In December I was lucky enough to join Tim and Naomi to witness the recording of one of Donal Dineen’s last ever radio shows for Today FM. Along with Mmoths, Sunken Foal and R.S.A.G. (more info on that night via … Read More…
Tag Archives: Solar Bears
Solar Bears’ John Kowalski’s top 5 new artists of 2011
Two years ago, I ran a series of guest posts from people involved in Irish music featuring their top 5 Irish acts at that moment. This time around, I thought I’d shift the focus to international and ask a similar … Read More…
Hear a new Solar Bears song with live visuals – ‘Komplex’
Solar Bears dropped the new track ‘Komplex’ in The Pavilion in Cork last weekend which will appear on their new album which is in production. Excellent live visuals by Feel Good Lost. You can see more footage of the gig … Read More…
Active Child – ‘Playing House’ featuring How to Dress Well (video)
One of my top tunes of the year thus far gets a video by Isaac Ravishankara. Active Child’s You Are All I See was a recent album of the week. Meanwhile both Active Child and HTDW were remixed recently by … Read More…
Enemies – ‘Coco Et Moi’ (Trenchurian Remix)
Bleepy, upbeat rework of Enemies ‘Coco Et Moi’ recent A-side by Trenchurian aka Rian Trench from Solar Bears. Rian’s brother Oisin drums in Enemies. It reminds me of The Vinny Club big time. The original 7″ is still available to … Read More…
Album of the Week: Young Montana? – Limerence
limerence (plural limerences) An involuntary state of mind which seems to result from a romantic attraction for another person combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one’s feelings reciprocated. Young Montana?’s tunes to date have showed an impressive depth … Read More…
Nialler9 Podcast #36: TUnE-yArDs, Solar Bears, No Monster Club, Lone, Abner Jay, Julianna Barwick & more
Solar Bears – Rob Da Bank Maida Vale session →
Video: Solar Bears live in Rough Trade, London
Baths & Solar Bears for Dublin gig in April
Keep Shelly in Athens – ‘Running Out Of You’ (Solar Bears Remix)
Solar Bears have reworked Greek duo Keep Shelly In Athens‘ massive-sounding ambient/hip-hop synth tune ‘Running Out Of You’ into a more restrained celestial version. The original features on the Forest Family-released 12″, the In Love With Dusk EP. Check them … Read More…


