The delicious dichotomy between darkness and light, the space between inspiration and the manifestation of thought, is where Hope Sandoval’s music and lyrics catch fire. Through The Devil Softly, her second album with Warm Inventions partner Colm Ó Cíosóig (My Bloody Valentine), is a rich brocade of pastoral meditations that resonate with the kind of restrained yet provocative intimacy that only these two artists can provide. Well known for their reticence in the media, they’ve once again chosen to pour out their hearts and minds on record.
It’s been eight years since the release of the critically acclaimed Bavarian Fruit Bread, but Colm and Hope aren’t ones to adhere to traditional timetables and conventions. “Time is vibrations for us,” he says. “We didn’t feel like [this album] was ready until it was ready.” In the meantime, however, neither artist has been creatively idle. Hope has collaborated with Devendra Banhart, Air, Bert Jansch, Death In Vegas, and is due to appear on Massive Attack’s forthcoming album. And yes, a new Mazzy Star record is on the horizon.
Hope plays at Strange Brew on Thursday October 29th. Tickets on sale now.
The Walkmen finally get their act together and come to Galway, no doubt to celebrate the release of their new album, Lisbon. They come westward on November 16th! More
When it comes to underachieving Matt Berry is, frankly, rubbish. Well, it's good to know there's something he can't do, because the actor/writer/comedian/composer is about to prove to Irish audience that he's got yet another string to his already fully-loaded bow - a great set of vocal chords! Mighty Boosh fans ... More
To celebrate having both JAPE (September 24th) & THE REDNECK MANIFESTO (September 25th) back in the Róisín Dubh is a cause for celebration, and so, to celebrate, we're offering a limited double ticket for members. For only €20 online, you can buy a ticket for both shows, a saving ... More
Ground-breaking hip hop DJ & producer DJ SHADOW comes to Galway on Saturday October 2nd in the Live Lounge at the Radisson BLU. Tickets are available from www.roisindubh.net/tickets.php More
Well known for his work as guitarist & singer with The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers as well as for his work with Mark Lanegan as The Gutter Twins, Greg Dulli goes out on his first solo tour this year. ‘An Evening With Greg Dulli’ will feature Greg along ... More
Hot on the heels of a jam-packed festival run that see the band play the likes of Oxegen, T in the Park, Reading & Leeds, Underage, Summer Sonic and Pukkelpop festivals; the Irish trio are set to headline their own UK & Ireland tour this October, including a stop in ... More
Following her recent Oxegen performance, BBC Sound of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding has announced her return to Ireland for November, with a stop in the Róisín Dubh on November 29th. More
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