year rip, almost died, came back, got straight and became a five-movies-a-year character actor without losing the sparkle in his eye or the sense of danger or unpredictability that always gathered around him.”

And here’s a track from it: https://youtu.be/N6o9HsvbekQ?si=P3GBhd0fYp9JQhYc

Coloured indies vinyl version of that available, as well as CD and standard coloured vinyl.

One I better mention also, or else we’ll be hammered with nasty Google reviews by the Bowie heads, is the 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Young Americans’.
It’s getting pressed as a half-speed mastered vinyl and as a Picture Disc with poster for March 7th release.

Here’s everything else coming out over the nextt few months:

Adam says there will be a new Insta video next week. The new stuff is building up again.

Cheers all so. Back to you Ray, sound!

Exciting one for you today Shane!! Well done boy, well done.

Right thanks to Rick again … .cos if it was left to me, it would be next Christmas before it would be done!!

The albums of the year are here … .there was 200 different albums voted for, which is quite a range!!

Top 20 albums of the year:

1: Fontaines DC – Romance 191
2: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Wild God 80
3: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World 67
4: Jack White – No Name 42
5: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – Woodland 41
6: The Smile – Wall of Eyes 38
7: IDLES – TANGK 35
8: Adrianne Leneker – Bright Future 30
9: MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks 29
10: Blood Incantation – Absolute Elsewhere 27
11: Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 27
12: Sprints – Letter to Self 23
13: The Smile – Cutouts 23
14: Pearl Jam – Dark Matter 19
15: Bonny Light Horseman – Keep Me on your mind 18
16: Charlie XCX – Brat 16
17: Laura Marling – Patterns in Repeat 16
18: a lazarus soul no flowers grow in cement 16
19: Jamie XX – In Waves 15
20: Kneecap – Fine Art 14

TOP 20 Irish Albums:

Fontaines DC – Romance 310
Kneecap – Fine Art 84
A Lazarus Soul – No Flowers Grow in Cement
Gardens 71
Sprints – Letter to Self 53
New Dad – Madra 48
Villagers – That Golden Time 48
Gurriers – Come and See 31
Gemma Hayes – Blind Faith 30
Susan O Neill – Now in a Minute 28
Lankum – Live in Dublin 26
Niamh Regan – Come As You Are 25
David Murphy – Cuimhne Ghlinn 14
Jerry Fish – Dreaming of Daniel 13
Muireann Bradley – I Kept These Old Blues 13
Oisin Leech – Cold Sea 12
Silverbacks – Easy Being A Winner 12
Coroza – As Within 9
David Kitt – Not Fade Away 9
Fionn Regan – O Avalance 9
John Blek Cheer Up 9

Top 5 gigs:

Nick Cave – 3 Arena 11
Fontaines – 3Arena 5
A Lazarus Soul live in MZ !! 5
Idles – 3Olympia 4
LCD Soundsystem – Malahide Castle 3

Sin e for this week folks!

Thanks for listening as usual

Ray, Shane , young Adam and Mia

2nd One of the Year: Lots of Shop News, new MOGWAI and Listening Party, BREN BERRY Solo album, Last call for AOTY Poll, new ANDY BELL and a billion MoFi things

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Hi folks

Well the horse is nearly broken in….wild enough there last week for a while.

Hope yer all well….welcome to 2025….crikey mikey, a quarter of this century gone .

Anyhoo,

Releases for this friday the 17th Jan include….




Nb folks, with the David Gray album we will have a poster or a signed print to go with it if you purchase Friday /Saturday or preorder on the site!!

 

A nice few upcoming events coming up in the siopa

First up is a listening party for the new MOGWAI album “ the bad fire”

The listening parties will happen in selected  record shops here and in the UK at 5pm on Monday 20th Jan. 

There will be a poster for all attendees at the listening party….slim chance of other goodies.

Also one of the attendees at our event  will be entered into a draw then also. There are 5 prizes in total in this draw across all stores involved in the listening parties… of 2 guest list places to any show on the bands 2025 world tour (headline shows only, festivals not included, nor is travel or accommodation, age limits to be checked for proposed show by prize winner etc) and a 2025 tour merch bundle.

The merch bundle is one Tshirt, beanie hat, tote bag and pair of socks!

Nb nb … .this is a draw across all the shops … .one entrant from each shop taking part in with a chance of the 5 prizes….far from doomsday though, as there are only between 20 and 25 shops doing the listening party….so 1 from here will have a 20 to 25 per cent of winning the nice prize!

Right then releases on the 24th Jan include



Next up is our first instore of the year and we are delighted to host Anthony Ruby on Saturday the 25th Jan @ 2pm.

Anthony is launching his debut album with us on CD and lovely Vinyl.

He was in the shop with me last week, a really interesting character and talented lad, we put the record on the turntable here, it sounds great…here’s more about the album.

“Black Water Rising is the debut solo album by uilleann piper, singer and artist Anthony Ruby. Ruby’s creation has definitely been a labour of love considering it has been four years in the making. 

Ruby plays a range of instruments on the album with the uilleann pipes, whistles and vocals to the fore. This album presents the traditional art of Irish uilleann piping with newly composed songs by Ruby. The album combines traditional and non-traditional instrumentation in an innovative way whilst also employing some elements of experimental sound design. Ruby has also given the album cover a strikingly visual identity with his cover painting ‘Drift.”

Anthony will be accompanied by Cárthach Ó Nuanáin on Keyboards/Guitar/Bouzouki and Tom Boutazz on double bass on the day … .It is shaping up to be a really lovely instore.

