Jim Carroll

• Electric Picnic
• June 30, 2010, 12:02

The latest batch of names for the Electric Picnic are as follows: Wolf Parade Stars Black Mountain Brendan Perry K’Naan Heathers Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip Sebastien Leger The Japanese Popstars Jackbeats Mixhell Kormac’s Big Band Joker & Nomad …

• The Far Side
• June 30, 2010, 10:14

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday June 29, 10pm-midnight Last night’s show was a Far Side of 2010 So Far special. Naturally, I had more tunes than time. Thee Oh Sees “I Was Denied” (In the Red) …

• Interview
• June 30, 2010, 09:11

My interview with DJ Shadow, his first in several years, from today’s paper is here. He plays Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Sunday and Dublin’s Tripod on Monday. The feature in the paper also included a panel of additional quotes from …

• Music business
• June 29, 2010, 13:52

Oscar Wilde comes to mind when considering the story of Dublin-based promotions company Rockefeller Productions and its main man, James Delaney O’Neill. To have to cancel one gig may be regarded as a misfortune, but to have problems with five …

• Recommended music
• June 29, 2010, 09:11

As has become the custom in these parts at this time of the year, here’s a rundown on what has rocked OTR’s world in the first six months of this year. It’s a list so I know OTR readers will …

• Live music
• June 28, 2010, 14:15

Per OTR reader Caroline, Midlake play Dublin’s Vicar Street on November 7. The band played with Grizzly Bear at the Harmonic show at Live at the Marquee in Cork at the weekend. Tickets go on sale on Friday at €27 …

• Reviews
• June 28, 2010, 09:57

Maybe the best way to review Stevie Wonder’s show at Dublin’s O2 the other night is to simply run through the setlist. “Uptight”, “Master Blaster”, “Signed Sealed Delivered”, “Living for the City”, “Fingertips”, “Higher Ground”, “For Once in My Life”, …

• Music business
• June 25, 2010, 10:16

This week, the perpetually troubled EMI music group told the world about its new plans to stem losses and get itself out of the mess it has been in for years. Aside from another round of musical chairs in the …

• New music
• June 25, 2010, 09:45

The latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in The Ticket. All tips for future New Music picks welcome Dan Mangan Vancouver singer-songwriter now signed to Arts & Crafts who will be introducing the well-crafted, superbly observed …

• Plug The Ticket
• June 25, 2010, 09:13

Herbie Hancock: Belinda McKeown talks to legendary jazzer, pianist and producer Herbie Hancock about his Imagine Project that brings together Pink, Seal, Jeff Beck, India.Arie, Anoushka Shankar, Konono No 1, The Chieftains and Lisa Hannigan. The festival business: Leagues O’Toole …

• Now Playing
• June 24, 2010, 14:40

This week’s essential tunes on the OTR jukebox. Please feel free to add your own selections below. Trentemøller “Into the Great Wide Yonder” (In My Room) Dashing tunes, gorgeous textures and a new definition of a highbrow electronic pop aesthetic …

• Legal Music business
• June 24, 2010, 10:00

It has been an interesting week in the music piracy business. The BPI (the British version of IRMA) issued a cease-and-desist notice to Google requesting them to remove links to nine hosting sites, such as Megaupload, Sendspace and Usershare, which …

• Cancelled gigs Live music
• June 23, 2010, 17:33

Per the Savoy Theatre website, Grace Jones’ Cork shows in July have been cancelled. There is no word as of yet on the Dublin shows which are scheduled for the Wright Venue. However, tickets for the shows are not currently …

• Live music
• June 23, 2010, 13:52

I know a lot of OTR readers will be in Cork on Friday night for the Harmonic show at Live at the Marquee and, for them, here are the stage times Doors open at 6pm Villagers: 6.30pm-7.15pm Camera Obscura 7.45pm-8.30pm …

• The Far Side
• June 23, 2010, 09:29

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday June 22, 10pm-midnight Tame Impala “Solitude Is Bliss” (Modular) Sleigh Bells “Rill Rill” (N.E.E.T.) The Constellations “Setback” (Parallel Lines) Cloud Control “Ghost Story” (Ivy League) Fang Island “Life Coach” (Sargent House) …

• Live music
• June 22, 2010, 12:38

The reformed Godspeed You! Black Emperor play Dublin’s Tripod on December 10. Tickets are now on sale at €24 a pop from usual outlets.

• Live music Music business
• June 22, 2010, 09:32

It may be time to export “unforeseen circumstances” to the U S of A. Over the last few weeks, there have been a flurry of stories on the Stateside news wires about under-performing gigs. Music biz blogger Bob Lefsetz started …

• Randomiser
• June 21, 2010, 09:44

If you’re looking for something stimulating and enlightening on this blissful summer’s day, check out Vincent Woods’ fine interview with Alex Ross from last night’s Arts Tonight show. As many OTR readers will know, Ross is the author of The …

• Live music Music business
• June 18, 2010, 10:25

Some predictions do come true and the continued rise and rise of the smaller music festival is something which has been on the cards for quite some time. Over the last few years, On the Record’s annual census of Irish …

• Now Playing
• June 18, 2010, 09:45

This week’s essential tunes on the OTR jukebox. Please feel free to add your own selections below. Robyn “Body Talk Pt 1” (Konichiwa) No-one makes tunes with quite the same amount of jawdropping snap, crackle and pop as this Swedish …

• Plug The Ticket
• June 18, 2010, 09:14

Joan Jett: Sinead Gleeson puts another dime in the jukebox and hears from riot grrl number one Ms Jett about life in The Runaways and The Blackhears. Bollywood and beyond: Ireland’s first Indian film festival starts next week and Donald …

