Nialler9 — The first single from Adrian Crowley’s sixth album I See Three Flying Birds is ‘The Saddest Song’. From the sounds of those strings, Adrian’s distinctive baritone voice and rich imagery (lyrics below), he’s failed as this is gorgeous. I See... more info

Guardian Music — (Static Caravan)Three years ago, the Scottish singer James Yorkston recorded the album Folk Songs, making use of decidedly untraditional settings provided by Sheffield-based experimental instrumentalists The Big Eyes Family Players and their leader J... more info

Nialler9 — Stephen Shannon has gained much kudos as a producer in his own right in the last number of years having worked on albums by yesterday’s debuted Babybeef, Crayonsmith, Carly Sings, 202s, Groom, Adrian Crowley and more. He’s also known as a member ... more info

Nialler9 — The latest Souljacker-directed video for Adrian Crowley’s ‘Season Of The Sparks’ was shot in Sally Gap in Wicklow. It’s not the first time they have worked together – there are also these two great lush green clips. Adrian is playing in Cor... more info

Nialler9 — Myles O’ Reilly is the finest music documentarian Ireland has right now. Here, over the course of ten minutes, he takes us into a warm and fuzzy night at Space54 (which closed down over the weekend) as Donal Dineen and friends play the venue. In or... more info

Nialler9 — A list of recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. This week: DM Stith quietly visits Ireland and supports Adrian Crowley as well as gigs from Port O’ Brien, Antipop Consortium, Chew Lips, Laura Marling, DJ Feadz and loca... more info

Nialler9 — Congratulations to Adrian Crowley for winning the Choice Music Prize 2009 for his album Season of The Sparks earlier last night. A surprised, shocked and humble winner he was. A video of Jim announcing him as the winner is below. Afterwards, the And ... more info

Nialler9 — It’s been another great year for Irish music in my estimation. Releases from ASIWYFA, David Kitt, BATS, Julie Feeney, Valerie Francis, SEBP, Twinkranes, Patrick Kelleher, The Holy Roman Army, Channel One, Mail Order Messiahs, Hunter-Gatherer, Leg... more info

Nialler9 — You should have your copy of Season of the Sparks by now, but if not, here’s a reminder as to why you should. Live from the Dublin Mountains with a small hip-amp and all, Adrian sings ‘The Beekeeper’s Wife’. Directed by Souljacker. If you li... more info

Nialler9 — Last week I picked my top five Irish records so far this year and among them was Season of The Sparks the fifth album from Adrian Crowley. The album is released today and is a real step up from his already impressive fourth release Long Distance Swim... more info