Nialler9 — “I had thought that the follow up to Ritual was finished about three times so far, but I kept getting drawn back to writing more and more songs, trying to push my songwriting as hard as I could and see how many different styles more info

Guardian Music — Irish singer-songwriter Richie Egan returns with this gorgeously restrained shuffle of vintage synthsWhat began as a side project for singer-songwriter Richie Egan has now blossomed into his main concern after 2008's Ritual was awarded the Choice mus... more info

Altsounds — Using an innovative mix of live instruments, hardware samplers and sequencers, Jape knit together an eclectic blend of meticulously crafted lyrics and electronic rhythms that flit comfortably across ... more info

Nialler9 — Last week, Jape announced details of Ocean Of Frequency, the fourth album by Richie Egan and friends is due on September 30th via Music Is For Losers. The Double A-side ‘Hands Of Fire’ and ‘Lying On A Deathbed’ showed two distinct facets of t... more info

Nialler9 — Jape has remixed And So I Watch You From Afar’s new single from Gangs, ’7 Billion People All Alive at Once’ into a heady dance rework. Have a listen to that plus the radio and album versions of the original below. Then buy them more info

Nialler9 — Oh Land ( you saw the new video right?) The Vaccines Jape And So I Watch You From Afar Cry Before Dawn (old school Irish) Gordon Gano And The Ryans The Jezabels Nightbox (An Irish band from Toronto’s first Irish festival?) Esben And The Witch more info

Nialler9 — Lovely stuff from Richie Egan in the form of a mix for Synth Eastwood featuring tunes he’s been listening to over the summer months. It includes tunes from John Talabot, Robag Wruhme, Caribou, Four Tet, Deadboy and Blondes. Richie’s choices are e... more info

Nialler9 — Now in its sixth year, Castlepalooza Music and Arts Festival returns to Charleville Castle Tullamore, County Offaly next Bank Holiday weekend from Friday July 29th to 31st. The three day festival features performances from Hudson Mohawke, Onra, Clock... more info

Nialler9 — Forbidden Fruit festival takes place at IMMA in Kilmainham, Dublin this weekend. Here’s the breakdown of acts: Saturday 4th June Main Stage 21:15 – 22:45 Flaming Lips 19:30 – 20:30 Yo La Tengo 17:45 – 18:45 Wild Beasts 16:30 – 17:15 Bombay ... more info

Nialler9 — As announced last week, Jape releases a double-A side single of new material today. ‘Hands of Fire’/’Lying on a Deathbed’ are the first two new songs to be released before the album Ocean of Frequency hits in September through new Irish label... more info