Update 29 Nov 2005: The original Virgin link no longer seems to have the picture. It should still be available here. I have also been told that Virgin have claimed that there are actually 74 bands in the picture since my original post. Perhaps, with all the excellent guessing and varied interpretations in the comments [...]

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the untimely passing of Irish music presenter Uaneen Fitzsimmons at the age of only 29. I remember many a summer evening spent listening with my mum and sister to her late night 2FM show. My musical tastes were usually a bit more mainstream, but Uaneen’s passion and enthusiasm for [...]

Long time, no blog. I don’t know where the days are going at the moment. I’m always either too busy, tired or weak to do any of the googol of things on my mental to do list. I just came across a handy program that helped me get something done for once, so thought I [...]

I was at the Bud Rising gig in Lansdowne Road last night, featuring Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand, Maroon 5 and Jem. It also featured heavy Irish rain but luckily we avoided most of that! We only arrived at the tail end of Maroon 5′s set, and since the Scissor Sisters are not up our street, [...]