“I’m in the abyss!” – Abandon Reason Compilation #1
One of our Galway friends was on the blower the other day, Declan Kelly (of Yawning Chasm fame, among other things). He’s embarking on a new project, so let’s hear from him as to what it’s about. It’s called “I’m in the abyss!” and is a compilation of new songs recorded by Yawning Chasm, Brigid...
Honningbarna – Q&A
Ahead of their 4-date Irish tour, Honningbarna frontman Edvard Valberg gave Niall some uncompromising answers… Hi, first of all could you tell us a little about the history of the band, how you first got together? We got together at school when we where 17 and did what all 17 year old guys interested in...
Jenny Liston, New album
News reaches us of more new music from the west. Jenny Liston is a female singer-songwriter from Galway and I’m your bird is her new album (our information is a little sketchy for now, so this is just a hunch, but we’re thinking it’s a debut album). We can tell you this. She has a...
Bitwise Operator – Carrot & Stick Double EP (Wingnut)
Moycullen, Co Galway. An area known for its fine fishing on the lakes of Lough Corrib and the natural green rock of Connemara marble. Another notable mention in relation to Moycullen must go to the block rockin’, hip-hop lovin’ chiptune booming son of a gun Bitwise Operator (Simon Kenny). Upstart label Wingnut Records have taken...
Yawning Chasm play Galway
Some people like the Fleadh. Some people treasure Connemara. For others, it’s the GG’s during Race Week. For us, we’re digging Galway’s DIY semi-folk scene, and close observers will know that Yawning Chasm are our faves in this respect. They play that city’s Cellar Bar this week, and provide this important advance information. This will...
Christian Bookshop – Debut Album streaming
Recorded in a pantry in Belmullet. That’s right. Picture it. Do swinging folk singalongs, bordering on chamber pop in places, come to mind? No? Not to worry. Let Christian Bookshop show you the way. Last month, the Galway-based duo provided Conor with “one of his songs of the year”, in the shape of the sublime...
Office Playlist: Yawning Chasm – 3 EP
Photo: Brigid Power Ryce The third of four EPs from the now 3-piece from Galway (having added Jimmy Monaghan on drums, to existing duo Aaron Coyne and Declan Kelly), following previous releases Whispered sun and Butterfly and crab. A little birdie told me, even though they’ve expanded their lineup, this EP features only singer Aaron...
Office Playlist – Christian Bookshop: ‘Singin’ Freebird’
Sharing is caring, so we thought we’d do a little. WeAreNoise sources just brightened our day by passing this on. It bears no relation to Veritas, don’t worry. Rather it’s a Galway-based duo consisting of Jimmy Monaghan and Aisling Walsh. Other than that, our information is a bit sketchy for now. The tune, though, is...
Good Shepherd Video
You’ll remember last week Conor was talking about three new EP’s on Galway imprint Rusted Rail. This was the link – http://wearenoise.com/index.php/2012/07/rusted-rail-release-3-x-eps/ One of these was the 5-track Ah…The Good Sea EP by Good Shepherd (Cubs and The Driftwood Manor were the other two bands concerned). Here’s the full low down on that from the...
Rusted Rail Release 3 x EPs
Keith from Galway imprint Rusted Rail was in touch recently about three new EP releases dropping on July 15th. They are – Cubs Willowfield EP 3 Inch EP: RR27 Good Shepherd Ah…Good The Sea EP 3 Inch EP: RR29 The Driftwood Manor Dominican Black Abbey EP 3 Inch EP: RR28 All three releases share a...
Yawning Chasm – Butterfly & Crab EP, free download
A quick follow-up to Rebecca’s preview of the Yawning Chasm gig that took place at Citóg in Galway last night (by the way a great night was had by al, we believe), to launch their new Butterfly & Crab EP. As Rebecca mentioned, the gig would trigger the new EP becoming available on the band’s...
Yawning Chasm Launch New EP, Thursday
Citóg presents the EP launch of Yawning Chasm at the Cellar Bar in Galway this Thursday June 28th from 9. I would hope that most Noise readers are familiar with Yawning Chasm by now (wouldn’t we all Rebecca – Ed.), but if not, here follows something which I’ve said about them before. They are an...