Here’s a tune from the record, its class ( the album is  a mix of tunes and songs…really high quality musicianship) 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/scgdyvy65n7j6o8rz8i6n/Anthony-Ruby-01-The-Johnny-O-Leary-Jig-Set.wav?rlkey=a68s1rpmy9a4i5ytps4ax3iom&e=1&st=eofc9k66&dl=0

Albums available on the website now on cd or lp…its saturday the 25th …ill remind ye next week!!

Right main hawk this week is for releases on the 31st of Jan and some for 7th Feb….so will be ordering these from the record companies by the weekend so if interested in anything shout please. Actually quite a few interesting releases here to be fair.

Bren Berry –  In Hope Our Stars Align debut album from the Revelino man

In Oct 2020, Berry oversaw the release of a remastered vinyl edition of his band Revelino’ s self-titled 1994 debut album which stirred much excitement and went straight to No 1 in the Irish Indie Charts. Enthused by this enduring love for Revelino;s music, guitarist/backing vocalist Bren Berry did something he hadn;t done in a very long time, dusting off his guitars and slowly beginning to channel his reflections into intimate songs.

It became “ in hope our stars align” for us all to enjoy

Heres is a track from it, out on 31st Jan

Winter Song – Album Version (Full Color Video)

 

Last week for our albums of the year charts folks

Will be shutting it down next monday and the results will be in next weds newsletter

50 quid voucher for one of you who enter

As said previously, if you only have one album to vote for….vote for it!!

Heres the link to do it…so do it!!
https://forms.gle/RagF5dpcoquS1b798

Spend hardly zero time on any social media now, retweet a few work things here and there but stumbled across this earlier and wanted to share it because it is so poignant and beautiful and sad really i suppose.

The world lost Eoin French ( Talos) last summer time and even though I hardly knew Eoin, it struck a deep chord, so young , so talented, so unfair.

I knew his albums fairly well anyway before his passing, but have spent  more time with them since … .They are class, he was gifted.

Some of his musical friends paid a tribute to him on the Tommy Tiernan show recently.

It’s so emotional, shivers and tears welling

Here it is ….its beautiful….such well done to everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vREl36k1eGs

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road a bit…fair bit going on id say!

Hey Ray, thanks. Ah jeez yeah, tragic loss is Eoin. Hugely talented. At least we still have the music.
Hi everyone, hope everything’s ok with ye. Lots to tell ye about today from my end.
I’m going to list everything out A-Z and maybe talk about one or two after it.
Here’s everything:

Lots there to get stuck into. I suppose The Pogues one should be nice. New Jason Isbell album should be good, his stuff is always high quality.
The Cindy Lee album is brilliant. (Pity it’s expensive) I came across it towards the end of last year. Definitely one of the best albums of 2024. It’s crazy long though, over 2 hours! Sounds a bit like Khruangbin in parts and then goes experimental in others. Only getting its physical release this year. Here’s the title track: https://youtu.be/1PEA7oHFS5w?si=6ufeIpr0bmpKbOy2
The Lucy Dacus one as well should be good. She’s one of the best modern songwriters around in my opinion. Here’s a new tune from her: https://youtu.be/pcW_-uxy6dQ?si=cyrlngrX3rb_t1C7

Anyway, dats the rundown from me, a rake of stuff.

No insta video yet this year from Young Adam, but I will pop it in here when he gets to it.

Ar ais leat so Ray. Slán.

Thanks Shane!!

1st one of the year: Back like a Bad Penny, new RINGO STARR, Best Album Poll, new CLAPTON LP, FKA Twigs, JOHN BLEK reissue, and Happy New Year

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Hi Folks

We are back, like a bad penny!

Happy new year, hope it all went fine for ye.

Thanks for supporting the shop last year and over Christmas….the siopa had a good christmas thankfully ( thanks to ye) and was up nearly 5% on the previous Christmas….it puts fuel in the engine for 2025 , which is critical … .so job done…thank ye.

Back to our weekly hawks…

Releases in the siopa for this Friday the 10th Jan include




It’s time for our albums of the year poll folks … .please enter … .the more enter, the better the poll we feel … .50 euro voucher up for grabs for one entrant…..if you only have one album to enter….enter it! If you want us to enter for you, let us know and we will… or the best way for us is send your entries here …thanks again to Rick for taking the job off our plate…will remind again next week, but do it now!!

 

https://forms.gle/RagF5dpcoquS1b798



Then for the 17th of Jan we will have




Lots of changes in our industry there over the Christmas period…change equals upheaval….the company that ran the warehouse for Sony, Universal, Pias/Integral and Cargo was called Utopia Distribution and they went into administration on the 13th Dec….a new gang called DPWorld came in and took over 11 days before Christmas….it could have been way worse …all new contacts, invoicing etc….it could have been way worse…there still is a functioning warehouse…that piece of the puzzle seems to be in a state of constant change, you would wonder sometimes where it is going.

 

Another sizable change is the Beggars group and Secretly distribution have gone from under the umbrella of Pias/Integral to team up with Cargo .

Cargo were already distributor for  Fire Records, Hyperdub, Planet Mu, and Sub Pop but now will have the roster for the  Secretly Group which encompasses Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory, and Secretly Canadian, along with All Flowers Group (Ghostly, Drink Sum Wtr) and The Numero Group as well as the Beggars Group which spans huge labels like  XL Recordings, Young Recordings, Rough Trade, Matador and 4AD. 

