Jim Carroll

• Live music
• May 31, 2011, 13:55

It’s a big one for folk fans as Andy Irvine and Paul Brady join forces again for a Harmonic show at Dublin’s Vicar Street on November 11. For reasons to be cheerful about this gig, check out their remarkable “Andy …

• Politics Society World
• May 31, 2011, 10:05

There is nothing like the sight of a bunch of riot police armed with batons and rubber bullets wading into the middle of a peaceful protest to change public opinion within 24 hours. All was quiet on Thursday afternoon at …

• Festivals Live music Reviews
• May 30, 2011, 09:21

(1) It was not a good Primavera Sound for iPads. The festival organisers hatched a fancy-dan plan for a pre-pay card system for their bars instead of cash and tokens, but the whole darn iPad-powered thing came a-cropper on the …

• Archive
• May 29, 2011, 18:50

As reported yesterday, the great Gil Scott-Heron died in a New York hospital on Friday night at the age of 62. After the jump, you’ll find an interview I did with him when he was promoting the “I’m New Here” …

• Uncategorized
• May 28, 2011, 09:06

Very sad news to report that the great Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62. One of the most influential musicians of all time.

• Clubs Live music Music business
• May 27, 2011, 10:00

Live Nation are about to go raving. As reported by Digital Music News this week, the giant music company are hoping to grab a slice of the US dance music event market with their new Electronic Nation division. It’s a …

• Now Playing
• May 27, 2011, 09:00

Black Lips “Go Out & Get It” (V2) Atlanta’s scuzzy garage punks continue to recruit for their ramshackle freak scene on new album “Arabia Mountain”. Lift to Experience “The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads” (Bella Union) A decade on and this musical …

• Plug The Ticket
• May 26, 2011, 14:00

What you’ll find in The Ticket on your newstands, app and online tomorrow: Arctic Monkeys: they’re back, Back, BACK! Alex Turner talks about new album “Suck It & See”, “Submarine”, songwriting and that album cover. Plus a Smash Hits Q&A …

• New music
• May 26, 2011, 10:00

Here are the latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All tips for future New Music picks welcome below Niamh Regan 16 year old kid from Galway catches our ear with …

• Uncategorized
• May 25, 2011, 21:57

It seems that the cat is truly chilling tonight. Per a report in Pollstar, the Dublin-bound Prince has settled his outstanding business with MCD’s Denis Desmond and the promoter has received the $2.95 million due in damages from the pop …

• The Far Side
• May 25, 2011, 12:22

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday May 24. Listen Again to The Far Side: you can listen back to a stream of last night’s show here Givers “Up Up Up” (Glassnote) Grouplove “Itchin’ On A Photograph” (Canvasback) …

• Festivals Irish Times Live music Media Politics
• May 25, 2011, 09:17

This week’s Irish Times’ Culture Podcast was hosted and presented by arts editor Shane Hegarty and features Hugh Linehan, Sinead Gleeson and myself yakking about Queen Elizabeth, Barack Obama, Irish media coverage of these visits, Primavera and summer festivals. Have …

• Reviews
• May 24, 2011, 10:17

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday today. Happy birthday Bob! For once, Dylan is not touring (his next show is in Cork in June) so OTR hopes he gets to put his feet up, have a …

• Live music
• May 23, 2011, 22:32

OTR understands that Prince will be playing Malahide Castle in Dublin on July 30 as part of a lengthy European tour. We assume that this is the gig which Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell was refering to in his tweet …

• Randomiser
• May 23, 2011, 09:28

This post is brought to you by hundreds of Irish music fans crossing their fingers because of this. Those not heading to Parc del Fòrum for the weekend should head instead to Whelan’s in Dublin on Thursday night or the …

• Irish music
• May 20, 2011, 09:45

As readers know only all too well, last year was a spectacular one for Irish music. Over 200 albums were released in 2010 and the quality of these albums was remarkably high. It was, as we’ve said before, something of …

• Reviews The Ticket
• May 20, 2011, 09:00

It’s that time again. Every month, The Ticket convenes the Album Club where a panel of guest critics air their views about one album and you, the readers, get to have your say on their views and, of course, the …

• Now Playing
• May 20, 2011, 08:00

Bon Iver “Bon Iver” (4AD) Three years after “For Emma, Forever” turned the world and Kanye West onto Justin Vernon, he’s back with a humdinger of a new record. Download “Calgary” here. DJ Shadow “I Gotta Rokk” (Interscope) This taster …

• Plug The Ticket
• May 19, 2011, 14:05

What you’ll find in The Ticket on your newstands, app and online tomorrow: Suede: Brett Anderson on Britpop, bust-ups and Bernard Butler with Brett Anderson Ticket Album Club: classical singers and musos Veronica Dunne, John O’Conor, Gearoid Grant and Fionnuala …

