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Follow CLUAS At Oxegen 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After being the first publication in the world to review Oxegen 2008, CLUAS will go much more than one step further this year. For the first time ever, CLUAS readers can look forward to up to the minute reviews, festival diaries and the most in-depth coverage of Oxegen 2009 available online.

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KNS Vol. 9: The Angel Pier

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Three parts Irish, one part Canadian, The Angel Pier kicked off 2009 with a storming show to a packed Whelan's showcasing songs from their debut album which will be released later this year. In this edition of Key Note Speaker, Mark Colbert, drummer with The Angel Pier, takes time out from promoting the band's new single, Align The Seas.

Favourite Songs from the Past Year
Halfway Home - TV on The Radio

Favourite Song Ever
This changes daily.

Favourite Angel Pier Song
Align the Seas, which happens to be coming out as a single in the very near future (July 24)!

Favourite New Band/Artist
Grizzly Bear (although, strictly speaking, they're not a new band but they are a new discovery for me).

Favourite Band/Artist Ever
My Bloody Valentine. For me they changed the way I listen to and approach music.

Favourite Gig This Year
It wasn't this year but my favourite gig of the last 12 months would be Yeasayer in Whelan's.

Favourite Gig Ever
Radiohead at The Olympia circa Hail to the Thief. Either that or early Damien Dempsey gigs at Whelan's. There were many! You really felt like you were part of something special, he was on fire and it was the only way you could hear his songs in those days. He had nothing released.

Favourite Angel Pier Gig Ever
Probably the second last Whelan's gig we did. It was the heaviest rain the country had seen in decades, roads were flooded and, yet, we still filled the place. We worked hard that night to give the people something to justify their persistence against the crazy weather!

Favourite Venue
Brixton Academy, which is now, sadly, closed. It's the perfect sized venue to see a band with a big sound but still feels intimate. It's also a beautiful building, may it rest in peace!

Favourite Piece of Musical/Recording Equipment
A voice in a stairwell.

Download/CD/Cassette/Vinyl
Vinyl.

Favourite TV Show at the Moment
I don't really watch TV at the moment.

Best Movie Ever Seen
The Omen

Favourite Book Ever Read
Dear Boy - A biography of Keith Moon.

Most Listened to Radio Show
Paul McCloone/Donal Dineen on Today FM. You can feel their passion for good music, something lacking in many radio stations these days.

What's in Store for The Angel Pier Next
We're looking forward to playing the IMRO New Sounds Stage at Oxegen on Saturday July 11 at 8.25PM.

There are a number of tickets still available for Oxegen '09 from here and usual outlets nationwide.

HWCH '09 Call For Bands

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Key Notes attended the launch of Hard Working Class Heroes '09 on Wednesday evening and was very impressed by what he saw (and ate)!

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Win Mark Kozelek Tickets

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Key Notes, in association with Word of Mouth, has a double pass to give away for Sun Kil Moon and Red House Painters front man Mark Kozelek when he brings his songwriting talent to Andrew's Lane Theatre on July 23.

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Oxegen Survival Guide

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With just over two weeks to go until Oxegen 2009 starts, Key Notes has a very simple message for festival goers and it's a lesson he learned over 10 years in the Scouts; be prepared.

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Summer Festival Guide: Oxegen

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the first in a series of blogs in which he previews upcoming Irish music festivals, Key Notes looks ahead to Oxegen. The festival, which takes place between July 9 and July 12, remains a four day event, following the successful introduction of an extra day last year.

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CLUAS Top 50 Irish Albums: The Key Notes Verdict

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The final list might not be his cup of tea, but it's fair to say that the CLUAS top 50 Irish albums of the past decade accurately reflect the opinions of the CLUAS writing universe, who, in turn, represent a fair cross section of the Irish listening public.

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Win Holly Golightly Tickets

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Forever Presents, Key Notes has a double pass to give away for Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs this Thursday, May 28, in Andrew's Lane Theatre.

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NYU Tisch/Hot Press Celebrate 100th Music Video

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Key Notes attends the launch of the latest batch of NYU Tisch/Hot Press videos.

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Win Casio Kids Tickets

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Key Notes has teamed up with MCD to offer you the chance to win tickets to see Casio Kids.

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