Lots of big labels there now folks….i hope Cargo are set up for it properly….some huge acts going under their umbrella now , FONTAINES one of them….Cargo are sterling and i was worried about price hikes, but it seems okish, but time will tell with it all really….big preorders via Cargo now in the next month are David Gray  and Sharon van Etten.

Speaking of pricing, i know its a sensitive subject with all of us….we done our annual stock take over the new year and average retail price of a record in our shop was 33.27 euro….if it could go back 10% , it would be fine i think.



 

And the main stuff we will be ordering in the next few days is here….mainly 24th of Jan if not noted otherwise….SHOUT if interested in something below folks



 

John Blek has a coloured vinyl reissue of “  on ether and air” on the 31st Jan folks….brand new artwork.

 

Also myself and Shane did an interview with Simon from Irish Tech news  there before Christmas … .if you want something to read with your cornflakes , or some might say  when you’re in the lavatory… here’s the article…thanks again Simon for shining a light from a different place

 

https://irishtechnews.ie/music-retail-in-a-digital-age-musiczone/

 

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual….firmly back in the saddle kid!!!

Exciting few months ahead for you, I think the test pressings landed?

Yup! They did. Unreal to hear my music on vinyl, Ray. Thanks as always for your help with it.
Hi everyone, hope ye had a lovely Christmas/New Year break. Back on the horsey, yee haw!
I will be putting out my debut album of original music this coming March. Under ‘bÚkl’, pronounced like ‘buachaill’. It will be on limited vinyl and CD under the Music Zone Records umbrella. Excited for ye to hear it!
I will update more next week or the week after!
Sound.

Bit behind (what’s new? haha) so I will rattle them off for ye.

Before the corporate list, just to let ye know that there’s a cool ‘Collector’s Edition’ Box Set of Paul Weller’s album ’66’ from last year available. It’s a lovely wooden box set and includes a bonus 10 inch, book and other merch items. Check the link there for more.

That’s all from me folks. Will get a few of the ones we didn’t get to up next week.
Sound.
Cheers, Ray.


Thanks Shane! 

 

Sin e really for this year ( so far) folks

Thanks for listening ( and supporting us) as usual

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

First one of the year done….i think we do circa 49 or maybe 50 of these a year … .1 down 48 to go!!
Happy new year

December 4th: Christmas TAYLOR SWIFT release, DAVID SYLVIAN first-timers, LEWIS BARFOOT in-store, extra opening hours for XMas, BOWIE and The SMITHS bootlegs and more

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Hi folks

Hope all is well with ye!

Was at Villagers in the opera house last night … .wonderful show and performance, really really enjoyed it. Sher who knows , Conor may grace the shop floor someday yet.

Here are releases for this Friday the 6th of Dec….

Change of season coming up, newsletter a tad funny this week as nothing much due out on the 20th Dec but will list what we have anyway….id say Shane has a bit to do with announcements etc alright …..i see there’s a couple of Sylvian releases coming in late Jan Shane and Tay Tay for this Friday!

Next week will prob be our last newsletter of the year….

Will send out the polls for albums of the year next week also…some great albums this year I thought myself.

 

Anyhoo releases for the 13th Dec here…

A regular lad said to me last week that if everyone who used the siopa pointed someone in our direction for the christmas period, it would be a great help…bang on he was….a crucial 3 weeks ahead as ever year…finger pointing was bad manners my mam used say, but get pointing folks!! All manners of record players ( well only good ones really) and other hi fi bits if nieces/nephews/brothers/sisters/sons/daughters showing an interest…vouchers as well of course online or instore….point point point….christ Ter this week really is a “ fuckin Ad”… in his thick cockney accent.

We will be opening for a few hours on the sundays in the lead in to Christmas….ill update further Christmas hours next week but NB open this Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm

OPEN SUNDAY THE 8TH 12 NOON TILL 4PM

 

We have LEWIS BARFOOT with us on Saturday at 2 pm for our last instore of the year….Lewis is releasing “ home” on vinyl…. I told ye last week the trouble/hassle she had with getting the record out into the world…so really hope its a successful instore for her….Lewis is bringing two other musicians with her so will really give a full sound….so Lewis ( and friends) will perform tracks from the record at 2pm Saturday, sign copies of the album after and have the chats with folks…..again if you cant make it in and want a signed copy Vinyl or CD please email us and we will sort….and again cash great for instore performances please!

Here is the title track from the record

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLGc_IVp6PQ

 

Right a few releases for ye for 20th Dec and around Christmas…not much!!


 

Going to hand ye to Shane now as he takes ye down the road etc…

How ye doing, folks? Hope all good. Thanks, Ray.
A good few to mention today. I kinda wish we didn’t have to mention next year until it’s actually next year, but sher what can you do, the nature of it.

First one up is a big one, TAY TAY! (Taylor Swift)
She’s releasing TTPD: The Anthology on 2 CD or 4 LP marbledy vinyl
I feel like this was out already or a lot of it was, but here’s a deluxey version with 4 bonus acoustic tracks and a 12 x 12 inch poster with the vinyl.
A massive year for Taylor it was. This is actually out this Friday.

Just to remind as well, there are 3 limited edition LISA HANNIGAN vinyl reissues coming out this Friday. Good prices.

