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April 23rd: New CURE remix album! New SWELL SEASON album! Country/folk supergroup I’M WITH HER, WUNDERHORSE Clear Vinyl and JEFF WAYNE WOTW Box Set

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How d folks

Hope all is well

The hurling is off and running, the proper stuff ( not the league)…jays if Waterford bring something to the table it’s going to be a mad munster championship.

Releases for this friday the 25th of april include

The intensity of the last few weeks is starting to ease up…delighted it’s in the rearview for another year to be honest.

Releases then for the 2nd May include

UCC exams are starting tomorrow next door to us for the next 4 to 5 weeks … .so the parking can be an issue outside the front…there is ( nearly) always parking in the 4 or 5 spaces outside the very front of the shop, but there maybe cones in front of them….just pop out of the car , move the cones and park….or double park outside if no parking and pop into us and we will sort it…its monday to friday, no issue on Saturdays….easy fix for us so just let us know and we will sort it.

In boring industry news, Orchard have moved distribution company to DP world ( who also do Integral, Sony, Cargo) ….so Orchard deliveries should be more timely….Proper used do their ( Orchard) distro along with Shellshock and SRD ( as well as Proper themselves) …here is where there is a little problem….for Proper to ship to us, there needs to be 30 units in the box…losing Orchard means it takes longer to get 30 units in the box….so Proper , Shellshock and SRD orders are going to be a bit slower getting to us id imagine….we often hear on the shop floor , it’s due out today….80% of the time that’s no issue, but with some companies if i don’t have enough stock in my “ box” it doesn’t ship….moral of the story…be chill.

Exciting week ahead for Adam as his band “ Cutouts” are going into the studio to hopefully lay down some tracks for the album … .so he is missing for a while.

Stripe was down for 5 days last week….they sent me a survey to rank their customer service from 0 to 5 after it was all done….so it was like been marooned on a wet, cold, stony , sandless , foodless desert island with a james last record and a toothache from hell…and they wanted to know how they had done….zero was terrible if your interested.

 

So main week for this week… and records /cds i shall be ordering in the next few days are for releases on the 9th of May….these include ( shout, shout let it all out)

Here is a tune from the new album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpYapWU–JA

I’m With Her – Wild and Clear and Blue new album ( Supergroup made up of Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan)….here is a new tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZkyZfWu-NU

Right so folks….going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road as usual

Cheers, Ray! Conas atá sibh gach duine?
Hope ye had a nice Easter weekend. Noelle and I went to the cinema twice, weather for it.

A biggish release/pre-order was just announced, the brand new album from SWELL SEASON – Forward, out June 13th. Yes, that fella GLEN HANSARD and yer wan Markeěta Irglovaě from the movie ONCE are back with their first album in 16 years! Here’s a new track from the album, lovely song:
https://youtu.be/SB64B9FXkIU?si=ftOX39xpOC8kWhv9
CD and ivory coloured vinyl of that available.

Secondly, after the RSD release of the Four Tet remix of the track, ‘Alone’, THE CURE are releasing the full album of last year’s ‘Songs from a Lost World’ remixed. ‘Mixes of a Lost World’ it’s called.
Some big names collaborating here, including Paul Oakenfold and Orbital. And at least £1.20 from each sale will be going to the charity WAR CHILD.
Here’s the Paul Oakenfold number: https://youtu.be/bEYiuuzQsEo?si=p29ZJX-A-MFl2LB6

Also, there’s a nice clear vinyl reissue of the debut album from WUNDERHORSE – Cub. I think we all really liked their album MIDAS from last year. Great band. That’s out on May 23rd.

Oh and there’s a deluxe collector’ box set of JEFF WAYNE’s – War Of The Worlds, 16 CD+2 Blu Ray, coming out on August 8th!

Here’s d’list of other things coming soonish:

That’s everything down the line that I have for ye today.
Sound!

Thanks Shane!

Sin e for this week really folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane , young Adam & Mia

April 16th: Thanks for RSD! New KATE RUSBY, STING Live album, Website Drama, PENTANGLE Box Set, NICK DRAKE Box Set, New PULP and KGLW.

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Hi folks

Hows it going?

Thanks for the support last Saturday, thanks to Shane , Adam and Mia for putting up with me!
Its an intense week … .there do be loads going on … .the older I get the harder it seems but now the dust is nearly settled … .it was a great day…..most people are happy i think… so once again … .thanks to all of ye who supported the day … .thanks also to the musicians , they were great.

Tim and Ger on video and photos….big huge thanks to those of ye who came and stayed for music…really 

 

Releases for this Friday the 18th April include…

 

 

Behind the 8 ball here today so wont be much talking from me….the hangover lasts the week, trying to find “ back to normal” again….its mad the difference in the shop….just to say we will have a second card terminal for next year so it will speed up the queue…..thats the one part we let people down a bit last saturday….after getting your records , there was too long a wait….will fix that for next year….sorry folks! Living and learning

Releases then for the 25th April include…

 

 

Had some drama with the website for 24 hours….got an email from Stripe on Sunday evening to update my information….before i knew it lunchtime Monday we couldn’t take payments on the site…stripe had cut us off…i done the info thing about 4 on Monday and got a message that it can take 2 to 3 days to verify the information….no “ real” response to “ chats”  that it was crucial to get the site functioning again ( rsd leftovers were going online at 8pm) what rubbish lip service i got back….disgusting AI generated responses….but zero help…shut us down without warning really and appalling customer service….we had to get the IT guys to install Paypal as a payment option on the site…..at least that got us back working…but we lost 30 hours and the RSD leftover window….ah sher it could be worse but very frustrating…i’m still not back with stripe 48 hours on now….not the best week. Small fry in the scheme of life though. But I am going to borrow a line from my young colleague Shane…Stripe are a shower of …..
 

Right releases so for the 2nd of May ( these will be ordered in the coming days so if interested shout!)

