Below is a list of my favourite records of the last ten years. Ranking these albums was led by a) what the album means to me and b) how often I’d listen to it. Each and every one of these … Read More…
The first two songs from the recent Eskimo Snow get turned into a two-part music video. Directed by Ben Barnes. Why? Myspace. If you haven’t seen the Why?’s recent Web TV series, I recommend them.
This morning on Twitter, I asked people to submit their song to a mixtape to the theme: Songs to beat the Monday blues? Here are 22 songs handpicked to cheer you up on any given Monday. One of the bands … Read More…
To promote Eskimo Snow, Why? have produced an often-hilarious webshow. Here are all the parts so far. WHY?’s new manager, Blake Maxwell
Go to Grand Crew to watch the concert in full.
You’ve probably heard by now that Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer recently. In a Youtube video on their site, Yauch explained that he will undergo surgery, that it is very treatable and that he should make a … Read More…
Well well. A taster from Why?’s forthcoming album Eskimo Snow appeared today and as Pitchfork noted there’s hardly a glimpse of the band’s leftfield rap sound present. This is pretty much a straight-up sweet piano-led tune albeit with Yoni Wolf’s … Read More…
Before I announce the result of the Irish vote this week, let’s have a look at the greater picture. It’s another list! Here are my top 30 albums of 2008. 30. Minotaur Shock – Amateur Dramatics 29. Pivot – O … Read More…
Go forth to discover and listen to Nialler9′s 50 best tunes of the year.. 50. Deastro – Light powered 49. Kanye West – Heartless 48. Geiom – Reminissin’ (Skream remix) 47. The Vinny Club – Duke (Throw the Damn Towel) … Read More…
Hot Chip continue their task to remix every artist under the sun with this sped-up, squelchy rework. Now a dilemma… Gigs on the 1st November – Why? or Roots Manuva? I’ve seen Why? twice and Alopecia is probably my favourite … Read More…
A quick exit from the focus on Irish artists to this live Daedelus megamix and after the jump, a live recording of ‘The Vowels pt.2′ by Why? on the Dublab roof in LA. I love the way he plays his … Read More…
