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  • Shave or Dye? I Dyed!

    ShaveorDyeIDYEDThe past few weeks have been extremely hard. But when I decide to do something, especially something like Today FM’s Shave or Dye, there was no way I would ever not do it.

    So yesterday I had hair that covered my ears. I had to go and get ‘prepped’ so the hair was chopped. Today I went into the Style Club to get dyed. I was number 004 on the list. I’m absolutely wrecked so I’ll write a little tomorrow.. Here’s a shot of my head just after it was done. Thanks to Damien, our colourist who is attempting the World Record for most heads dyed in 24 hours. An absolute gent. Thanks to Gill and all the Today FM gang who were so good to us also.

    Thanks to everyone who has donated, much appreciated. Don’t forget you can still donate to the Shave or Dye campaign for The Irish Cancer Society at mycharity.ie

    [Edit: Thanks also to the girl on the 39 bus this morning who gave me a donation on the way in!]

  • Culture Cafe on RTE 2XM Playlist & Podcast Show 30: 15/02/2012

    Culture Cafe 30If I may say so myself, I think this week’s show is ace. I don’t I’ve laughed as much as when I chatted to Eddi Reader. Brilliant fun! Thanks to all my guests, here’s what happened:

    1. DJ Flip & Freezemaster Slick

    2. Wonder Villians: Ferrari

    3. Chat with Sean Hillen about his current exhibition ReViewed

    4. Michael Kiwanuka: I Need Your Company

    5. Chat with Benjamin Murray, co-Director of Unfinished Spaces showing at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

    6. Django Django: Default

    7. Chat with Mark Foster, CEO Deezer UK & Ireland, a new music streaming service

    8. The Cast of Cheers: Family (Jape Remix)

    9. Chat with Eddi Reader (Part 1)

    10. Fairground Attraction: Perfect

    11. Chat with Eddi Reader (Part 2)

    12 Eddi Reader: Patience of Angels

  • Garbage: I Hate Love (Video)

    I love Garbage, I adore Garbage and there will always be a home for them on my blog. Here is a new song taken from their forthcoming album ‘Not Your Kind Of People’ out on May 16th. The video was compiled from fan art sent to the band.

  • Michael Kiwanuka: Live at The Sugar Club Review

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    Michael Kiwanuka deserves every good word said about him. His soulfulness oozes from him and puts many musicians who rely heavily on samples and triggers to shame. Michael performs backed with a five piece band and being totally honest I completely fell in love with the percussive sounds. Having a dedicated percussionist really adds so much to a live sound. Can’t wait for the album ‘Home Again’, which is out in March. Really good gig and a delightful opening act in The Staves. This review was first published on Goldenplec.

    It’s Saturday night, the show is sold out. When the artists on the night are billed as ones to watch, it would be easy to get caught up in hype. Neither Michael Kiwanuka and his support act, The Staves say much on stage. They let their music do the talking.

    The Staves are a trio of sisters, Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor hailing from Watford. They begin as the venue is filling up, with clusters of people taking notice. By the end of their set though, it was a slightly different matter. As you’d expect with sisters, their voice match up perfectly for three part harmonies and tonight they are joined by a drummer and bassist which add an extra depth to their sound.

    They start their seven song set with ‘The Motherlode’ and immediately its easy to see why they are creating a buzz. Their harmonies showcase their voices but their melodies and instrumentation showcase the songwriting. Switching from acoustic guitar to electric and back and the addition of mandolin to some songs also shows off their songwriting and their musicianship. (more…)