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

  Sound, Ray! Hello everyone!
Thanks again for coming in last Saturday, a great day for the parish!
An antidote to all the AI stuff that I’m seeing lately.

Anyway, I won’t ramble as we’re all playing catchup this week a bit.

There’s a class NICK DRAKE box set coming out on May 9th. ‘The Making of Five Leaves Left’ on 4 CD or 4 LP with loads of demos and extras in it. Here’s more info:
“

The Making Of Five Leaves Left includes unaccompanied demos, studio outtakes and previously unheard songs that tell the story of how Nick Drake’s debut album ‘Five Leaves Left’ came to be released on Island Records in 1969.

This Nick Drake Estate authorised 4LP edition comprises over 30 previously unheard outtakes from the sessions, compiled across three discs. The final disc to complete the package is the original Joe Boyd produced album. The whole set has been mastered by John Wood. 

Accompanied by a 60 page book printed on special textured paper stock, written by Neil Storey in collaboration with Richard Morton-Jack, complete with full track recording details, charts and recording history. “

There’s a brand new PULP album coming out in June. Their first in 24 years! Here’s a track from it: https://youtu.be/-27a1ugJX8U?si=JZG0A3d_wod_jC1Z I wonder if anything to do with the island near us?
We’ll have that on cassette, CD, black vinyl, green vinyl and indies blue/white marble vinyl.

Here’s everything else:

Think that’s everything from me this week. Oh, just to let ye know that we are closed this coming Monday for the Bank Holiday.
Back to you so, Ray, bud.

Thanks Shane!
Sin e for this week folks really

Thanks for making last saturday a lovely ( although intense) day…and to those that brought us gifts …thank ye!
Thanks for listening 

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

April 9th: Final Countdown to RSD! Last few stock updates! unreleased BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, new DIVINE COMEDY, ARCADE FIRE, BLONDSHELL, BLUR gold vinyl and CELEBRATION DAY!

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How d Party people and record store attendees,

Hope all is well with ye.

Don’t forget this Saturday the 12th is Record Store Day!

First up releases for this Friday the 11th of April….

 

Right so RSD stock updates…we have done our best to get info to ye folks….its tricky as its a very fluid situation….we, due to brexit, were not able to get Prime Distribution or Dirty hit records in….4 or 5 wishlisted for these…sorry!

Got sorted on the DOORS RSD release…all my annoying paid off it seems and will have more than enough to go around … .feast or a famine … .anyone for the last few Doors records!! ….delighted with that as we hate disappointing people, it’s not as much about the sale it’s more important not to disappoint. 

This is a stream of thought so bare with me

Sorted for The doors

Jane weaver cut to zero.

Keith richards delayed and doesn’t look like it will make it on time….but ask

Madness landed…cost me 6 euro a unit extra with delivery and customs related fees…im a moaning bastard, say it, Ray you’re a moaning bastard.

Wu TANG release a problem…be as early as possible folks…sorry

There is 15 or 20  so titles that our wish lists match the qty we are getting….these are 

SUEDE
MJ LENDERMAN
PIXIES
STATUS QUO
DOCTOR WHO
DEAD OR ALIVE
MISSION
BLACK STONE CHERRY
VINCE GUARALDI
DEICIDE
THE DWARVES
BUDY-MAGLIONE

Duran Duran 
Post Malone 
PIL 
Queen 
Saxon 
Shane/Sinead 
Supergrass 
Lizzy 
Wicked 

There will be probably be more by the end of this newsletter,,,but sher it is what it is really now…but ASK on the day….i reckon 95 percent of what we wanted is going to be here…thats 19 out of 20 should get what you wished for.

Look, we do our best, it’s the nature of it that there will be a few disappointments…..sorry in advance to those few.

In general there is a really good stock fill here….most of ye should be happy….note the ones flagged though.

Then for the 18th of April we will have releases by

Rsd recaps….

Open at 8AM

Close at 5 PM

Its a celebration of shops existence so spot prizes , beers, live music, the whole kit and caboodle.

Update on the musical acts this year…4 acts, 3 of them full band shows….support for these would be greatly appreciated!

First up 12 noon is 

BOCKETY…Cork rock….4 piece…excellent at what they do…they have an album just out so will be signing copies after the performance

Here is a tune to sample Bockety:
https://bockety.bandcamp.com/track/the-night-draws-in
Next up at 1 pm is

JEAN PACK….5 piece

I only heard a little piece on their instagram page and really loved their sound

Adam says folks are going to love them

Next up 2PM

IAN WHITTY AND THE EXCHANGE…3 piece

One word …quality.

Here’s another tune and the newest single from the band  also….2 brilliant tunes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc6Lxu1oJtY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5FM1yM1UnI

Headlining and closing for us at 3PM is the legend himself

Mr John Spillane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Yk_JLyo2Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBpLrslBUpw
Thanks to all the musicians for supporting the shop on this day…big thanks!

Some of the musicians will be selling bits and pieces on the day, support again really appreciated…cash the preferred commodity!!

But some wont have anything to sell….so we are going to leave a box by counter after each performance and if you enjoy the performance and want to throw a few euro in the box , that would be brilliant…absolutely no pressure….the instore cameras may or may not be focused on who puts money in the box….kidding…  zero pressure, if you enjoy throw a few quid in, if not no hassle at all…sin sin xx

Will be ordering albums for the 25th of April in the next few days so if interested in anything, shout please poncherellos … .here is what is on offer!

 

Going to hand ye over to Shane now 

Sound, Ray. Nearly at the big day now. Fingers crossed everything goes relatively smoothly.
Hope yere all well, folks.

