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Big Cheese: Alternative Punk Rock From Irish Three-Piece Axis Of

"...It won't take long until the three-piece will leave Irish shores - so you'd better be prepared!"

Posted by Oisin, 4 months ago (6 February 2013)

Axis Of Feature In Kerrang's! Anarchy In The UK

Axis Of feature in Kerrang's! Map of UK new rock sounds.

Posted by Oisin, 4 months ago (4 February 2013)

Solo Release From Another Planet - The Daily Mirror Feature OKS

"It's one of the best moments in music this year - truly remarkable..."

Posted by Oisin, 4 months ago (9 January 2013)

The Irish Times Pick Up On MTC

"A polished slab of moodily modern alt rock/pop..."

Posted by Oisin, 7 months ago (12 October 2012)

MTC Feature In The Daily Mirror

More Than Conquerors discuss origins, their debut album and local talent.

Posted by Oisin, 8 months ago (8 October 2012)

Fake DIY Feature Negative Pegasus

"With looping drum arrangements, distorted, echoing vocals and swirling guitar feedback, the band creates unexpected beauty from the dark and murky world of noise."

Posted by Oisin, 8 months ago (27 September 2012)

Artrocker Feature Negative Pegasus And Review "Floating Omen"

"A sonic blast of twin guitars interlocked in a clashing competition of dissonant riffing through a relentless 'Mo Tucker' pounding groove."

Posted by Oisin, 8 months ago (26 September 2012)

This Is Fake DIY On Negative Pegasus

'The band flitter between the sounds of the noisy, the kraut, the math, the psychedelic and even the drone to create something interesting, unusual, and unique'

Posted by Barry, 9 months ago (4 September 2012)

The Bonnevilles Added To STA All-Dayer

Loud and dirty, The Bonnevilles are one of the hardest gigging bands in Ireland and join us at this year's all-dayer

Posted by STA, 10 months ago (26 July 2012)

STA All-Dayers Announced (Aug 31 - Sep 1, Derry)

As part of Culture Tech Festival we will be curating two days of performances in Derry's Craft Village, courtesy of our lovely STA friends and family. First up on the bill Ruairi Connolly.

Posted by STA, 10 months ago (19 July 2012)

OKS Gaming Feature In Hot Press Magazine

Chris explains why 'Graft Theft Auto: Vice City' is his favourite game

Posted by Barry, 10 months ago (19 July 2012)

In The Studio: LaFaro

"We think it's the best sounding, tightest record we've done yet" - Dave Magee

Posted by Barry, 10 months ago (18 July 2012)

The Bands That Built Negative Pegasus

What makes Negative Pegasus sound like Negative Pegasus?

Posted by Charlene, 11 months ago (19 June 2012)

Smalltown America Is AIM's 'Label Focus'

We're all pretty chuffed that the Association of Independent Music [AIM] have chosen Smalltown America to feature as their 'Label Focus' in their May newsletter.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (8 May 2012)

Negative Pegasus In 'Best Of Brighton' Feature

'Negative Pegasus whip up a howling, churning guitar assault with flailing shirts and limbs' - The Source Magazine

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (1 May 2012)

Source Magazine Feature Negative Pegasus At The Great Escape Festival

Negative Pegasus a 'must see' at this year's Great Escape Festival.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (1 May 2012)

BBC Across The Line Feature Weather Underground #1

Weather Underground: 24 Hour Recording People!

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (30 March 2012)

Touring & Whoaring MTC Feature

'Go on, get out, and go see them.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (20 February 2012)

Our Krypton Son Featured In Hot Press Magazine

'The album should also come embossed with a 'Made In Derry' stamp...It's a blazing affirmation of his decision to stay in the north-west.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (10 February 2012)

LaFaro and Fighting With Wire In Bearded Magazine's 'Guide To Belfast'

'It’s not for everyone, and it’ll be interesting to see what they decide to do next, but either way, whatever they’ve got, the people of Belfast want a lot more of it.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (2 February 2012)

Our Krypton Son In VenueOne.com's 'Ones To Watch' Guide 2012

'Trying to give an exact description of Our Krypton Son’s music is like trying to play a game of pin the tail on the donkey, when you and the donkey are drunk.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (26 January 2012)

A Year In Focus: LaFaro

Jonny Black talks to Molten Magazine about a year in the life of LaFaro during 2011.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (23 January 2012)

AU Magazine On Feldberg Rósa's Eurovision Entry

'Her track 'Stund Með Pér' is a sweeping, strings-drenched number reminiscent of John Barry’s Bond themes.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (20 January 2012)

Fighting With Wire In Today's Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror talk to Cahir about upcoming tour and album news.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (13 January 2012)

