If ever a band deserved a night of reckless abandon, it must surely be Derry City's Wonder Villains. They may play every quirk filled 'Rockshow' like it's their last, but that can't take away from the meticulous planning which runs alongside their natural enthusiasm. Although Saturday night's gig was clearly as carefully executed as any Villains show, there remained an unmistakable frivolity in...
'Bushmills Live' is an intriguing concept indeed. It's a one day music festival with a difference, attracting some of the best bands around the planet and bringing them together to host an evening of exhilarating colour, warmth and whiskey in the tiny North Coast town of Bushmills. The venue? The famous old distillery factory of course. With an atmosphere as quietly electric as it was civilized...
In the aftermath of yet another memorable night for local music, there remains the overwhelming sense of Belfast pride that will inevitably end in many proclaiming this was a night of legend. A night when the stars aligned and anything became possible. The night when A Plastic Rose, triumphant heroes, returned to pick up where they left off as one this countries best live outfits. Indeed, this ...
Joshua Burnside is of a very rare breed indeed. Somewhat of an enigma, the acoustic singer-songwriter could not be further removed from that very title, intriguing elements of entrancing, ambient instrumentation falling like rain over Burnside's soft croon. It's this unique blend of characteristics that has won him many admirers throughout the country and with the release of new single 'Catali...
With each passing release, Belfast's Echo Raptors have continued to grow. Capturing the full blown ferocity of early singles such as 'The Plastic People' and tying this in with a matured, fully formed wall of sound, it's clear in new single 'Real Live Wire' that this is a group with a greater understanding of who they are. The setting for this stomping new tracks release was in a personal favor...
Modern Life Is Rubbish today announced the official line-up for their second gig night. Set for 26th June, in The Pavilion, Belfast, the three bands on offer promise a high energy night of indie, straight up rock and roll.
Opening the night come the Madchester vibes of three piece 'Surfhouse'. Displaying more than a passing resemblance to the legendary Happy Mondays, the bands unique sound is ...
The good folk over at Shizzneigh Promotions have announced their line-up for the first annual 'Shizz Fest' gig night for this year. Playing host is possibly Belfast's best indie venue, The Limelight , and in an unusual act of exciting celebration, no less than eight bands have been chosen for the line-up.
Here's Encore NI's personal picks of the bunch...
Get down early for fast rising indie...
Here at Encore NI we've been quick to praise In An Instant's fast paced rise through the local music scene, understandably so, given the massive success of their EP launch night. It's important to remember the two bands who supported that night of course; Paul Shevlin's 'C-Beams' and electronic, synth rockers Affleck.
Opening the show came 'C-Beams', a band hailed more as a visual arts proje...
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