As Ray mentioned earlier, there are two DAVID SYLVIAN vinyl releases coming out at the end of January.
Both of these have never been on vinyl before! There’s ‘Died in the Wool (Manafon Variations) on 2 LP vinyl and ‘The Good Son vs The Only Daughter (The Blemishes Remixes)’ LP.
Here’s a bit a bout each:

First time on vinyl for ‘Died In The Wool’, the 12 song remix companion to David’s 2009 album, ‘Manafon’, plus the non-album track “When We Return You Won’t Recognise Us”

Features remixes by David Sylvian, Dai Fujikura, Jan Bang & Erik Honoré.

“When We Return You Won’t Recognise Us” was specially commissioned by the 2nd Canary Islands Biennial of Architecture, Art and Landscape 2008-2009.
(was going to link this track but it’s 18 minutes long!)

____

First time on vinyl for ‘The Good Son Vs The Only Daughter (The Blemish Remixes), the 9 song remix companion of David’s 2003 solo album, ‘Blemish’.

Featuring remixes by Burnt Friedman, Sweet Billy Pilgrim, Royoji Ikeda, Readymade FC, Yoshihiro Hanno, Tatsuhiko Asano, Akira Rabelais, Jan Bang & Erik Honoré.

Track Listings

1 The Only Daughter (Remixed by Ryoji Ikeda)
2 Blemish (Remixed by Burnt Friedman)
3 The Heart Knows Better (Remixed by Sweet Billy Pilgrim)
4 A Fire In The Forest (Remixed by Readymade FC)
5 The Good Son (Remixed by Yoshihiro Hanno)

1 Late Night Shopping (Remixed by Burnt Freidman)
2 How Little We Need To Be Happy (Remixed by Tatsuhiko Asano)
3 The Only Daughter (Remixed by Jan Bang and Erik Honoré)
4 Blemish (Remixed by Akira Rabelais)

Here’s a list of other releases coming for early next year:

Those Tribe Called Quest ones would be nice to have. Haven’t seen them around on vinyl in years.

Winding down now for the year.

Here’s Young Adam and the latest video rundown. He said some lad was criticizing the videos… I think they’re great anyway. The Miles Davis cover in this one will give ye a good laugh: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDASBBaMSrK/?igsh=MWE4NGdhd3BjdTZyaw==

Sound, Ray, back to you. Slán.

Thanks Shane!

 

Right sin e for this week really folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia.

November 27th: BLACK FRIDAY MADNESS! BRICKNASTY EP, special DAFT PUNK reissue, LEWIS BARFOOT in-store, new KENDRICK LAMAR and a MICHAEL HEAD reissue

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Hope all is well enough folks.

Releases in the siopa for this Friday the 29th of November will include the below all going well…

The same day is “ black friday”  ( a load of boll**) in general terms a load of boll….another corporate idea to eek more dollars from folks….of course in our shop its brilliant and not at all like that.

Releases for the 29th Nov here please Shane…

BLACK FRIDAY LIST OF STUFF

Just some info re Black Friday….shop will open at the usual time of 10am

If you asked/wish listed  a black friday release , best advice is get into us on the day ( or at very least make contact ) as records go online at 8AM on the Saturday 30th November.

Got  most of what we ordered bar a few small bits i think … .BF is a funny one ( a load of boll…) ..in our industry its like a mini RSD , bespoke releases at the usual prices or more but no bargains, we are offered nothing at special prices, nada…folks come in thinking they may get hifi stuff at half price kind of thing and then think i am Ebenezer when i say we can do very little on price…so i think i  told ye already what it is…a load of…anyways heres the releases for friday the 6th of December…


 


 

Next instore ( i’m fully aware of) is the wonderful Lewis Barfoot who launches her vinyl record “ home”…well this has been a labour of complete love to get to this point for Lewis.

I’m going to wind back the clock nearly 12 months , when Lewis dropped into Shane to “ test” her test pressing she had received from Dublin vinyl for the new record … .they both thought the pressing wasn’t great and it went back to Dublin Vinyl.

About 2 months later Lewis was back in with another test pressing, this time i was in the shop, ahhh it wasn’t right, numerous clicks and Lewis felt a much duller sound than what was on the master…i feel a little guilty for saying “if its not right Lewis and your not happy with it , you should tell them. You want it to be right” …little were either of us to know about a month later Dublin vinyl were goneski….and so was Lewis”s 2000 euro deposit on getting her record pressed … .what a balls.

She dug deep to get the record made in a different plant ( never seeing a cent back from liquidators of DV) and its a credit to Lewis.

She will launch the vinyl in the shop with us on Saturday the 7th of Dec at 2 pm…. Playing songs from the album, signing her very precious records and having chats with folks…support of it would be greatly appreciated folks.

Shane was bang on last week about the Steven wilson thing ( more on that in a sec) when he said an artist puts every shred of them into making a record …a recorded artefact…a piece of art, a creation,  so Lewis has been through the mill with this whole experience, be nice if she left the shop on Saturday the 7th with a  smile.

On the Steven Wilson thing…talking about a load of bollocks, this is up there for me…was he chasing the “ pioneer “ thing with it…ah man its anti human….one thing in defence i will say, at least he was straight about doing it…how many may not be straight about it??…Bonos rolling joints in Killiney saying “ Edge man, we are going to release an album a year going forward with this A one thing” …sorry i is only taking the piss, love u2 and its members…Adam was on late late recently and was a top man  i thought.

Anyhoo….get in for Lewis is the moral of the story!!

