Interview: The Spikes
Irish rock group The Spikes are getting ready to tour Ireland after spending the last year recording in Hamburg. A triumphant return for the boys which has seen a remarkable improvement on their new record, Joylist. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift chats with Peter Redmond and Tom Dunne… About these ads
Spunout, threesomes and Michelle Mulherin: In which I rant
Mark Roche of The Daily Shift weighs in on the Spunout.ie controversy surrounding threesomes, sexuality and the Irish Government’s criticisms of improper distribution of funding…
Interview: Steve Hackett of Genesis
To most guitarists, Steve Hackett needs no introduction. Currently touring his new album Genesis Revisited II, Mark Roche of The Daily Shift caught up with Steve today before he leaves for Florida…
Irish celebrities: Who’s a prick and who’s sound?
The people have spoken apparently. In a thread in Reddit/r/Ireland entitled “What Irish celebrities have yiz met? Which ones were pricks?” over 200 people had their say on which celebrities weren’t worth the time of day. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has the best of the thread…
Bell X1 live at The Iveagh Gardens
Following on from our announcements of other fantastic live performances at The Iveagh Gardens this summer, Bell X1 has been added to the roster. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has more…
Superblondes release new single ‘Kill Some Time’
Clonmel group Superblondes have released their latest single, ‘Kill Some Time’ for a free download accompanied by a charming video of home footage. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has the rest…
Glen Hansard live at the Iveagh Gardens
Iveagh Gardens have confirmed an impressive amount of acts for this summer. Glen Hansard is the latest announcement accompanied by an 11 piece band and support from Sam Amidon and Lisa O Neill. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has the rest…
Video: Meteor shower in Russia’s Ural mountains injures hundreds of people
A meteor streaked across the sky over Russia’s Ural mountains Friday morning, causing dangerous explosions and injuring hundreds. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has more…
The Vincents release debut single ‘Asked her to the dance’
Recently signed to FIFA Records, The Vincent(s) released their debut single ‘Asked her to the dance’ on March 1. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift reviews the track and shares below…
Coronation Street’s Michael Le Vell charged with child abuse
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has been charged with 19 counts of child abuse including the rape of child. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift has more…
Video: Dublin Bus Harlem Shake
Baaeur’s ‘Harlem Shake’ has taken the world by storm this week as people upload their own versions of the accompanying dance. There have been plenty of Irish versions but this Dublin Bus Harlem Shake is by far, the most outrageous. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift shares…
Interview: John Green
John Green recently brought his best-selling book, The Fault in Our Stars on tour and visited the RDS to meet his Irish fans. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift was lucky enough to get a few words from the critically acclaimed author…
Video: Irish fight in Perth
They’re at it again, tarnishing a nations reputation with stereotypes of drinking and fighting. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift shares the video filmed in Perth, Australia…
Interview: Elayna Boynton
Relatively unknown, Elayna Boynton featured late last year in Quentin Tarantino’s impressive Django Unchained. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift was lucky enough to talk to the budding superstar who contributed ‘Freedom’ to the soundtrack for the motion picture…
Interview: Southern Tenant Folk Union
Southern Tenant Folk Union are an award-winning roots band with an original spin on tradition music. Mark Roche of The Daily Shift caught up with banjo player and vocalist, Pat McGarvey for a quick chat before they begin their Irish tour for Hello Cold, Goodbye Sun released today…