• New music
• May 19, 2011, 09:52

Six New Music profiles this week – three from last week which weren’t featured here as I was away and three from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All tips for future New Music picks …

• The Far Side
• May 18, 2011, 13:59

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday May 17. Listen Again to The Far Side: you can listen back to a stream of last night’s show here Foster the People “Call It What You Want” (Columbia) Friendly Fires …

• Ireland Politics Society
• May 18, 2011, 09:36

During yesterday evening’s news, RTE reporter David Davin-Power made an interesting observation. Talking about the huge security presence which meant that the streets were not thronged with onlookers, Davin-Power reckoned that the streets would have been empty anyway, even if …

• Live music
• May 17, 2011, 11:08

Bon Iver plays Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre on October 20. Tickets go on sale on Friday morning at €34 a pop. Support from Kathleen Edwards. The new album “Bon Iver” is released on June 17 and it’s swell. Download the …

• Q&A
• May 17, 2011, 09:02

What’s your clearest childhood memory? Going to camp in the summer in Louisiana, waking up and walking to the camp kitchen to get a carton of chocolate milk. You spent much of your childhood singing in church choirs. Did you …

• Festivals Live music Music business Reviews
• May 16, 2011, 14:59

Between the official showcases, the official “unofficial” gigs and the unofficial unoffical stuff (where’s Rummy when you need him?), over 300 bands played at the Great Escape from Wednesday night through to Saturday. Kudos to the bookers and programmers because …

• Festivals Live music Music business New music Reviews
• May 16, 2011, 09:56

In recent years, the convention circuit has had several new entrants jostling for attention and profile and it’s safe to say that Brighton’s Great Escape is well assured of premier league status. Now in its sixth year, the Great Escape …

• On The Road Plagiarism Randomiser Silly season Speculation Stupid bands finally calling it a day Unforeseen circumstances
• May 9, 2011, 08:08

On the Record is off the record until Monday May 16 due to, er, stuff. I’ll be updating comments during the week so please feel free to use this post to recommend gigs and new albums, give out about stuff, …

• Hip-hop New releases
• May 6, 2011, 10:00

It’s such a good story that you probably think someone made it up. But strange things do happen and the tale of how The Midnight Eez are now getting a release on All City is proof of that. Dublin hip-hop …

• Now Playing
• May 6, 2011, 09:00

The essential tunes on the OTR jukebox this week. Please feel free to add your own selections below. S-X v Ramadanman “WoooGlut” (Butterz) Killer cut which slaps David Kennedy’s “Glut” against S-X’s grime banger “Woooo Riddim” for a walk on …

• Plug The Ticket
• May 6, 2011, 08:00

Kate Bush: even reclusive eccentrics have to plug their new albums, you know. Kate Bush talks to Sinead Gleeson ahead of the release of “Director’s Cut”, the album where she revisits revisits a selection of tracks from “The Sensual World” …

• New music
• May 5, 2011, 14:01

Here are the latest New Music selections from the On The Record column in tomorrow’s edition of The Ticket. All tips for future New Music picks welcome below Psychologist London-based singer and producer Iain Woods should prepare to expect a …

• Festivals Live music
• May 5, 2011, 09:41

Joanna Newsom is the latest addition to the @ The Park bill at Marlay Park, Dublin. She plays the tent on July 24 with support from Bert Jansch and James Vincent McMorrow. Tickets go on sale next Thursday at €44.20 …

• Live music
• May 4, 2011, 14:53

Very exciting news: Tom Tom Club, the band featuring Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth from Talking Heads, play Dublin’s Vicar Street on July 22. Tickets go on sale on Fridat at €34.60 a pop (plus TM fees). The band, who …

• The Far Side
• May 4, 2011, 14:02

As played on The Far Side, Phantom 105.2, Tuesday May 3. Listen Again to The Far Side: you can listen back to a stream of last night’s show here. Bleeding Knees Club “Have Fun” (Shock) Jonquil “Get Up” (Dovecote) Fixers …

• Sport
• May 4, 2011, 09:53

There was one man missing from the Camp Nou last night and, strangely enough, people seemed to miss José Mourinho. The Barcelona fans didn’t get to jeer him, the TV cameras didn’t get to focus on his frown and the …

• Banter
• May 3, 2011, 09:30

It was a pretty damn busy weekend in the world of Banter. We started out on Saturday night with the Sonar Story with Enric Palau and Georgia Taglietti from the Barcelona-based electronic music and arts festival yakking about the event’s …