Releases then for the 13th of Dec folks ( will be ordering these from record companies in the next few days)

Dublin band debut EP….real funky soulful vibe going on, i really like it…here’s a tune

Bricknasty – vinland

Class band…a tune from the show here

Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues [Live on Boston Harbor]



 

Just received an email about that Steven Wilson release … .there had been a cap of just 3 copies per shop….email says order limit is removed, order what you like…anyways ill let it go folks!!

 

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual

Sound, Ray, thanks. Hey everyone, hope yere well.
Yeah, I hope people push back on the AI stuff, like people did on the itunes/streaming stuff with vinyl.
This clip from Father Ted sums up the situation I think:
https://youtu.be/dwz6vBp8MPw?si=ezmcBB1Ea5DqnfMo

RIP to Jon Kenny too. Sad news. What a legend of Irish comedy he was.
Myself and a friend used to do our own D’unbelievables show for d’ parents when we were small.

First up on the coming soonish list (only a few today) is the brand new album from KENDRICK LAMAR – ‘GNX’. Probably the biggest rapper of the last decade or so.
Here’s a new track from it: https://youtu.be/fuV4yQWdn_4?si=Kqs22XDaueVphFVQ
Like it, funky! Album’s out March 1st next year.

And out on January 24th is a white vinyl reissue of MICHAEL HEAD & THE STRANDS – Magical World of the Strands from 1997. Nice one to get. Michael Head is from the great Liverpool band Shack. He had a great album out last year, ‘Dear Scott’.

Also ag teacht:

Also, some price changes on the new FKA TWIGS record ‘Eusexua’ which is coming out at the end of January.

Here’s the shop instagram page before I go, should be a new Young Adam video soon.
Back to you so Ray.

Thanks Shane

 

Sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always!

Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia

November 20th: Brand new MURDER CAPITAL album, new DELINES too, KNEECAP soundtrack, more LISA HANNIGAN reissues, and Christmas rants about the industry and AI.

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Hi Everyone

Thanks a million to those of ye who came to our instores over the weekend, thank ye thank ye thank ye….without yeh there wouldn’t be instores….thanks to Sarah Hickey and Caoilan on guitar and Mike on double bass, it was a really lovely performance….the double bass made its debut in the shop.

Jerry Fish is some front man, ahh a great character, he had folks clapping and singing throughout his performance … .top top lad  as well, doing it for all the right reasons…his performance was special, there was a lovely vibe in the room for both instores.

Quick thanks to Ger O C as well , who is great to us with his trusted camera and photos , sound man as always Ger.

 

Right releases in the siopa for this Friday the 22nd of November…



 



 

Jumping on Shanes job a little bit here…..Lisa Hannigan has now announced all three studio albums are getting a vinyl reissue….some of these are  ( passenger and see saw) out of print for a good few years….these are all gorgeous albums, and in fairness a very good price in today’s market….beautiful albums for any record collection….the beauty of this tune should give you a chill…here is “ home” from Passenger live 

Lisa Hannigan – Home



 

Then releases for the 29th of Nov which is also Black friday…

Hopefully we will have a good 5 weeks now, its still a crucial time for us.

Its been only so so of late, we were down 10% there in October, and November has not been great either  so far….our regulars of course, our lifeblood, but very few randomers as yet…site so so as well, you have to keep watching it folks!! ( pain in the ring)

Same 5 weeks as last year will be grand now, hopefully!!

I say the same thing every year ( nb nb not aimed at anyone ) but it would be nice to clear out  some of the stuff from our boxes over the next 5 weeks.

Anyways, not at the auld poor mouth shite, simple message is you have to keep minding it, that’s all.

Dont forget we sell decent enough hi fi, if nieces , nephews etc are chasing record players from Santa…point our way would be appreciated! 

( Our turntable and speaker stock)

Right main week for this week ( will be ordering these from the record companies in the next few days) is the 6th of Dec and we would hope to stock…



 




Something I must point ye in the direction of is the recent Robert Smith interview around the album launch time ( brilliant it is, the album, if i didn’t tell ye already) .

Its a long interview, nearly an hour and 45 minutes ….the whole interview is great but i want to pick out one segment about the state of our world and the state of the industry we ( a tiny record shop in a vast industry ) work in….he sums it up, i couldn’t agree more with him…every word, on the money ( ok, maybe the wrong choice of word)….go from 1.02 till 1.09 here ( the rest of it well worth a listen also)

The Cure – Robert Smith Interview – Songs of A Lost World

He is so bang on here…the days of “ the lost world” when an honest job was met with honest money for said job is going if not gone….very quick one, we had a problem with a window and it needed a job… we were under time pressure with it….got a guy, he needed to take out the glass, fix the lock thing on it and pop the glass back in to fix it…something like that anyway, no parts required ) …600 euro he said it would cost…i said how long will it take …about an hour…i said a brain surgeon wouldn’t charge me that… he didnt like that, he got angry, said to me “ do you want it fucking done or not” …i said not for 600 euro no, sorry…he walked to his van to leave , turned back and said seeing as im here im do it for 300 euro ( no parts i repeat) …i grudgingly said fine, you know yourself….he was gone 40 minutes later.

Honest pay for an honest job?? Or the market is dictating the price…dynamic window fixing was the name on his van….oh no it wasn’t!!

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual…

Sound, Ray. 600 euro feckin hell.

Hi daoine uaisle! Hope ye’re good. Robert Smith spot on there alright Ray.

