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Jim Carroll

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Here we go, here we go, here we go – it’s the weekly plugathon where you (yes, you) can sell your wares to millions of On The Record readers for the small price of a declation of interest. Win Gabriela’s …

Hear the new Duke Special album on irishtimes.com

The Duke’s latest album “I Thought This Day Would Never Come” is now streaming on irishtimes.com. Click here for more.

All in a day’s work

The word on Stee Downes appears to be spreading. The Dublin vocalist, DJ and multi-instrumentalist, who has also played a big role in Bodytonic’s Scribble label, is seeing his All in a Day debut album get a worldwide release, thanks …

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As always every Friday, the floor is yours to plug away to your heart’s content in this spot. Be polite and declare an interest where relevant (ie if you are involved in putting on the show or releasing the record) …

Grotto get good buzz in US and gigs at home

The Guggenheim Grotto are a Dublin-based trio who have flexed most of their promotional muscles to date in the United States. Aside from hugely positive reviews from the US print media for their Waltzing Alone debut album, the band have …

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Ten Speed Racer’s Pat Barrett is now operating as The Hedge Schools and releases the Joe Chester-produced “Never Leave Anywhere” album on October 10. Fiddle-player with The Frames and Swell Season, Colm Mac Con Iomaire releases his lovely debut solo …

Fresh hip-hop clobber for the streets of Dublin

Hip-hop fans have become used to seeing leading US rappers such as Jay-Z and P Diddy launching clothing offshoots like Rocawear and Sean John to help promote their brands and boost their bank accounts. This month, Irish hip-hop crew The …

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You can use this weekly Etc post to plug and recommend gigs, new releases, TV shows, recipes and exotic fruit. Please be polite and declare an interest where relevant. This weekend’s Irish Green Gathering festival features Jinx Lennon, Giveamanakick (video …