Some big hitters to mention today from me. First up is new/unreleased music from the Bossman (no, not Ray!)
Yes, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is back with the LOST ALBUMS. One part of the release is called ‘Lost and Found: Selections’, a compilation of some of these previously unreleased track on CD or 2 LP vinyl. From around the early 80s.
The other part is the whole shebang on either 7 CD box set or 9 LP box set.
Here’s some more info about the box sets:
“

TRACKS II: THE LOST ALBUMS are seven unheard Bruce Springsteen records made
between 1983–2018.

Featuring 82 previously unreleased songs, The Lost Albums fill in chapters of
Springsteen’s expansive career timeline, while offering invaluable insight into his life and
work as an artist. “The Lost Albums were full records, some of them even to the point of
being mixed and not released,” said Springsteen. “I’ve played this music to myself and
often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them. I
hope you enjoy them.”

From the lo-fi exploration of LA Garage Sessions ’83, serving as a crucial link between
Nebraska and Born in the U.S.A., to the drum loop and synthesizer sounds of Streets of
Philadelphia Sessions, The Lost Albums offer unprecedented context to 35 prolific years
of Springsteen’s songwriting and home recording. “The ability to record at home
whenever I wanted allowed me to go into a wide variety of different musical directions,”
Springsteen explained. Throughout the set, that sonic experimentation takes the form of
film soundtrack work (for a movie that was never made) on Faithless, country combos
with pedal steel on Somewhere North of Nashville, richly woven border tales on Inyo,
orchestra-driven, mid-century noir on Twilight Hours and E Street favored rock on
Perfect World.

The Lost Albums are available in limited-edition nine-LP and seven-CD formats,
including original packaging for each previously unreleased record, with a 100-page
cloth-bound, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos, liner notes on each lost
album from essayist Erik Flannigan and a personal introduction on the project from
Springsteen himself.”

Should be a good one! All formats are released on June 27th.


Next up is the brand new album from THE DIVINE COMEDY, ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’. Their first album in 5 or 6 years. We all liked their last one ‘Office Politics’ in the shop.
Here’s the new track: https://youtu.be/5YIF2Gw-_-I?si=EzY5laDI6ths1b8q
‘Neil says: “My musical output is, for better or worse, a representation of my personality. A good chunk of that personality revels in the rumbumptious; celebrates the silly. And I made ample use of that for the Wonka songs. I have though, like everyone, a darker, more melancholy side. And for one reason or another it has been much in evidence of late. I needed to use this album as an outlet for those feelings. To work through some stuff. Mortality; memories; relationships; political and social upheaval. Everyone should get to make an orchestral pop album once in a while. It should be available on the NHS.“’

That’s out in September. There’ll be a limited dark green vinyl of it and also a 2 CD expanded version.

There’s also a brand new album coming sooner, May 9th, ARCADE FIRE – Pink Elephant. CD, Black Vinyl or indies ‘meltdown yolk’ vinyl. Their first one in a good few years too I think.
Here’s a new track from it, I like this: https://youtu.be/UpYapWU–JA?si=vrZu6sAVOuiqolsm

Here’s the list of the rest for today:

Sin é from mise. Might see some of ye on Saturday at the craic of dawn!

Sound Shane

 

Sin e for this week folks. Hope to see ye  on Saturday. When all is said and done it’s a celebration of the siopa.

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

April 2nd: RSD Live in-store lineup, opening times and stock update! MAC MILLER reissues, new WET LEG, THE HIVES and 10th Anniversary SUFJAN STEVENS!

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Well Poncherellos

( robbing Micks openings….blatant plagiarism ) 

Hope yer all doing well.

Folks seem to enjoy me giving out about the big beast in the sky.

Think people enjoyed Shanes few choice words more to be honest, I was trying to go around it a bit softly and Shane just came in and smashed it … .what a tag team.

Good few copies of Shanes record here…so hopefully a few more of you will pick it up over record store day from him.

It’s well worth a listen…here’s a link to listen to it to give it a try…https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oYSmdRBj0XI03nJ5eNybl?si=fsx-1JU7RWeQOABnZHLDqQ

 

Here are the releases for this Friday the 4th of April…

RSD product update folks

Still chasing more of THE DOORS RSD release…as yet still at 4 copies.

There are a few delayed and may not make it in time …i mentioned the fred again last week

Also delayed are ( there could well be more, these are just the ones im aware of)

FAR OUT MONSTER DISCO ORCH
CHICANE
PETE DROGE
BLACK STONE CHERRY
VARIOUS ARTISTS

As regards the Madness release we got invoiced for it so should be fine once gets through customs ok.

There are quite a few RSD  releases where we are right on the wishlisted number with qtys….best advice is always try get in in the morning at some point.

Releases then for the 11th of April folks include

So Record store day is Saturday the 12th of April…

Opening at 8AM…Closing at 5 pm…online with Leftovers on Monday the 14th of April @ 8PM.

Will be leaving 5 into the shop at a time for 5 minutes like last year … .it makes it a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for all i think. The queue is gone normally after about 40 minutes.

We will have some spots to give out throughout the day as usual … .probably do 10 in the queue and spread out throughout the day if i have stuff…sent the begging letters to the record companies anyway.

Right so the music on the day….really happy with the line up we are.

Just 4 musical acts this year…

Kicking off at 12 noon with 

Bockety  is a (relatively) new band based in Cork,  and they play a wide range of original music “From classic Rock to Country to Beatles-esque psychedelic tunes, to Reggae vibes”

 The band is made up of front man, singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry Datson. David O’Donovan on guitar ( super guitar player, member of Cork Floyd, who are playing in St Peters church this friday evening) Dave had a solo album out 3 or 4 years which is excellent and so worth a listen…called “ say no more”…excellent it is.

Ralf is on bass and Con Doyle on drums….full band set….excellent musicians.

Bockety released their debut CD earlier in the year “ and we’re rolling!” and will be selling and signing on the day….30 minute set 12 till 12.30.

