Interview Dave and I did with French music blog les Monstres Sacres…. Favourite music,books, movies, influences…. monstres-sacres.blogspot.com/2026/02/inte...

📢Check out this great chat with Irish indie folk hero John Blek all about his new NINTH album, and his upcoming tour! ▶️Also listen back to @pagep195.bsky.social @niallbreslin.bsky.social @maykay.bsky.social @brenberry.bsky.social & more! 📻 www.nova.ie/podcast/the-... #Speirgorm

It’s a laughable, pitiful cult - the dumb leading the dumb.

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One of the greatest Irish songs ever recorded was released on this day back in 1996 #Spéirghorm

Been writing on Substack for a while now, and Pat is one of my favourite writers there. Always thought provoking, gentle words filled with wisdom. Such a lovely surprise to get such a nice mention in his latest piece…

"And we now have María on the line who would like to swap a Nobel Peace Prize for the presidency of Venezuela..."

Currently listening 🎧 Gorgeousness from @pagep195.bsky.social . His solo project Polaroid Ghost . It's making Friday morning a better place. polaroidghost.bandcamp.com/album/belgic...

Released today: solo album under the name Polaroid Ghost… ‘Belgica 1898’ 18 ambient/drone musical sketches … polaroidghost.bandcamp.com

Thanks to Killian for this: album released tomorrow through Bandcamp….

Releasing a solo album on Friday 16th January under the name Polaroid Ghost. ‘Belgica 1898’: 18 short, ambient/drone pieces inspired by a fantastic book ‘Madness at the End of the Earth’ by Julian Sancton. Will be available on Bandcamp. youtu.be/v_zPRnR1t18?...

A sick, malign horror show. Incredible that America found the very worst of humanity, a man without a shred of decency, empathy or moral fibre & made him their president.

War Criminals.

Haven’t done one of these in a while: signing for Sony, suspicious minds & U2s accountant…. paulpage.substack.com/p/track-16-h...

These days …

For the night that’s in it… ‘Midnight Mass’ - the Sentimental Tourists youtu.be/i9_gZEBiU4E?...

Have been doing these little annual round-ups with @klaher.bsky.social for 10 years now. Favourite albums, live shows, etc., This year: a special one for me.

📢Listen back Now to Dave #Side4Collective on their new LP, drumming, & real artistic discovery! 🎧Also check out great chats with @pagep195.bsky.social @maykay.bsky.social @niallbreslin.bsky.social @stuartclark66.bsky.social @asmythmusic.bsky.social & more! ▶️ www.nova.ie/podcast/the-... #Speirgorm

Victorian Christmas cards were a little on the weird side….

Your president, America. A despicable, lowlife shit.

Have been to America a number of times over the years & always enjoyed it. Wouldn’t dream of going there while that orange buffoon is president. Apparently, I am not the only one.

‘Christmas came & Christmas went…’ The new Sentimental Tourists EP ‘Lost Treasures’ available from thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/album/lost-t... youtu.be/E0Oe82QFNEU

O Holy Night is over on my Bandcamp. All proceeds from sales of this will go to DEPAUL IRELAND in aid of their Home For Christmas campaign. Dedicated to Mama Bear. Thanks in advance of shares and coins in the fountain . x . thehedgeschools.bandcamp.com/track/o-holy...

It’s Bandcamp Friday & our new Christmas themed EP ‘Lost Treasures’ is out now. Recorded with Dave Long (Into Paradise). No mistletoe, tinsel or sleigh bells. thesentimentaltourists.bandcamp.com/album/lost-t...

Best film I have seen this year….devastating but beautiful..

Following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Shakin’ Stevens, Chris Rea, Mariah Carey & Cliff Richard…. we are releasing a Christmas song. 🤶🧑‍🎄 youtu.be/E0Oe82QFNEU?...

Winter sky…

Train Dreams on #Netflix - devastatingly beautiful film.

📢Listen back Now to Paul @pagep195.bsky.social of Whipping Boy on his great new project The Sentimental Tourists! 🎧Also check out great chats with @maykay.bsky.social, @davidsanclair.bsky.social, @asmythmusic.bsky.social, @richiejape.bsky.social & more! ▶️ nova.ie/podcast/the-... #Speirgorm

@genodellamorte.bsky.social best headline of the day!

What song jumps out to YOU?🥰 🚨All the great songs on the #NovaGuestlist, includng a #Sprints live review, chats with @pagep195.bsky.social, & 1st plays for #KevHermConnolly & @maykay.bsky.social;☘️ 📻Listen back Now on www.nova.ie/radio-schedu... or 6pm Sundays on @radionova100.bsky.social! #Speirgorm

🚨On Tonight's NOISY #NovaGuestlist: 💽Classic LPs by #U2 & #TheBeatles; 🎙️ @pagep195.bsky.social chats! 🎪 #Sprints LIVE review; 🔥NEW @maykay.bsky.social & #KevinHermConnolly; ☘️+ #MBV #SodaBlonde @florenceroad.bsky.social; 📻LIVE on @radionova100.bsky.social NOW-What do YOU need to hear? #speirgorm

Released #onthisday 40 years ago @themarychain.bsky.social 's #psychocandy www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2015/10/16/d...

So what time is it on at today?

Great debut album - jangly pop, reminiscent of the best of the C86 bands of the 80s..

Spotted on sale at a pop-up shop in Phibsboro….:)

Talking about Whipping Boy, my new collaboration with Dave Long as the Sentimental Tourists….thanks to @letchristy.bsky.social for the opportunity…. open.spotify.com/episode/7DuE...

This is pretty cool…generate printable tickets for some of your favourite gigs….. merch-market.co.uk/ticket-gener...

Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment

Loving this debut album by Scottish band the Cords. Gorgeous, summery jangle pop that recalls bands like the Shop Assistants & the C86 generation…. thecordsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-co...

Featuring members of #WhippingBoy #IntoParadise Irish Indie Royalty

Gravediggers, Dublin, 1966. Evelyn Hofer.