Kelly Doherty

Cork, Dublin, London

editor at @thevinylfactory, bylines: Alt Press, NME, i-D, DJ Mag, Clash, Bandcamp, Huck | dj & producer | @threadsradio resident

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Deep Listening: Fela Kuti

1 week ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

Deep Listening is a new series in which The Vinyl Factory spins monumental albums and songs, both contemporary and classic, in the Devon Turnbull Listening Room at The Vinyl Factory: Reverb Exhibition in 180 Studios. A meditative listening room created by New York artist Devon Turnbull and programmed by The Vinyl Factory, the space allows visitors to listen to music on a handmade, high-fidelity sound system.
Listen: Haseeb Iqbal's Lovers Rock Special

1 week ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

"When it got to the '70s, you suddenly had the first generation of Caribbean British kids who were born in England and felt English, but all they heard was this quite angry political music, and they felt like they just wanted a sound that they could just get down to and have a little bit of fun with. That's essentially how Lovers Rock was born.
Interview: Gabriel Moses on Selah

2 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

Artist, photographer, and filmmaker Gabriel Moses recently sat down to discuss Selah, his largest exhibition to date, now showing at 180 Studios. Watch the video above. Firmly embedded in the musical world, Selah brings together over 70 photographs and 10 films showcasing the work of VF artist Gabriel Moses, including music videos for Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Schoolboy Q. The exhibition also features the likes of Skepta and John Glacier.
Phonica Records' essential RSD 2025 picks

2 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

With Record Store Day (RSD) 2025 quick approaching April 12, we've asked our friends at Phonica Records to share their essential picks from this year's offering of exclusives, reissues and special releases.
Listen: Coco Maria's Latin Beat! A Journey Through Latin Percussion

3 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

" The music from Latin America is the mix of three cultures: Amerindian, the native people from every country, the European - mainly Spanish and Portuguese - and the Africans." Vinyl DJ, NTS host, and collector Coco Maria joined us at the Devon Turnbull Listening Room for a journey through Latin percussion - straight from her personal collection. Listen the session below.
The Records That Made Me: DJ Python

3 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

With The Records That Made Me, VF uncovers the vinyl releases that have influenced and shaped our favourite musicians, DJs and artists. One of the most intriguing producers and DJs working today, Brian Piñeyro aka DJ Python, has deftly established a name through blending deep house and reggaeton sounds with downtempo introspection and rhythmic experimentation. Following the release of his XL Recordings debut, i was put on this earth, we catch up with him to discuss his favourite records.
Our favourite vinyl releases of the week

3 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

This week's rundown is by Kelly Doherty and VF contributors Emily Hill and James Hammond. Various ArtistsMidnight In Tokyo Vol 4 (Mule Musiq) Mule Musiq presents a collection of funky music revolving around the theme of Tokyo nights. A selection of carefully curated 12 tracks exploring straight-up club and driving BQM. This stunning fourth volume comes after a 6-year hiatus and brings together moments of ambiance and party.
The official list of Record Store Day 2025 releases

4 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

Ahead of Record Store Day 2025 on April 12, the annual record store celebration has shared a list of the special editions and limited releases available this year. Highlights from this year's release list include a Giles Peterson curated compilation with music from Chicago record label International Anthem, La Contra Ola - a Bongo Joe compilation highlighting the early '80s Spanish synth wave and post punk scene, and a special reissue of Pharoah Sanders' Izipho Zam (My Gifts).
Deep Listening: Ij√≥ by Gabriel Moses

4 weeks ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

Deep Listening is a new series in which The Vinyl Factory spins monumental albums and songs, both contemporary and classic, in the Devon Turnbull Listening Room at The Vinyl Factory: Reverb Exhibition in 180 Studios. A meditative listening room created by New York artist Devon Turnbull and programmed by The Vinyl Factory, the space allows visitors to listen to music on a handmade, high-fidelity sound system.
Listen: The sound of Punchdrunk

1 month ago | thevinylfactory.com | Kelly Doherty

"We're here to keep the talking to a minimum because we're here to listen and to share the sound and sound history of Punchdrunk. It's the inspirations and influences from before Punchdrunk even existed". Felix Barrett and Stephen Dobbie of immersive theatre company Punchdrunk (responsible for The Burnt City, Viola's Room and many more beloved productions) joined us at Devon Turnbull's Listening Room in 180 Studios to share the music that's influenced the sound of Punchdrunk's work.