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6 days ago | 
hotpress.com | Edwin McFee
Initially (and unfairly) grouped into the fledgling grunge scene, this Grammy and Oscar-nominated bunch have spent the last three decades spreading their musical wings, and serving up some of the finest pop and alternative rock around. Hailed as one of the best storytellers of his generation, band-leader Adam Duritz is on vintage form for Counting Crows’ first full-length in 11 years, which is bursting with raw rich vocals, clever lyrics, and plenty of hooks and heart.
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6 days ago | 
hotpress.com | Edwin McFee
After spending the last few months teasing fans with puzzles, hidden images and Morse Code, metal’s most mysterious band finally unveil their new album – and it’s every bit the monster we hoped it would be. An act who’ve got the rock world talking by famously saying nothing – the mask, cloak and anonymity-loving Brits refuse to give interviews and rarely speak onstage – their fourth LP will make even more tongues wag.
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1 week ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
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1 week ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
Edwin McFee meets organiser Nikita Rogers to hear about what promises to be the most magical event of the yearAfter an eternity of wishing and hoping for a festival dedicated to all things witchy, magical and occasionally deliciously mushy, romantasy and fantasy fans across NI finally saw their dreams come true when Belfast, Books & Ballgowns announced plans for an event at the Waterfront this summer.
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2 weeks ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
Pub review: Belfast’s first brewpub still ahead of the herdThe Deer’s Head, 1-3 Lower Garfield Street, BelfastPints and a good feed at The Deer's HeadThis reborn bar burst onto Belfast’s social scene four years ago, and its arrival was met with much excitement from local beer lovers. Hailed as the city’s first brewpub, the Deer’s Head quickly earned both fans and rave reviews.
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2 weeks ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
Indie rockers kicking off tour at Belfast’s Oh Yeah CentreIndie rockers Red Eye Pariah have just unveiled a brace of tracks destined to soundtrack your summer. Coinciding with their latest trek around the UK and Ireland, the singles Draw Your Own Map and (I Won’t Ever) Let You Down see the Antrim foursome at the peak of their powers and ready to take on the world.
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2 weeks ago | 
hotpress.com | Edwin McFee
These Swedish punks have blazed a trail in the underground for the best part of a decade. Hailed as one of the most incendiary lives acts on the planet, with the arrival of their fourth album, the eardrum-battering rockers are taking another step towards the big time. Dialling back the politics and nihilism of ‘22’s breakthrough Cave World, viagr aboys is an LP about finding yourself while getting lost.
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2 weeks ago | 
hotpress.com | Edwin McFee
Stereophonics return with their 13th album, and in many ways, it’s a reaction to 2022’s fun-but-flawed Oochya! Featuring eight flab-free tracks, Make ‘Em Laugh, Make ‘Em Cry, Make ‘Em Wait is a more focused and enjoyable affair than its predecessor. This isn’t about reinventing the wheel, but about dazzling listeners with some shiny new additions. The euphoric ‘Make It On Your Own’ kickstarts proceedings in style. A string-swept feelgood number, there’s a little McAlmont & Butler in its DNA.
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3 weeks ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
Stendhal fest’s latest line-up its best yetWood Burning Savages among big names descending on Limavady this summerFestival season is nearly upon us, and this year we’ve got a boat-load of brilliant bashes to look forward to. One of the very best is the long-running Stendhal Festival, which has just unveiled another line-up full of homegrown talent for this year’s show.
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4 weeks ago | 
belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Edwin McFee
Pub review: A beloved Belfast beacon since 1810 – this bar only seems to get better with ageThe history-steeped pub also serves up sensational foodThis week, my quest to sample some of Northern Ireland’s best and brightest bars took me to Belfast’s Morning StarA beloved beacon of the city since 1810, it has endured and survived countless setbacks over the centuries, and like a fine wine, it only seems to get better with age.