Next up at 1 pm is Jean Pack … .this is Adams pick, he raves about them … .young, new band … .the boy will tell ye more … .another full band band show:

 

Adam here. If yere around Id say get in for this. Ive seen Jean Pack a few times now and Ive been blown away every time.The brainchild of Niamh from I Dreamed I Dream its witty and charming with a great sound. What more could you want!? . Just do yourselves a favour and get in!!! (or I’ll be very cross…) 

 

 

2 PM then we are delighted to welcome Ian Whitty and the Exchange back to the  shop…i think the lads have done RSD 2017 for us … .where does the time go!
I love this band, way better than what they probably receive credit for….great words, great melodies, really well crafted songs.

I saw them in Coughlans there only a few weeks ago and they were so good,,,so tight…fine band, you should really check them out if new to you…excellent.

Ian will be on guitar and vocals, Paddy on bass and Jean Mee at his happiest with sticks in hand. No Flor on the 12th…so playing as a three piece.

Heres a tune from them…class act

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

 

Then at 3 pm or latest 3.15 we have the mighty mighty John Spillane headlining for us…top top man John…really looking forward to John’s performance ….John has had some great albums out in the last 3 or 4 years with the legend of the lough last year and the super snow white horses from 2021 or 22 maybe…fine album that one was….as well as show of the old classics…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97QtkgiMQhw

 

Thats the lineup folks there will be beer there be will sweets, there will be good spirits all round hopefully … .lights will be low for the musicians but we ARE a shop so if you want to buy something or ask about something please please find us and ask…we always try and marry supporting the musicians and taking yer money….both with a smile, both with a smile…GFO Ray i hear some bully boys at the back.

Releases then for the 18th of April….we will be ordering these in the next few days so shout if interested in anything…..trying to manage our stock,  stock is tricky as what we buy we need to sell….well i do get a few returns from a few record companies but generally no returns….so we try to manage it as best as possible….anyhoo…april 18th here

There is a Waterboys film being shown in the IFI in Dublin Friday night at 8pm….after the film there is a Q&A with Mike Scott  with Tom Dunne hosting…we have two tickets up for grabs….like share retweet repost whatever shenanigans your SM does ( i haven’t a clue nor do i want to learn neither…stick that in your pipe and smoke it outside world)  Shane may have more detail here!!

Here’s more info:

LIFE, DEATH AND DENNIS HOPPER

out 4 April 2025
via Sun Records

guests include
Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Fiona Apple

The Waterboys present a musical documentary titled

A WILD AND BEAUTIFUL RIDE

shot in Taos, Nashville and London about the making of the album. 

Screening release day, Friday 4th April – IFI, Dublin 8pm

Followed by a  Q&A/ interview with Mike Scott hosted by Tom Dunne
We will pick the winners.

Right going to hand ye over to Shane now…

Sound, Ray! Lovely RSD line up there. Should make for a great day.
Thanks for the mention of my album also.

How’s it going everyone! Just 10 days or so now to go til RSD. Hopefully the weather holds up, I know I’ve jinxed it now, but it’s lovely out.

First release for me to mention today is the brand new album from WET LEG – moisturizer
We like these. I remember Bobby liking them a lot. They have some gas tongue in cheek lyrics.
Here’s the new track from them: https://youtu.be/6Kjz89xYmS4?si=clDGaF7NeIqhFxtV
We’ll be getting the cassette, CD, clear vinyl and black vinyl of it. Out July 7th.

Another band we like in the siopa, THE HIVES have a new album called ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’ out at the end of August. Great rock band, love their riffs.
There’ll be a nice limited gold vinyl of that available:

Here’s a new track from them: https://youtu.be/EbxrfflmPRE?si=U4Aqj6U1B1Fgcaj7

And there’s a sweet deluxe 10th Anniversary edition reissue of one of the best albums of the last decade, SUFJAN STEVENS – Carrie & Lowell out on May 9th.
Ray got me into Sufjan, especially with his enthusiasm for this album. It’s a masterpiece of quiet acoustic songs with brilliant lyrics and melodies. Largely about his late parents.
Here’s ‘Death with Dignity’ from it: https://youtu.be/dsGODTySH0E?si=APQOUsHPK2FHNmRC
And here’s a bit more about the extras:
“

A decade after its release, Carrie & Lowell continues to resonate as one of Sufjan Stevens’ most personal and beloved albums—“a fall-down gorgeous and emotionally devastating masterpiece” (The Guardian). To mark the anniversary, Asthmatic Kitty Records presents Carrie & Lowell –10th Anniversary Edition, featuring seven never-before-released demos that offer a rare window into the album’s creation. With updated cover art, a beautifully designed 40-page booklet and new essay reflecting on the album by Sufjan, this special edition celebrates and expands the legacy of one of his most cherished works. Arriving on May 30, 2025, this anniversary edition is a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike, inviting listeners to experience the music’s evolution and reflect on the raw emotional landscapes that influenced its creation.

  • Expanded 2-LP package with seven never-before-released demos from Carrie & Lowell or its era on second disc.
  • A 40-page booklet and new essay reflecting on the album bySufjan.
  • New album cover and gatefold artworkFeatures a new essay by Sufjan Stevens
  • A 13:52 demo version of “4th of July”
  • Indie exclusive vinyl available on violet vinyl.”

That will be released on May 30th on 2 CD, 2 LP black vinyl and indies violet vinyl. Pity the vinyl is very expensive though.

Here’s the rest of the pre-orders I can see coming out over the next few months:

That’s all from me today.

Two new Instagram videos from Young Adam this week, with the latest video run-through of releases in the shop:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgj0oNKai5/?igsh=NzNpN2t3NDJzeHcw

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH8UZo5s93b/?igsh=MXVmOHFjMWR4b2liZA==

Back to you Ray so for the choke-slam!

 

Thanks a mil Shane

 

Sin e for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

March 26th: New CMAT! Ray Rant! RSD stock cuts update, The CLIFFORDS and THE CARDINALS rising, UHD Jazz CDs, DIRE STRAITS 40th Anniversary, BUDOS BAND Purple Vinyl

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Hi folks

Hope all is well…weather quite nice lately, makes a big difference.