A big Irish release announcement first up today from me.
THE MURDER CAPITAL are back with a brand new record. It’s called ‘Blindness‘.
Music Zone (on either side of the counter) are big fans of these lads.
There’ll be CD, black vinyl and limited yellow vinyl of it. And it’s coming out next February.
Going to look for a new song now from them…
https://youtu.be/bJWT1WAepWk?si=CBsjzl_erQ77uGCU
Strong song. Cool guitar solo.
Be class if we could get them for an in-store!!

One I couldn’t mention last week because it wasn’t announced til the Thursday, the soundtrack to the KNEECAP movie is coming out on CD and coloured vinyl. Also the end of February for that.
The movie is good craic, but I was a bit annoyed how it was kinda normalizing class A drugs.
Those are dangerous for young folk.
Sound like Mr Mackey now haha.

And another band who are popular in the siopa, THE DELINES have a brand new album coming out too. Valentine’s Day release. Steely Dave has played with them I think.
It’ll be called ‘Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom’. Here’s a track from it: https://youtu.be/U_4Yf_b40lg?si=u1OgFzUoR5X3q5XU 
Limited coloured vinyl available of that.

Here’s the rest of what’s coming out soonish/next year:

The last one is certainly least this time. It’s what he’s calling an ‘AI powered song’.
I nearly got sick when I read it earlier. Ray didn’t like the sound of it either.
V fingers to so many artists out there, for me.
Nick Cave wrote a passionate open letter against it earlier this year I think. And you can understand 1000000% where he is coming from. He went through massive human tragedy in his life in the last decade and he used his music to express his grief, the human condition.
Tapping a few lines into a piece of software to create music/art makes Nick’s and all the other artists who are humans’ suffering, highs, lows etc redundant.
Art is special because it comes from an individual human being’s unique experience through life. Not to mention all the years spent honing techniques and styles.
I’m all for AI in things like medicine where it can be used to trawl through data in the millions and recognise patterns to help us create new treatments etc.
Or it would be great if we had something that would allow us to put products up on the shop website for the newsletter much quicker. Laborious jobs like.
But for art, no way, unless again, it’s for filling out a template or whatever.
I can hear Daniel Ek rubbing his hands. Conveyor belt content.
Anyway, I’m probably just an old man shouting at the cloud, and in a year’s time will have been swept along with it.

On a lighter note, here’s the shop instagram page. Young Adam’s latest vid at the top: https://www.instagram.com/musiczone.ie/?hl=en
Cheers, Ray!

Thanks Shane

 

Sine really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

November 13th: JERRY FISH Live in-store this weekend! DOM MARTIN Giveaway, CLAPTON Box Set, LISA HANNIGAN vinyl reissue, new SAM FENDER, and RIP Johnny Duhan

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Hi folks

Hope yer doing well enough.

Must say im really looking forward to our weekend of instores

Sunday ( the 17th)  with Jerry Fish should be special….its at 4 bells….siopa will open at 3.15 …the new album “dreaming of Daniel” is only super…beautifully made …can’t wait to hear a few of these songs live….what a deserving light Jerry has always shone on Daniel Johnston ( would make the man proud id say)

Jerry will be performing with pianist Cian on Sunday at 4 pm in the shop , will sign copies of the album on either CD or LP after the performance and have the chats, id say Jerry would be cool with signing any other Jerry related albums ye have at home as well … .if you can’t make it in please write to us to inform us or just request a signed copy of the album if that’s easier.

Heres an absolute beauty from the record

 

Jerry Fish – The Story of an Artist (COVER)

 

Now, you would want to have your head examined if you had a chance to hear that live and didn’t take it…well guess what folks…Sunday 4 pm at Musiczone.ie….FREE….all ages, introduce the kids to a bit of quality live music….anyways sin sin , get in!!

 

I’m not forgetting you Sarah Hickey!!

Sarah is a really talented up and coming musician from Cork and has her debut CD out this week.

Sarah will perform songs from the CD on Saturday at 2PM accompanied by two fellow musicians…she will sign copies of her CD after the performance.

Here is a beautiful  song from the album

Sarah Hickey – Anymore Live

 

I hope both Sarah and Jerry sell tons of their albums!!

Hopefully see ye on Saturday AND Sunday or ill be waiting for the postman.

 

Right releases in the siopa for this friday the 15th November include ( aside from Jerry and Sarah)



 



 

 

Then releases for the 22nd nov include



 



 



Nice little giveaway folks here….check this guy  Dom Martin out,  a really lovely guitar player.

Heres a tune….lovely tune in fairness

Belfast Blues

So Dom is playing a gig in the Pav on tuesday the 26th of November and the label are giving us 10 guest spots for the  show…including a meet and greet /photo  if you want….just reply to us with interest in going and tag us in a social media post about the gig…i know a lot of ye auld crustys may not know what a social media post is so replying is ok as well.

Let us know if you and guest want to go or just you and we will get you on the guest list.

 

Right main week for this week is Friday the 29th of November ( will be ordering these albums in the next few days)….Black Friday is that day as well but those releases were ordered about 2 weeks ago now….Shane you might input the black friday list here as well please ( although theres feck all  i can probably do about them now, whats done is done with them)

Black Friday List of Releases

Anyhoo…heres whats due 



 



 

Got the new Mary Coughlan CD in folks from the lady herself…a gas ticket id say, very enjoyable dealing with her to be honest….6 or so signed CDs here now if interested folks, her vocals are brilliant on it, played it 3 times in full yesterday , lovely listen…heres a tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq9CR-SCEJA

 

Going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road with announcements extra….

