Jim Carroll

• The Ticket
• October 30, 2009, 11:25

In The Ticket today, Marina & The Diamonds shine bright on the cover, Jane Campion aims for the stars with her John Keats pic Bright Star, Katy Perry does some pouting, Joe Griffin salutes vigilantes on the big screen, Peter …

• Festivals
• October 29, 2009, 18:26

After eight merry years, this year’s DEAF festival is set to be the very last one as the organisers have decided to wrap up things after this weekend’s closing events. The reasons for the decision will not come as a …

• Tune of the Week
• October 29, 2009, 13:14

This is the first ever tune of the week to come from Florida. Bet you that made you pause for through.

• Live music
• October 29, 2009, 10:24

A smashing line-up for the four night Adrian Crowley and Foggy Notions-curated Homelights fest at Dublin’s Whelan’s. The act which stands out for me on the weekend bill is the fantastic Vashti Bunyan on November 29, but there are plenty …

• The Far Side
• October 28, 2009, 10:24

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, October 27, 10pm-midnight The Far Side on the road: I’ll be DJ-ing at Bootleg’s first birthday party at the Pavilion in Cork on Thursday (ie tomorrow). Acts playing on the night are …

• Randomiser
• October 27, 2009, 09:06

Hallowe’en came a week early to Temple Bar when Soap&Skin got this year’s DEAF bash off to a spooky, ghostly start on Thursday night. As those who’ve thrilled to the grand ambition of her “Lovetune for Vaccum” debut album will …

• Live music
• October 23, 2009, 12:54

Per ad in today’s paper, Battles play Dublin’s Tripod on December 10 as part of U:Mack’s 15th birthday party. “Irish debut of new material from their forthcoming album”, it sez here. No info on ticket prices as of yet.

• The Ticket
• October 23, 2009, 07:44

In The Ticket today, Donald Clarke looks at why children’s films have the hippest scriptwriters, the indiest soundtrackers and the coolest directors, there’s an interview with Fantastic Mister Fox’s Jason Schwartzman, we enter the wonderful world of Bill Bailey, the …

• Arts
• October 22, 2009, 09:23

This piece by Guy Barriscale about our “wonderful cultural infrastructure” contains plenty of food for thought. Barriscale is the production chief at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkeny, a brand spanking new state-of-the-art venue and arts centre which is located …

• RIP
• October 21, 2009, 15:26

• The Far Side
• October 21, 2009, 09:42

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, October 20, 10pm-midnight Plug: I’ll be DJ-ing at Bootleg’s first birthday party at the Pavilion in Cork on October 29. Acts playing on the night are Katie Kim, O Emperor, Slow Motion …

• Randomiser
• October 20, 2009, 14:49

There is nothing which can ruin a perfect day more than a dog-awful cover version. And because one perfect morning on OTR’s recent holiday was ruined by such a travesty, I’m now going to inflict it on you. Don’t get …

• Festivals Live music
• October 19, 2009, 10:33

Big thanks to everyone involved in making the On The Record Presents @ HWCH night at the Twisted Pepper such a fantastic occasion over the weekend. It was all down to the eight acts who played on the night (round …

• The Ticket
• October 16, 2009, 09:41

In The Ticket this week, Robbie Williams talks (and we listen), Joe Griffin shares his guide to how to survive a zombie attack, Austrian teen Soap&Skin decontructs her gothotronica, we have a look at what’s hot to trot at this …

• Tune of the Week
• October 15, 2009, 11:37

One out of 100.

• Irish Times Media
• October 15, 2009, 10:18

Head over to Hugh’s blog post and have your say.

• Live music
• October 14, 2009, 14:37

There seems to be a plethora of acts heading this way over the coming months – memo to self: round ‘em all up in one post – but this caught my eye. Finally, The Antlers, a band this blog has …

• The Far Side
• October 14, 2009, 09:30

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, October 13, 10pm-midnight For those who were asking about it, Messiah J’s playlist from last week’s Far Side is here Not Squares “Asylum” (Richter Collective) Colourmusic “Yes!” (Great Society) Everything Everything “My …

• Archive Recommended music
• October 13, 2009, 14:13

Those of you looking for a good read this weather should check out “Memoirs of a Geezer: The Autobiography of Jah Wobble” in which likable, chirpy bass warrior and Spurs fan Jah Wobble tells his life story in his own …

• Arts Politics Venues
• October 13, 2009, 09:36

Looking through the Programme for A Brave New World Full Of Unicorns, Fluffy Marshmallows and Chirpy Tellytubbies Who Look Like Eamon Ryan and Mary Hanafin, one particular promise caught my eye. It’s down towards the end of this fabulous document …

• Randomiser
• October 12, 2009, 09:43

Thanks to Conor Pope for keeping an eye on OTR business for the last fortnight. He’s now gone back to manning the Pricewatch desk and being a radio and TV superstar and has promised never to bother Pixies fans again. …

• Uncategorized
• October 1, 2009, 23:30

Okay, now that I’ve actually seen the gig, rather than hearing about it second hand, all this I know: A: The b-sides weren’t obscure and fitted right in – Into the White, in particular, was mesmerising. B: Frank Black was …

• Uncategorized
• October 1, 2009, 10:07

Er, hello there. My name is Conor. Mr Carroll asked me to moderate the blog for the next couple of weeks while he sips fruity cocktails and suns himself on some exotic island. I can’t even begin to tell you …