Got an email there yesterday about Amazon in Ireland and opportunities for retailers with them.

With their Cead mile failte …three words for them…9 letters  Go is the first word and the other two words begin with F and O… … ..opportunities me arse.

Here’s a line from the email…

With Amazon.ie now live, competition for online sales is surely intensifying, that much is obvious!

Anyone hear a hint of menace in the line…..

Same three words from me with a little bit more bite … .abbreviated for brevity here…with  a bit of  venom though…GFO….do you know what…scrap the abbreviation…Go Fuck right Off with yer opportunities for local retailers.

I really hope folks in general will stop and think a bit more before making a purchase … .give the independent retailer a chance… give them a shot. 

Biased i know, but there is something special about independent shops i feel….record shops, book shops, bric a brack shops….we are communities generally, customers support us, we support customers, local bands/artists etc etc….GFO with yer cead mile failte.

 

Anyhoo….folks seem to like when im grumpy ( the tongue do be in the cheek a bit ) releases in the shop for this Friday the 28th of March include:

 

 

Still trying to tidy up the music for RSD….think we have 4 acts at the moment…hoping for a 5th …should have a firm update next week!!

Releases then for the 4th April include…

 

 

RSD stock update time folks…

Still hounding the rep on THE DOORS release….no movement though from the 3 copies on the shelf….further news on cuts below here…if you see your “ wishlisted” title below, better be early is the advice

Proper cuts below with PIXIES the most problematic…i asked for 12 copies….got cut in half…getting 6…7 of ye wishlisted it….

Suede ordered 14…getting 10…9 wishlisted it…MJ is bang on wishlist level…quo should be ok…some of the others i dont have good info yet im afraid only they were cut….trying to manage 500 releases and get good info out to ye is tricky so bare with me!!

Also the Fred Again releases aren’t going to make it on time so these will be released now later in year…again just passing on the info!

No need for a GFO for me please

Heres the list of titles cut by Proper…

SUEDE
MJ LENDERMAN
PIXIES
STATUS QUO
DOCTOR WHO
DEAD OR ALIVE
MISSION
BLACK STONE CHERRY
VINCE GUARALDI
DEICIDE
THE DWARVES
BUDY-MAGLIONE

An important note here, please ask me on the day if you don’t see a record you are after….it could be simply delayed … .it happens every year….anything up to 20 releases can simply be delayed/late….so Ask me, Ask me , Ask me.

Also also also Cork bands THE CLIFFORDS and also THE CARDINALS starting to make ripples around the world. THE CLIFFORDS signed a record deal recently and are with top management , long way to go but the future could be bright, they are starting to get bums in seats around the world…great to see some of our own making waves. 

Even though I laughed when I read this, folks from the rest of the country will laugh harder though…got a mailout from a PR company in the UK about THE CLIFFORDS recently ( sent to a ton of people not just Cork people like) and heres a few lines from it

“ It might be Ireland’s second biggest city, but Cork isn’t renowned for its pulsing cultural output, and whilst The Frank and Walters might resonate with a listener of a certain vintage, there’s little else paving the way for an ambitious young band kicking hard at the glass ceiling, and harbouring ambitions better aligned with those success stories 160 miles north in Dublin”

Do I need to bring out my GFO again…anyways, the very best of luck to them ( the band that is , not the PR company!)

Heres a nice article rolling stone done last week with the band

https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/features/cliffords-interview-ireland-iona-lynch-bittersweet-48630/

And heres the latest single shoot in the wonderful room in Coughlans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpxFfzi7LyA

Right the main week for this week we are hawking is for 11th of April….the last few years , this day ( the day before RSD)  has become a really big release day…i suppose we all know/hope there will be excellent footfall on the 12th so get good releases in the shops …anyway shout if interested in anything here please…

Below is a list of Japanese UHQ-CD reissue series, marking the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records. Remastering by Kevin Gray, titles are selected from Blue Note’s analog “Tone Poet” and “Classic Vinyl” reissue series. 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 a few hours to get these on the site ( did i mention we are not the other crowd)  so if interested shout … .20 bucks each, out on the 11th april also.

Jimmy Smith Midnight Special
Johnny Coles Little Johnny C
Lee Morgan Infinity
Lou Donaldson Midnight Creeper
McCoy Tyner Extensions
Ronnie Foster Two Headed Freap
Sonny Clark Dial “S” for Sonny
Stanley Turrentine Common Touch
Tina Brooks True Blue
Wayne Shorter Night Dreamer
J. J. Johnson The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1
Fats Navarro The Fabulous Fats Navarro, Vol. 1
Dizzy Reece Star Bright
Jackie McLean Bluesnik
Don Wilkerson Preach Brother!
Jackie McLean Destination… Out!
George Braith Extension
Sam Rivers Fuchsia Swing Song
Big John Patton Oh Baby!
Blue Mitchell Down with It
Hank Mobley A Caddy for Daddy
Jack Wilson Easterly Winds
Lee Morgan Caramba
Wayne Shorter Schizophrenia
Don Cherry Where Is Brooklyn?
Lonnie Smith Turning Point
Reuben Wilson Love Bug
Elvin Jones Polycurrents
Brother Jack McDuff Moon Rappin’
Grant Green Green Is Beautiful

Long one today it felt, going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road etc….

Sound, Ray, yeah, bumper one this week! Will probably be the same next week with the RSD live acts news and things. Fair play on your rant at the big beast in the sky! Shower of cunts!

We love your rants! Between that and the sun we’ll all be in great form for the rest of the week.
Hello everyone, hope ye’re all doing well!

There’s been an update to the Declan O Rourke RSD Kyabram with Kisses release. A collab track announced on it:

Will be a nice one to get on the day!

