Jim Carroll

• Unforeseen circumstances
• September 27, 2009, 22:52

…for two weeks R&R. The Pricewatch fella and TV superstar Conor Pope will be minding the gaff between now and then and updating comments so please be polite to him. Normal service will be resumed on Monday October 12. Use …

• Uncategorized
• September 25, 2009, 13:43

Congrats to John McMahon who has been appointed head of 2fm. It turns out that getting tipped for the gig by OTR did not work against him. He takes over from John Clarke later in the year and we assume …

• Plug The Ticket
• September 25, 2009, 09:31

In The Ticket today, we ask Massive Attack what the hell is taking them so long to finish album number five, talk to the main players in the Irish live music market about summer 2009 and 2010 (also see next …

• Live music The Ticket
• September 25, 2009, 08:58

As part of a feature for today’s Ticket reviewing the summer’s gigs and festivals, I talked to many of the players in the Irish live music market about their activities. The feature covered sellouts, gigs which didn’t sell out, the …

• Tune of the Week
• September 24, 2009, 09:26

D.I.S.C.O.

• The Far Side
• September 23, 2009, 09:53

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday September 22, 10pm-midnight The Golden Filter “Thunderbird” (Dummy) Phoenix “Fences (Friendly Fires remix)” (V2) Yacht “Psychic City” (DFA) The Drums “Let’s Go Surfing” (Moshi Moshi) Summer Cats “Hey You, It’s Me …

• Ireland Politics TV
• September 22, 2009, 13:53

RTE’s new current affairs session The Frontline enjoyed a good start to its run last night. Sure, there were a couple of opening night niggles – they need to make the type on the info-ticker a lot bolder, Pat Kenny …

• Banter
• September 22, 2009, 08:56

It’s set to be a busy few weeks in the Banter department with various discussions on pop culture to tie in with the Darklight, Hard Working Class Heroes and DEAF festivals. Next Saturday, September 26, it’s “Final Scratch Me Arse” …

• Live music
• September 21, 2009, 11:42

The XX play Irish shows in December at Belfast’s Speakeasy (15), Galway’s Roisin Dubh (December 16), Cork’s Pavilion (17) and Dublin’s Button Factory (19). Love their album loads and love this cover version too.

• Randomiser
• September 21, 2009, 09:11

Some Monday morning treats for your ears. If you haven’t already said hello to Floating Points, one of the producers of the year (and you really need to get acquainted with “J&W Beat” for maximum pleasure), check out this mix …

• The Ticket
• September 18, 2009, 10:06

In The Ticket today, assorted critics, writers, actors and film-makers pick their favourite movie scenes, pop prince Mika gives it socks about his second album, the directors of Three Miles North of Molkom talk about why they chose to document …

• Reviews
• September 17, 2009, 10:21

During last night’s fascinating Dirty Projectors’ show at Whelan’s in Dublin, I wondered a little whatever happened to Green Gartside. To all intents and purposes, Gartside was (and is) Scritti Politti, a smart art-punk combo who, in one of those …

• Banter Plug The Ticket
• September 16, 2009, 14:08

OTR will be hosting a gig next month at the Hard Working Class Heroes festival. On The Record Presents will take place at the Twisted Pepper (Middle Abbey Street) on Saturday October 17. Acts playing on the night are Valerie …

• The Far Side
• September 16, 2009, 09:18

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday September 15, 10pm-midnight Eddy Current Suppression Ring “Which Way To Go?” (Goner) A Place To Bury Strangers “In Your Heart” (Mute) Japandroids “Young Hearts Spark Fire” (Unfamiliar) Fergus & Geronimo “Powerful …

• Politics
• September 15, 2009, 11:14

Unfortunately they don’t do moats in Co Kerry. For a couple of a weeks in a row over the summer, the Sunday Tribune did their level best to emulate the Daily Telegraph with former Minister for Fun John O’Donoghue taking …

• Politics
• September 14, 2009, 09:40

You can’t keep a good man down. And, it seems, you can’t also keep Silvio away from a bun-fight. After telling the world that he had enough in June, the dude is now back, Back, BACK! This is going to …

• The Ticket
• September 11, 2009, 09:27

In The (Chris de Burgh-free) Ticket this week, we go bonkers with Dizzee Rascal, look ahead at what’s coming to the cinemas in the months ahead, explore Sheffield one more time with Richard Hawley, query Ian Broudie about the contents …

• Media
• September 10, 2009, 09:32

They never forget, you know. Never. By any standards, Chris De Burgh has had a remarkable career. For the last 40 years or so, ever since he started out busking for customers in the Captain America’s burger joint at the …

• The Far Side
• September 9, 2009, 10:19

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday September 8, 10pm-midnight Due to yesterday’s news, the Spotify playlists are on hold for the moment. The Walkmen “The Rat” (Record Collection) Harlem Shakes “Strictly Game” (Gigantic) Lizzie Trullie “Boy Boy” …