AU Magazine Tickets Giveaway

Want to get tickets to tomorrow's Smalltown America / 4+ showcase in Dublin? AU Magazine have the solution.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (12 January 2012)

Our Krypton Son Featured In The Daily Mirror

The Daily Mirror talk to Chris about the release of his debut single 'Catalonian Love Song' and the STA Showcase at 'Independence Month' in Dublin.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (8 January 2012)

Our Krypton Son Featured In The Sunday World

"It's early days, but everything is going great so far." - Chris

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (8 January 2012)

Two PSB10 Acts Make It Into Glasgow PodcArt's Watch List

'Our Krypton Son and United Fruit both make it into Glasgow Podcart's 'Ones To Watch 2012'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (30 December 2011)

LaFaro Make Top 50

LaFaro's 'Easy Meat' Makes It Into AU Magazine's 'Top 50 Albums Of 2011'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (23 December 2011)

Smalltown America At Independence Month 2012

The Irish Times talk about 'Independence Month' in Dublin next week

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (23 December 2011)

Our Krypton Son Featured In AU Magazine

''Catalonian Love Song' is an artful slice of quirk-pop, replete with intuitive songwriting, delicate and nuance instrumentation and a melody capable of lassoing and capturing event the most resistant heart.'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (14 December 2011)

'Catalonian Love Song' Included On 'Barry Gruff's Irish Songs Of 2011'

Our Krypton Son shares the bill with such acts as Cashier No. 9, Jape, and Cheap Freaks.

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (14 December 2011)

Our Krypton Son Featured In The Sentinel

"It doesn’t suggest a certain style of music or artist, which I’m a fan of" - Chris

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (7 December 2011)

LaFaro In Rock Sound Top 50

We're all really proud to learn that LaFaro's album 'Easy Meat' has made it into Rock Sound Magazine's 'Top 50 Albums Of The Year', number 43 to be precise. Talking about the album they said...

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (7 December 2011)

Derry Journal Our Krypton Son Feature

"It’d be brilliant if we were successful enough so I could pack in the unfulfilling day job at some point and just be a self employed songwriter! This time next year, Rodders...” - Chris

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (29 November 2011)

DaMusic.be Feature On LaFaro At Eurosonic 2012

'The Pixies at their most dangerous, Big Black with pepper up their asses...'

Posted by Barry, about 1 year ago (27 November 2011)

LaFaro Is Rock Sound Magazine's 'Band Of The Month'

"I made a pact with myself eight years ago never to write a fucking love song." - Jonny

Posted by Barry, over 3 years ago (1 May 2010)

LaFaro On Rock Sound Magazine's CD This Month

'Cold Dog Soup' from LaFaro's self-titled debut album is in May's edition of Rock Sound Magazine.

Posted by Barry, over 3 years ago (1 May 2010)

ASIWYFA's Tony Wright Describes How Their Album Launch Was For Them

"There was a unique sense of unparralled support, the stuff you dream of when you're a kid" - Tony

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (7 April 2009)

ASIWYFA On Cover Of AU Magazine

'The Machine Rumbles On' Feature

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (7 April 2009)

ASIWYFA' Tony Wright Talks To State About Their Debut Album

"Chris would probably be one of the Dragons on Dragons' Den. The other three of us would be dead" - Tony

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (2 April 2009)

Ballymen Times On ASIWYFA Album Launch

'ASIWYFA came to attention early last year, flying the flag for the Northern Irish music scene and setting the standard for the 'Do It Yourself'(and for others) ethos'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (2 April 2009)

NI Chart Feature On ASIWYFA's Upcoming Album Launch

'The biggest gig of the year so far'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (2 April 2009)

NIMIC Feature On ASIWYFA's Upcoming Album Launch

'NI's hottest and hardest working band'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (31 March 2009)

Lurgan Chronicle Review ASIWYFA's Debut Album

'A groove-driven juggernaut,.. every listen heralds a new hook' - 8/10

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (30 March 2009)

Irish Times Feature On ASIWYFA: Instruments Of Change

'Just when we were about ready to write off post-rock and instrumental rock as the refuges of those who can’t string two words together, along come And So I Watch You From Afar'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (27 March 2009)

AISYFA In Rock Midget's 'Best Of The New Breed 2009'

'A dreamy concoction of tranquil atmospherics and heavy as f**k guitars'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (19 February 2009)

NME On And So I Watch You From Afar

'Music that could easily soundtrack buildings tumbling, worlds colliding and large, green aliens landing from space. Plus, any band who can get run over by a car an play a gig later that night has our vote for life.'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (11 February 2009)

KISS FM On FWW

'Punchy, spirited, no holds barred alt-rock.'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (9 February 2009)

Drop - D Magazine Feature On FWW

'What Rock 'n' Roll is really all about'

Posted by Barry, over 4 years ago (27 January 2009)