I watched the documentary film about the poet Pat Ingoldsby last night on RTE. Class. What a unique soul he was. My friend bought me one of his books recently, I’m hooked. I remember him sitting outside the GPO in Dublin selling his work.
But Imelda May was in the doc and she read a couple of his poems. Great watch. I guess it’s on the player now.

First release to mention is a big one, the brand new album from CMAT – Euro-Country. She has been going from strength to strength in recent years. Talented girl. Popular in the siopa.
Here’s a new track from her: https://youtu.be/hAvWMb-zoKM?si=l56FrZqgfyd5Z0pC

The album will be released in August, and we’ll be getting it on CD, black Vinyl and indies coloured vinyl.

One that wasn’t announced until after the newsletter went out last week, DIRE STRAITS – Brothers in Arms: 40th Anniversary Edition. Remastered with loads of extras. Out May 16th. Here’s a bit more info:
“One of the world’s best-selling albums, Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms, celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exquisite 5LP deluxe edition.

The 5LP deluxe box features the full studio album and a previously unreleased full-length live concert from the band’s Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio tour stop in 1985. Housed in a slip-case with art prints and a 16-page booklet featuring new liner notes, following new interviews with band members Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher.”

And a band I like a lot are releasing their new full length album on May 30th, THE BUDOS BAND – VII. CD and Limited Purple Vinyl of that. If ye haven’t heard them they’re mainly instrumental but with very groovy Sabathy riffs with guitars and brass. Here’s a new track from them: https://youtu.be/bzEiUxdDj0o?si=LRQzvHVljKH9pjRI

Oh and there’s a brand new album coming out from MORGAN WALLEN – I’m the Problem on May 16th also. 2 CD and indies 3 LP vinyl available of that. I was calling him Wallace and Grommet there for a while. Getting old!

Here’s everything else coming soonish:

To those who have gotten this far, thanks!

Before I go, here’s the new bÚkl music video for the track ‘Bubble’ off the new album:
https://youtu.be/qk4TFk2EIZk?si=rrKD1tiTEwY9VrM6
Maybe subscribe if ye enjoy!
Thanks again to everyone who has supported the album so far! CDs are nearly gone but more on the way.

That’s all from me. Back to you Ray so bud.

Thanks a mil Shane

Sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

March 19th: New CURE RSD product addition, Stock Cuts, Industry stats, early KRAFTWERK Live, TONE POETS, new MATT BERNINGER, and NICK CAVE and SUEDE coloured reissues

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Hi folks

Hope all is well out there.

The aftermath of long weekends are messy so not a whole pile going on this week i think.

Releases in the siopa for this Friday 21st March include…

 

 

Not much more news on the RSD allocations yet….but there is a late edition to the RSD schedule with the announcement of

The Cure –  Alone – Four Tet Remix 12” (https://www.recordstoreday.co.uk/record/Alone%20%28Four%20Tet%20Remix%29)

We had to place our order instantly so the order was placed last Friday … .i hope to get 10 or so copies of it … .just so you know!

Remember RSD is Saturday the 12th of April, trying to organise the music for the day, hit a few dead ends but will update soon!

All of the above i wrote about 9.30 this morning….its now nearly 2pm and a few RSD updates have come in…

Good news or bad news folks?

Good news is Orchard looks good….no real hassle

Bad news from Warner though i’m afraid….just two titles cut…..that sounds like good news…..but two biggies i’m afraid….and one yucky yucky one ( theres always at least one)

So heres the story…i asked for ( wishlisted)  22 copies of the doors release for RSD….14 of ye had wishlisted me for it ( nearly all regular sound heads)….we have been allocated 4 copies and Adam and i were hoping for a copy also….no panic on mine so basically 3 copies for the shelves….disaster i know….now i was straight back to the rep with a begging letter about them….its a massive cut….( backstory, my rep from Warner for the last 15 years,  left there last autumn id say and the new lad has a whole host of shops in the UK as well as now doing the Irish shops….my guess is not only is his plate overflowing, i think he has two plates everyday, he can be slow to respond and doesn’t come back at all some of the time ….just too much going on….the response to my begging letter was “ Hopeful I’ll get more allocation of The Doors Ray, you’ll be the first to know if I do.” I sent a second note to try to get a few more in the hope of covering more regular heads who WILL be in the queue … .fingers crossed big time but for now just 3 on the shelf … .daggers at dawn time….ye have the info.

The second cut from Warner was on the Bowie vinyl….i asked for 25, cut back to 20 ( reasonable) ….17 of ye wishlisted in the end…a few after cut off….so should be ok but just above really….again ye have the info folks ( got cut on Bowie last year also)

Anyhoo sin sin for now…sorry for the news

Releases then in the shop for Friday the 28th of March include

A little bit of boring industry news stats here for ye folks….i find it interesting but could bore the liathroidi off ye…

2024 was the greatest ever year for music consumption …ever….( in the UK and Ireland)….don’t get excited, or more importantly i wasn’t getting excited … .Consumption reached the equivalent of 201.4 million albums sold ( UK and Ireland) in 2024 … .excited … .Streaming alone generated the equivalent of 178 m albums, exceeding the record of 172m physical albums sold in 2004 at the tail-end of the CD boom). Not so exciting!!

So physical sales were at a peak of 172 million albums sold 20 years ago to now 20 odd million albums … .crikey, that’s a hit.

