Chris Mullan

Chris Mullan is a singer/songwriter and freelance writer based in Belfast. An avid music fan, Chris is always either writing music or writing about music. His taste spans many genres, with a penchant for indie and alternative rock. Hobbies include running and cycling, and at any time can be found frequenting gigs in and around Belfast.
The Future of Bandcamp

The Future of Bandcamp

Below are three titles from the last month alone of Bandcamp Daily, the journalistic arm of the independent music hub…

7 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – Live at The Academy 1995

To appreciate the Goo Goo Dolls, one must have an appreciation for dichotomy. Signed to Metal Blade Records in 1985,…

7 months ago

Apple Music v Spotify – What I learned from making the switch after 10+ years

The mid-2000s were lean years in the distribution and consumption of popular music. The era of the mighty Compact Disc…

9 months ago

Sonic Youth – The sounds that shape us

"Baby". Is there a more ubiquitous combination of letters and sounds when it comes to the world of Western popular…

9 months ago

Darkness on the Edge of Town – The trajectory of a touring band. From clubs to capacity

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the…

10 months ago