Lets face it: Ireland isn’t exactly internationally renowned for its rap and hip hop music. However, that’s not to say the foundation wasn’t laid for success. Since the 80’s, Irish rap has blossomed into a diverse, multi-faceted genre. Its vibes…
Daniel Groenland is not a name that would register in the minds of many but say Danny G and you get pulses racing. Danny G is one of Dublin’s biggest performers and he is famous for performing with his band…
Irish band Munky is one of the select performers at the 2019 BlueFire festival. The group created by four friends who met in college describe themselves as a post-millennial reptilian space funk on its Facebook page. Munky have no label…
It was a Wednesday night when I unsuspectingly showed up at The Mezz in Temple Bar. There he was – on his own on that little stage – dimly lit but with a bright blithe smile. It was just him…
Carrick-on-Shannon native Ailie Blunnie talks to Babylon Radio about playing Knockanstockan, striking the balance for playing outdoors and the story behind her debut album West to the Evening Sun. “It was a bit mad.” Ailie Blunnie tells me over the…
On the eve of May 25th, the East Side Tavern witnessed the confluence of myriad cultures in a musical event featuring talent and splendour. It was truly a glorious experience that took the audience on a journey across a world…
A violinist returns to play amongst ruins in a city where playing music is forbidden and punishable by death. Ameen Mukdad, a violinist from the Iraqi city of Mosul has returned to Mosul to give his first performance near a…
What could be better than spending your night out in Dublin by grabbing a group of friends and coercing them into singing with you along to Oasis’ or ABBA’s hits in one of the numerous pubs and karaoke bars. Often,…
Japanese singer and songwriter Kanon Wakeshima is truly different from other artists in Japan. She seems like a doll in her ruffled white dress when she walks onto the stage and seems so small compared to her cello. The cello…
Babylon Radio had the honour of interviewing singer/songwriter Federico Folclash Bormida before his tour through Europe. He will be playing an acoustic gig at Clockwork Door, Dublin on 6th April. Event at Clockwork Door Check out his new album “Last…