• New music
• June 17, 2010, 14:18

The latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All recommendations for future New Music picks welcome Squarehead Squarehead’s “Fake Blood” is a charmingly ramshackle slice of slacker indie pie and stands …

• The Far Side
• June 16, 2010, 10:01

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday June 15, 10pm-midnight DJ-ing plug: I’ll be DJ-ing at the Cork Midsummer Festival Club at The Pavilion tonight (Wednesday June 16). Admission is free and the music kicks off at 10.30pm. …

• Competition
• June 15, 2010, 11:55

Harmonic takes places at Live at the Marquee, Cork on Friday week, June 25, and will feature live sets from Grizzly Bear (their only Irish show of 2010), Midlake, Camera Obscura and Villagers. It is, you will agree, one hell …

• Music business Technology
• June 15, 2010, 09:01

Last Friday, the Contemporary Music Centre hosted a one-day conference at Dublin Castle on The Future of Music In A Digital World. My report on what was a very interesting, thought-provoking and occasionally entertaining day is here.

• Festivals
• June 14, 2010, 15:10

It’s all here, pop pickers. I foresee a run on Friday tickets.

• Live music Music business
• June 14, 2010, 09:49

Many years ago, I interviewed Dinosaur Jr frontman, J Mascis. He said he was just back from a Frank Sinatra gig somewhere and was going to see the Rolling Stones somewhere else the following week. “You got to see these …

• Music business
• June 11, 2010, 10:19

Last week, a feature in this paper examined how Irish films had performed in their home market. As the piece by Ted Sheehy noted, box office returns have been mixed for films backed with marketing funds from the Irish Film …

• Now Playing
• June 11, 2010, 09:30

This week’s essential tunes on the OTR jukebox. Please feel free to add your own selections below. Janelle Monae “The ArchAndroid” (Bad Boy) Adventurous set from the fabulous Monae – easily the most outlandish, ambitious and out-there soul, funk, r’n’b …

• Plug The Ticket
• June 11, 2010, 08:47

His & Hers: Laois-born director Ken Wardrop talks to Donald Clarke about his new film where 70 women from the Irish midlands talk about the men in their lives. The Gaslight Anthem: Frontman Brian Fallon talks about the sweet smell …

• New music
• June 10, 2010, 14:33

The latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All recommendations for future New Music picks welcome below. My Disco Post-punk darkcore grooves from Melbourne trio who’ve released a few records down …

• Music business
• June 10, 2010, 09:28

You’ll always face a few hurdles in a brave new world. Back in October, Public Enemy began to use the Sellaband service to get funding from fans for their next album. The band needed $250,000 and they were confident that …

• Live music
• June 9, 2010, 10:34

Last seen here making outlandish demands backstage at the ’08 Electric Picnic (oysters are hard to come by in Stradbally at the best of times) and putting on a hell of a show, Grace Jones plays four Irish shows next …

• The Far Side
• June 9, 2010, 09:21

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday June 8, 10pm-midnight DJ-ing plug: I’ll be DJ-ing at the Cork Midsummer Festival Club at The Pavilion next Wednesday (June 16). Admission is free, the music kicks off at 10.30pm and …

• Randomiser
• June 8, 2010, 09:51

Capital city pie fans, the rumours are true: Pieminister will have a stall at the Point Village Market every weekend for the summer. You will not need to go to Stradbally for your pie and mash and gravy fix. Their …

• Uncategorized
• June 4, 2010, 10:31

Thurston Moore once said that not breaking up was Sonic Youth’s “biggest career faux pas”. Moore was probably joshing a little when he talked about reunions with Spin magazine back in 2007. “What would have happened if we did break …

• Now Playing
• June 4, 2010, 09:57

This week’s essential tunes on the OTR jukebox. Please feel free to add your own selections below. Monarchy “Love Get Out Of My Way (Holy Ghost! remix)” Now, this is what you call a remix. Holy Ghost recast Monarchy’s new …

• Uncategorized
• June 4, 2010, 09:17

Scissor Sisters: Brian Boyd hears how a break from recording the difficult third album helped put the sex and disco back into the multi-million selling New York band. The Acorn: Kanye West and Elbow are fans but, as Sinead Gleeson …

• New music
• June 3, 2010, 14:33

The latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All recommendations for future New Music picks welcome below. Dada Trash Collage Obviously followers of the Animal Collective and Panda Bear creeds, Minneapolis …

• Music business
• June 3, 2010, 09:48

It began as a gag on Twitter. A few weeks ago, various tweets began to fly around the place tagged #bandtips. They ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous, advice on how bands should look in photos to things any …

• Festivals Live music
• June 2, 2010, 11:11

Latest additions to the bill for the Body & Soul Gathering at Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath on June 19 and 20 are: R.S.A.G. Broken Records Blue King Brown Katie Kim Patrick Kelleher Wiggle Also in gig news, Sharon Jones & …

• The Far Side
• June 2, 2010, 09:12

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday June 1, 10pm-midnight Sleigh Bells “Riot Rhythm” (N.E.E.T.) Herzog “Living Alone” (Transgressive) B-Movie Lightning “Triple Trouble” (Micropolis) Not Squares “Release the Bees” (Pogo) Factory Floor “Lying” (Blast First) John Talabot “Matilda’s …

• Banter
• June 1, 2010, 14:00

The latest Banter session will feature the one and only Andy Votel in conversation next Saturday (June 5) at the Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1. DJ, producer, musician, graphic artist, label boss (Twisted Nerve, Finders Keepers etc) and …

• Festivals Reviews
• June 1, 2010, 09:56

(1) Reasons why Primavera works: a beautiful city, a cracking line-up, fine weather, no mud, very few idiots. Urban festivals of this ilk are the new rock’n’roll for those of us too old and too unwilling to camp. (2) Leagues …