Hi everyone! Thanks Ray. Starting to get towards the time of year when we think about the albums of the year. David Murphy’s album ‘Cuimhne Ghlinn’ has been mentioned.
Jack White’s one too. And Nick Cave. Will have to go back over the ones I enjoyed throughout the year.

Hope all is well with ye.
Lots to get through for me. First up is a lovely vinyl reissue of LISA HANNIGAN – Passenger. Been out of print for a while now. Class album. Here’s a great live version of opening track, ‘Home’, from Baltimore! https://youtu.be/csaHks2gydQ?si=ngb-EIkKI55IKRAM
The record is released on December 6th.

From the other side of the atlantic, ADRIANNE LENKER (Big Thief) is releasing a limited 7 inch single, ‘Once A Bunch/Who Can Say. That’s out soon, Friday week!

Pity about Ireland in the rugby last Friday. They really weren’t at it on the day. Way more mistakes than usual. And the best teams will punish you. Hope this Friday will be better.

A guy I like, SAM FENDER is releasing his third album ‘People Watching‘ on the 21st of February next year. He has a bit of Springsteen about him I think. Strong songs. Even though they get a bit over played on the radio (as usual), they’re not as annoying as other chart songs.
Here’s a new track played live from it, sound isn’t great but worth a watch: https://youtu.be/luqwwnXF08I?si=30blreHBIruI4VPK

And a week after that bdrmm release their new album ‘Mictronic‘. These lot are gathering steam. CD, black vinyl or Coloured indies vinyl of that available.

There are a few more that I could prattle on about but I’m behind a bit and have to drop off presents to my niece later, she’s 1.

Here’s the aul Instagram page. Not sure if Adam got a new video up but there’s definitely a Santa’s sack worth coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/musiczone.ie/?hl=en

If ye got this far, thanks! Slán.


Thanks Shane

 

I was home latish from work last night and was having a bit of grub in the  kitchen and the 9 o’clock news was on the telly….was on about a double tragedy on a beach in Galway…next thing the reporter mentioned that the man that passed was Johnny Duhan…well my heart sank ( a real thing when you get a land like that)…ahh i was very saddened by the news. A couple of interactions Johnny and i had ( never met) about 10 years ago id say now, when Johnny had a new album out, i touched base with him about getting some copies for the shop….simple arrangement was made, i paid him for 5 copies ( what he asked me for) and he sent them to me…..but with a lovely ( long) note or ( short) letter with the CDs….the letter was dear to me ( he said a couple of lovely things about our simple honest interaction) i had it up on the wall behind the counter in the shop in Douglas Court , but i managed to misplace it during one of the moves ( fairly certain after the fire) ….i was gutted about it, Bobby would tell you, i used be moaning to him about myself and why i didnt keep it safe…would have thought about the letter a few times since and then that tragic news last night. Johnny saw our little thing for what it was, he saw it….its 50/50 with it, a lot of folk ignore us or you sense dont trust us ( thats worse!!), that we are out to win. To help is the goal ( and cover our cost ultimately) not to win…Johnny saw it, he was cool beans about it and wrote a note about it.

When i was a teen and started drinking an auld flagan a little before my time in the bushes and apartment building sites by Wilton shopping centre, we used sing a song or two, i mentioned before here “ dirty old town” the Pogues was one of mine, another was the voyage by Christy Moore…i only found out last night was written by the wonderful and sound man Johnny Duhan…rest in peace Johnny, thoughts with your family…what impact 50/60 words on a page can make sir…thank you.

Have to leave with this tonight…you should watch it, Johnny adds a bit of a slant to his song, gives you a sense of the man….top man id say

The Voyage

 

Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia

November 6th: More in-store gigs coming! ISOBEL CAMPBELL/MARK LANEGAN Reussue, new MICHAEL KIWANUKA, JOE CHESTER red vinyl, new MANICS and INHALER albums

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Hey folks

Hope alls well with ye.

THE CURE album is great, “ and nothing is forever “ is such a beautiful sad song, 

And Nothing Is Forever

 and the listening party was great, congrats to those that won the spots and commiserations to those that didn’t … .the spots  have not arrived just yet but will only be a few days more id say. More marble vinyl on the way in the next week also!

Right releases in the siopa for this Friday the 8th of November including…

Instores instores instores….exciting instores ahead folks.

Firstly on Saturday the 16th of November @ 2 pm,  we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hickey to the shop for the launch of her debut album on CD “ Fastener” .

Sarah is an up and coming Cork musician and we are delighted for her to perform in the siopa for us, play some songs from her debut album and sign copies of her CD.

Here is a song off the album

Sarah Hickey – Evangeline

 

Sarah will be accompanied by two other musicians on the day. If cant make it and want a CD copy signed email us please…cash appreciated for this instore.

Releases then for the 15th of November include

 

Instores instores instores….did i say exciting instores folks!

Yep this one is a beaut….

The wonderful Jerry Fish will grace us on Sunday the 17th of November @ 4 pm.

Jerry will be performing songs from his truly excellent new album “ Dreaming of Daniel” , which comes out on Friday the 15th of November on both Vinyl record and Compact Disc.

Its a right honour for us to  host Jerry here in the shop,

The album is just  wonderful…here is a tune from it

Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Your Grievances

 

So Jerry will perform tracks from the album accompanied by Cian Boylan on keys, sign records and CDs for folks and have the chats … .which I tell you will be warm and interesting…big character!!

