Cailean Coffey

Ireland

Music Journalist at Freelance

Writer: @Clashmagazine,@bestfitmusic & @Goldenplec

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Articles

Ticketmaster donates state-of-the-art music equipment to Ballyfermot College of Further Education

2 weeks ago | goldenplec.com | Cailean Coffey

Ticketmaster has gifted music equipment for the students of the City of Dublin FET College in Ballyfermot, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of musical talent. The college is renowned for the success of its alumni including stars such as Damien Dempsey, Lisa O’Neill, Junior Brother as well as Róisín Barrett of The Mary Wallopers.
Gracie and Rachel deliver folk-pop for the future on "WTF" | Tracks

2 weeks ago | thelineofbestfit.com | Cailean Coffey

Produced in collaboration with Benjamin Lazar Davis (Maya Hawke, Okkervil River, Joan As Police Woman), “WTF” sees the pair explore the feeling of hopelessness, and the sense of falling into a rut that you just can’t, despite all your might, fight your way out of.
Shark School - Interview

4 weeks ago | goldenplec.com | Cailean Coffey

Next weekend will see the return of the one-day In The Meadows festival in the IMMA in The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Iggy Pop, Slowdrive, Lambrini Girls, and Billy Nomates; as well as a host of Irish acts including The Scratch, Gilla Band, and Sprints. This year sees the introduction of Outside The Meadows, a curated series of intimate sets showcasing the next wave of Irish talent.
Morgana's "Nothing Kills A Party Like A Song" is a heartfelt exploration of personal self destruction | Tracks

1 month ago | thelineofbestfit.com | Cailean Coffey

Opening with a subdued piano line before growing with the addition of minimal string accompaniment midway through the first verse, “Nothing Kills A Party Like A Song” sees Morgana detail the difficulty of translating life on the road with her former band Saint Sister, to quiet nights in on the couch, yearning for the attention that live shows bring, and searching high and low for something that will bring her that indescribable feeling of adrenaline.
Daniel Seavey - Interview

1 month ago | goldenplec.com | Cailean Coffey

“It’s been amazing” American singer-songwriter and producer Daniel Seavey smiles as describes the opening seven nights of his Second Wind World Tour, after jumping on a call with Goldenplec from the road. “The shows so far have been unbelievable, so so fun. I like to go into just about anything with high hopes and low expectations and didn’t want to hold my fans to expecting much and they totally shattered all my expectations, it’s been so so special and fun”.
Hi, Have You Met XIII Doors?

1 month ago | goldenplec.com | Cailean Coffey

Stemming from the west of Ireland, Four piece hard rock outfit XIII Doors have just released their debut album Into The Unknown, an 8-track exploration of hope, power and taking a deep breath before embracing the road ahead. Consisting of DJ Sullivan (Vocals,, guitar), Flash Murphy (Guitar), Pat "Pablo" Byrne (Bass), and Cian "Whoasley" O'Sullivan; XIII Doors first stemmed from an idea DJ had almost ten years ago.
Léa Sen dreams among the clouds on “Home Alone” | Tracks

Feb 5, 2025 | thelineofbestfit.com | Cailean Coffey

Written with her older brother Florian Fourlin, “Home Alone” mostly encompasses nothing but Léa Sen’s captivating vocals, and a simple four-chord guitar accompaniment. Describing her boundless hopes and dreams, the track portrays Sen's willingness to aim for the stars whilst simultaneously fearing her ambitions will drag her to the depths of despair if unrealised. “'Home Alone' is about my worst flaw that is also my best quality—my ability to dream with no doubt,” Sen explains of the track.
SPOOKLET - Interview | Feature

Sep 8, 2024 | goldenplec.com | Cailean Coffey

Dublin-based electronic producer Hannah Worrall has delivered her five-track debut EP In The Belly of The Mother. Released under her artist name SPOOKLET; Worrall’s work sees her traverse ambient soundscapes and high-tempo club grooves whilst simultaneously bending genre to work with some of the biggest names in Irish hip-hop and dance; including the likes of SLOUCHO, Silverglass, and Reason To Dance, the self-titled ‘optimistic dance label’ run by Dåser & Fionn.
1tbsp & Ninajirachi dance capitalism away on “Somebody Pay Nina” | Tracks

Aug 29, 2024 | thelineofbestfit.com | Cailean Coffey

The song opens with an uptempo, Afro-inspired drum beat before being joined by a 15-second Ninajirachi vocal line, looped and spliced across the track’s two and a half minute runtime. The track builds throughout, with harmonica-like synth and flourishes added with each passing verse.
mokusla's self-produced "ghost" taps into the strength of long-distance friendship | Tracks

Aug 14, 2024 | thelineofbestfit.com | Cailean Coffey

Irish-born, Glasgow-based singer and producer mokusla (inspired by the gaelic phrase Mo Chuisle, which means ‘my darling’) has returned with an heart-rendering new single “ghost”, the first track to be release from her forthcoming new EP lovely people here, but it’s just not the same, which is out on 23rd October.