Overall spend on music last year was 2.39 billion ( subscriptions and physical ) with physical being 13.8 % of that pie or 330 million in sales , downloads 2% and the  rest streaming services…..2 billion paid to streaming companies ( Universal and Sony  have shares in Spotify , not sure if the other record companies do) 

The Spotify stuff is murky on all levels … .Here is a piece I pulled from a rolling stone article about ownership in spotify…

“ Speaking of industry incestuousness, I suggest you read more about Tencent’s 9.1 percent stakeholding in Spotify, which is awe-inspiring in its spider’s web of vested interests. The short version: Tencent Holdings is about to own 10 percent of Universal, which in turns owns around 3.5 percent in Spotify, which in turn owns around nine percent in Tencent Music Entertainment, which in turn is part-owned by Universal’s two main rivals (Warner and Sony), but remains majority owned by Tencent Holdings, which in turn owns 9.1 percent of Spotify. “

8 different parties  make up over 70% of Spotify’s shares, Uni and Sony included in them…. Thats without the murkiness.

Universal Music Group is the biggest music rights holder in the world and is valued at 33 billion .

All of the above is way way above my pay grade and smarts to be honest … .our simple goal every year is keep the shop open….the industry going well is a really positive thing …thankfully , i do remember 2012 only to well….thank you Mr Bowie 8th Jan 2013…is that a chink of light i see. 

Lots of good news in there though for shops….2024 was double the figures of the worst case scenario of 2012/2013 where everyone ( me included) thought it was game over….physical increased 6% year on year versus 2023 with the cd showing growth for the first time in 20 years as well as vinyl continuing to grow ( albeit slow growth…thats ok though) so overall its good out there i suppose. Challenges off course been the direct selling from the record companies, all the record company websites out there selling , pricing, brexit …and dont forget the SS….storage and spouses…as i suggested to one person recently you could always ask your better half to move in with another family member….that should create a bit of space i said.
 

Main week this week is for releases for the 4th April ( i shall be ordering these in the next few days)

Coming out that day are

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

Thanks, Ray! Hey everyone, hope ye’re well and ye had a nice Paddy’s Day. That langer McGregor up in the White House was a bit yuck though.
Here’s a Father Ted clip:
https://youtu.be/QS06cLEyowg?si=oRjZ-dyj2Ot8MZDV

Interesting reading alright, Ray, about the industry stats. Morbidly interesting maybe! Shocking how little artists get paid from streaming but yet it’s nearly 90% of how music is consumed nowadays.
Great that we have our little niche though with vinyl and CD and the community. Long may that last.

First one for down the road from me is the new album by MATT BERNINGER of The National. It’s called ‘Get Sunk’ and we will have it on CD, black vinyl or indies cobalt blue vinyl. Release date is 30/5/25.
Here’s a track: https://youtu.be/adtqj7XxvtQ?si=PwfEyVOWDwJEgCCL

ALAN SPARHAWK formerly of Low is releasing his second album in two years also on May 30th. His solo album from last year was very good, vocoder vocals throughout, very different. Great guitarist.
This time he’s helped by the band Trampled By Turtles. The album is called ‘With Trampled by Turtles‘.
Here’s a tune from that, I like it: https://youtu.be/utlroUPxM30?si=Q7RtYCnBDLsLruzi

There’s a deluxe reissue of SUEDE – Sci Fi Lullabies coming out on May 23rd. Formats are 3 CD, 3 LP or limited grey 3 LP vinyl.
Here’s a bit of info about the 3 CD: 

  • Originally released in 1997, Sci-Fi Lullabies remains a stunning collection of Suede’s B-sides, showcasing some of the band’s finest work
  • This expanded edition brings together the original set alongside a newly compiled second volume
  • The artwork and design for this 3CD edition have been created by Suede’s official designer and photographer, Paul Khera
  • The design features a die-cut outer sleeve allowing fans to alternate between the two Sci-Fi Lullabies Volume covers

There’s also an interesting Nick Cave reissue coming at the end of April.
DIE HAUT & NICK CAVE – Burnin’ The Ice on clear vinyl. It’s been out of print for ages on vinyl.

Here’s everything else:

Think that’s everything from me this week.
I’m posting a new bÚkl video up on YouTube over the weekend. I will link it here next week if ye don’t mind.

Back to the Bossman.

Thanks a mill Shane

 

Sine for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia

March 12th: Thanks for the support! MURDER CAPITAL Instore Video, RSD Stock Update, new M(h)aol, MARK PRITCHARD & THOM YORKE release, and Happy Paddy’s Day!

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Hi folks

Hope all is well with ye.

 

Just a reminder we are closed Patricks day…Monday the 17th ( we are always closed bank holidays really)

Here is what is in the siopa for this Friday the 14th of March…

I personally would like to thank those of ye who have supported the bUkl album ( our Shanes album)….the record itself looks beautiful as does Jim Mcs artwork…. the music on the record is great….some feat by the boy….heres another tune from it…good few LP left, not so many cds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-7vdThYqk

We have a listening party coming up on Tuesday the 18th of March at 5 pm for the new Japanese Breakfast album “ for Melancholy Brunettes ( & sad women).”

The album will be played in full at 5pm on the 18th … .and we will have a poster and a clear outer sleeve which goes over the LP to create unique artwork for everybody in attendance.

Another point of note is we have reduced circa 8 or 900 records in the last few weeks….best way to see this is on the site here … .email us to keep anything or just buy it also!!

https://musiczone.ie/product-category/big-vinyl-sale/

Releases in the shop then for the 21st March include…

RSD update time!!

Got some allocations back…some cuts….always cuts….so here is the story.

Only got back allocations from Cargo, Uni and Sony.

So re Sony all good i think no cut…magic!!