 

Again, if you can’t make it in and would like  Jerry to sign your record or CD, just pop us a mail.

Shop is normally closed on Sundays but will open @ 3.15 before 4 pm kickoff and be open until after the instore … .really truly a top instore,  one to be celebrated ( what , what, what’s wrong with ye) so looking forward to it.

 

So main week for this week ( need to order the below ones in the next few days) is Friday Nov 22nd…we should/will have



 

I think this guy is super…heres a tune from the new record

Michael Kiwanuka – Floating Parade (Official Video)




Going to hand ye to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual….but just a couple of quick mentions from myself…Thin Lizzy acoustic vinyl now going to be available to us as indies coloured vinyl….our cap on it is 25 units im told…so if interested , ye know the drill folks.

 

Also , delighted to say we got stock today of the wonderful debut solo album by Joe Chester ( A Lazarus Soul) …first time on vinyl … .one press only,  just 250 copies on Red vinyl … .it sounds sweet!!!

 

Right Shane over to you so kid…GRMA

Sound, Ray. Howdy everyone. Hope things are good with ye.
Delighted to hear that the Joe Chester album is ag teacht. Ray put me onto his album ‘Jupiter’s Wife’ a few years back. It’s an Irish classic in my opinion.
Will be picking up this, but fingers crossed Joe will put out his other solo albums on vinyl too in future.

Just an update on Noelle, she is ok. Recovering slowly but all is fine. We had to pop out earlier today for a check up, so apologies for the delayed newsletter.

Gutted that orange goblin got back in.

First one to mention today from me, the Delorean is at 88mph, is the MANIC STREET PREACHERS new album ‘Critical Thinking’. Great band. We missed this one last week.
There’s a few formats, including indies red vinyl.
Here’s a choon from it: https://youtu.be/QZHRegOddcQ?si=w51jDRCkOWaZ4Z5V
Out at the end of next January.

And a big Irish release for February next year. INHALER are back with new album ‘Open Wide‘. There’ll be CD, indies coloured vinyl and Irish exclusive greeny vinyl.
These lads are growing in popularity all the time. Here’s a new track from it: https://youtu.be/Jl28cKHvjmA?si=Fum2kDxkGRHVA93G

There’s a load today. Spoke too soon last week. I think I do that every year, haha.
Will do an aul list:

Here’s young Adam’s latest run-down of stuff in-store on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBlURO2MQu1/?igsh=dnoxdDlrYjZsMHh5

Back to the bossman to send ye off. Slán.

Sin é for this week. Thanks for listening.

Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia.
 

October 30th: MZ Exclusive CURE Listening Party feat. Robert Smith, New LINKIN PARK album, ENGLISH TEACHER Live, new MOGWAI, a special KATE BUSH reissue, and a fleeting visit.

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Hi folks

Hope all is well.

So, THE CURE listening party is going ahead this Friday the 1st of November @ 5 pm.

We are the only shop in the country with this exclusive event.

Here’s the story….

The new record will be played in full from 5 pm Friday the 1st November.

Hopefully sell loads of the new album !!

We have 50 lovely  prints to be given to the first 50 folks in for the listening party ( we have the prints now, exclusive to our event)

We will have a raffle then for circa 10/12  spot prizes 

These prizes include…

Grey V-Neck Tee (M)

Album Cassette

Album Coffee Mug

Album Tote x2

Album Beanie

Album Journal

Album on CD

Album on Vinyl

It looks likely these spot prizes may not land on time for friday but we will get folks details etc and sort it the following week.

Spread the word to any Cure fans ye know folks.

If any of ye want to bring in some interesting Cure memorabilia, we will do a wall of it, be nice to have a display like that, ( you take them home with you after again of course) 

So hopefully see ye folks on Friday @ 5!!

Releases in the shop for this Friday the 1st of November include…



 

Then for the 8th of Nov we will have…


 

Main week this week is for the 15th of November…

 

Running out of time today, was a messy one…but a few quick things, the website is kind of crashing after the newsletter for a while ( less than an hour usually) so i know yer all excited with our click bait titles “ robert smith rumored to show up at Cork indie record store listening party” ….but if you log on a little later should be fine….we are trying to sort it without spending too much money.

Couple of nice bits landed in this week to us

PA SHEEHY dropped ( ex walking on cars) in his debut solo album to us over the weekend there….will be on site soon.

Lewis Barfoot dropped in her album on vinyl to us…released Friday.

Local band BOCKETY dropped in there CD to us also in the past week.

Gonna hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual…

Cheers Ray. Hi guys! Hope ye’re doing well.
Bit of a fleeting one today from me as my wife, Noelle, is in hospital.
Nothing serious and she’s fine but have to collect/drop things up so keeping it short today.

There’s a brand new album coming in January from MOGWAI. John Kelly on Lyric FM played a track from it last night. High quality stuff as usual, if it’s your thing.
It’s called ‘The Bad Fire’. Here’s ‘God Gets You Back’ off it: https://youtu.be/hq30tXF-n5E?si=KCXMm2z3OZrh6K74
CD, black vinyl, indies clear vinyl, cassette and both a vinyl and cd super deluxe box set.

Here’s the other few things that are coming soonish:

The pre-orders are calming a bit now as there’s more focus on the immediate releases.

Here’s the Insta page with Adam’s latest vids: https://www.instagram.com/musiczone.ie/?hl=en

That BOCKETY album is a great blues rock listen by the way!

Back to you so Ray. Slán!

Thanks Shane!

Sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia.

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