• Other stuff
• September 8, 2009, 22:29

Congrats to the excellent Speech Debelle who won this year’s Mercury Music Prize for her mighty fine “Speech Therapy” album. She plays Belfast’s Stiff Kitten on October 2 (tickets £7.50) and Dublin’s Academy 2 on October 3 (tickets €13.60). I …

• News
• September 8, 2009, 14:15

It’s back (part one). Multi-media fest Tweak returns to Limerick for a second year from September 21 to 26 with workshops, performances, exhibitions, films and happenings of every sort. Find out more about this year’s array of bleeps, clicks, pops …

• Festivals
• September 7, 2009, 01:24

It’s (nearly) all over. You’ve read what we’ve had to say about the last couple of days – and if you haven’t, the reviews and recaps are down the page, the slideshow from our snappers Alan Betson and Brenda Fitzsimons …

• Festivals
• September 7, 2009, 01:21

Follow the links for reviews of Florence & The Machine, Fleet Foxes and Chic’s Saturday night special. Naturally, this was the most heart-stopping – and heartbreaking – experience of the day. Fierce pride in the boys in blue and gold, …

• Festivals
• September 6, 2009, 12:33

You’ll find reviews of some of yesterday’s gigs, as published in today’s Daily Ticket , down the page. Here’s a list of other gigs and sights which caught the eyes and ears. I’ll go along with Rosemary’s review below of …

• Festivals
• September 6, 2009, 01:19

All reviews from the Daily Ticket, to be published on-site in Stradbally on Sunday. More recaps in the morning when I get home from the Silent Disco/rave in the forest/whatever else I come across in the next few hours. 2 …

• Festivals
• September 5, 2009, 14:42

Per press release from fest PR, both Bat For Lashes and ESG have cancelled their performances. Bat For Lashes is citing an “accident at home” (here’s hoping it won’t prevent Natasha Khan and co for showing up for next week’s …

• Festivals
• September 5, 2009, 10:56

You’ll find reviews of some of yesterday’s gigs, as published in today’s Daily Ticket , down the page. EP09 readers are now reading the mag on-site along with their morning muesli, skinny lattes and Buckfast. We’ve just heard that ALL …

• Festivals
• September 4, 2009, 23:18

All reviews from the Daily Ticket, to be published on-site in Stradbally tomorrow. Lykke Li “Was that too slow for you?” The Swedish pop goddess  asked a ready-to-dance crowd in the Crawdaddy tent. Well, yes, if you don’t mind, it …

• Festivals
• September 4, 2009, 15:39

One for Dave O’Grady, Billy Lyons and all my other pie-eating homies who won’t be in Stradbally this weekend. This, friends, is what awaits you after those two-hour tailbacks we’re currently hearing about.

• Festivals
• September 4, 2009, 13:58

Seeing as the official EP09 website seems more interested in using its News section to pimp stuff that people have no interest in going to, here’s the update on the traffic for anyone planning to head to Stradbally later today. …

• Festivals
• September 4, 2009, 10:53

Go here for the hour-by-hour skinny on the weather and here for the latest news on traffic conditions to Stradbally.

• The Ticket
• September 4, 2009, 09:13

In The Ticket this week, Ireland’s favourite Mexican guitarists Rodrigo and Gabriela talk about their new album, Friendly Fires prep for their date with Mercury Music Prize destiny next week, we play with The Beatles Rock Band, Brian Boyd salutes …

• Festivals Photos
• September 3, 2009, 17:59

• Festivals
• September 3, 2009, 14:36

Greetings from The Daily Ticket office at EP09. First impressions: the sun is shining. Yeah, I know, hard to believe. Bring sun-block and a hat. Straight up. You’ll thank me for it on Saturday. You will definitely need wellies. The …

• Tune of the Week
• September 3, 2009, 09:16

One for the weekend – in Stradbally and Croke Park.

• Festivals
• September 2, 2009, 12:28

Get printing, pop pickers!

• The Far Side
• September 2, 2009, 10:00

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday September 1, 10pm-midnight You’ll find a Spotify playlist based around last night’s show here. Japandroids “Heart Sweats” (Unfamiliar) Mickey Gang “I Was Born In The 90s” (Self release) Trailer Trash Tracys …

• Festivals
• September 1, 2009, 14:51

Per press release, full stage times for ALL stages at EP09 to be announced tomorrow (Wednesday). You’ll find a bunch of official stage times already here, but the full motherload lands tomorrow which will give people plenty of time to …

• The Ticket
• September 1, 2009, 09:23

Yep, our spiritual home being a shed in the middle of a field in Co Laois For the third year in a row, the Daily Ticket will be published on Saturday and Sunday at the Electric Picnic in Stradbally. Each …