Re Cargo….i don’t have numbers but the info i got is that these titles below sold out and did not cover what was requested by the record shops so cuts will be made on these below ( i don’t have exact numbers but if you see something you wishlisted, then it is going to be either cut or not in at all maybe….here’s the Cargo issues

THE ONLY ONE I KNOW THE CHARLATANS
SOUL SLABS VOL. 4  VARIOUS
SOUTHERNUNDERGROUND (COLOURED VINYL) CUNNINLYNGUISTS
MIND OVER MATTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (COL ZION I
LEMONHEADS IN DREAMLAND (COLOURED VINYL) THE LEMONHEADS
UNIVERS TBC
NINE X SEVEN WIRE
CRAZY ON THE WEEKEND (2025 REMASTER) SUNHOUSE
PARALYTIC TONIGHT, DUBLIN TOMORROW THE SAINTS
THE EARLY YEARS: 2008 ☐ 2010 POND
TWEEZ (TWEETHAN MIX) SLINT

Right Uni RSD issues next….now here we are bang on the wishlists  on these….have enough to cover the wish lists BUT feck all beyond wishlists really so strong advice is get in early as possible for these and should be fine… get in early best advice i can give….here’s the list for early birds…some biggies on it …these were all cut….some as much as 50% of what i ordered

Duran Duran 
Post Malone 
PIL 
Queen 
Saxon 
Shane/Sinead 
Supergrass 
Lizzy
Wicked 

Looks like others that are normally problematic aren’t this year ( Lennon, Sylvian)…so other uni titles should be fine … .am a bit over and above on the U2 and Taylor ones but not miles over so take note of that also please!!

And a quick word in the interest of self protection from the odd langer out there….we do our best to get ye the best info possible but at times bits slip through the cracks …there are 5 or 600 releases…it can be tricky to manage…very fluid, delays , cuts, brexit etc etc…we do our best so go f off if that’s not good enough!

That’s it for this week on the RSD stuff….oh the madness one looks ok ( at the moment anyway)….brexit problem supplier but looks ok…

If you see your title above…check the alarm clock is in working order…that’s the advice!
 

 

Releases then for the 28th March will include ( i’m ordering these in the next few days so if interested in anything, shout please!!

We are always trying to manage our stock hence asking for requests all the time, cos once it comes in here, its ours and sell or tough shite after that.

Anyhoo anyhoo…Friday the 28th of March…there is actually a load there and we only get to put up about 20% of whats sold to us  on the site every week, i’m not kidding….hundreds of releases every week….stuff do be flying at us like, the amount of admin is savage….god be with the days in Carrigaline….up the shutter down the shutter and a little red book for special orders, reps calling to take your new release orders…how things change!

 I’ll stop moaning

Nice Taste live one for the 28th actually 

( Sony bought the rites for the Floyd catalog and reissues are coming on them all….price has gone north but Sony normally do lovely pressings) 

Right so folks before i hand ye over to the bUkl Shane …a lovely treat for some of ye.

Here is our in store video of THE MURDER CAPITAL recently launching their super new record “ blindness”  with us….superbly shot by Tim again….if anyone needs video work done can pass ye Tims details…here tis…its excellent:

https://youtu.be/NRehKifBj1g?si=MF4gXCAQgCPVcWgr

 

Right so Shane away with you so kid…

Cheers, Ray! Hello everyone!
The Murder Capital instore video is great, class to have them instore. Lovely to have the video of it , thanks again Tim!

Just want to reiterate what Ray said earlier about my new album, thanks so much to everyone who has shown interest and supported it so far, it means a huge amount to me to know that people are out there listening. The feedback has been great so far and again, massively grateful for it.
I’m going to link ye the full album on Spotify here, if ye enjoy a few tracks I’d be delighted if ye would consider buying a copy on vinyl or CD either online or give us a shout and we will put one aside for you. Here’s the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0eoLWzLYBzWdbiOwKLC5ko?si=j6nmRbevT7uoTcufG1wWcg
I’m working on a new video for the next ‘single’.
My fav tracks are probably ‘Bubble’, ‘Feckin Unreal’ and ‘So Gratifying’. Anyway, do have a listen to it if you haven’t yet.

First, down the line release to mention from me today is  from the Irish band M(h)aol. It’s a brand new album, their second I think, callled ‘Something Soft’. I like their sound. Here’s a new track from it:
https://youtu.be/8AiJoMlBJUw?si=Azps9LTzNCaOW9_2

That’s to be released on May 16th on both CD and Vinyl.

And another Irish release coming in May is Amble – Reverie. I only discovered this band in the last week after Ray told me about them. Nice sound, folky with a bit of trad in the mix.
Here’s an amhrán: https://youtu.be/mqBDUNtqZ5w?si=-RgZFqmv-L1JB9K0
This is their debut. Out on CD and Vinyl on May 23rd.

There are two new Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab releases coming soon too. Fleetwood Mac – Mirage and Fleetwood Mac – Tango in the Night. These are high quality pressings from all analogue masters. They are 45rpm for more sound quality and the boxes are numbered. Pricey but on a high end system you will hear the difference.

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

Last but not least, there’s a new album coming out on May 9th from MARK PRITCHARD & THOM YORKE called ‘Tall Tales’. There’s going to be a special first edition CD and first edition Vinyl of it which incorporate deluxe packaging and a booklet.
Here’s some info: “

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke are set to release their debut album as a duo via Warp Records. Following Pritchard’s remixes for Radiohead, the pair struck upon an otherworldly synergy with the track ‘Beautiful People’, a centrepiece of Mark’s 2016 solo album Under The Sun.

Now presenting a whole album, Tall Tales showcases Pritchard’s mastery of archaic machines that he had previously unearthed in synthesizer archives, guiding the music down unexpected and experimental paths. Yorke meanwhile delivers a haunting and expansive vocal performance, evoking Radiohead’s OK Computer-era digital FX while delving into dark, introspective storytelling.

Also central to the project, visual collaborator Jonathan Zawada’s artistry enhances the project with his hyperreal environments that blur the line between the organic and digital, juxtaposing uneasy landscapes of natural beauty with the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world.”

Also standard CD and LP available. Here’s a track from them. I tend to love anything Radiohead linked. https://youtu.be/oKaei11LulE?si=_uxKccy96BJ12K13

Ar ais duit so Ray. Bain taitneamh as an lá glas seo chugainn gach duine!

Thanks Shane!

 

Sin e for this week really folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, Young Adam and Mia.

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!!

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