Niall Donnelly

Writer born and bred in Belfast. Self-diagnosed music obsessive and lover of the arts. Written for a few publications starting from my time in University, having always had an interest in music journalism, religiously reading magazines such as Q, Kerrang! and NME. Difficult to pick what my favourite genre would be as I have quite an eclectic taste. However given that guitar-driven music has always stood out to me and that most of this style finds its roots coming from the blues, it would probably be the stand out on my list. Some of my favourite albums of all time include Jeff Buckley’s ‘Grace’, Robert Johnson’s ‘Cross Road Blues’ and Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’.
INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – ‘Human Mind’

INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – ‘Human Mind’

It's been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine…

6 months ago

INTERVIEW: Niall McDowell talks being nominated for Single Of The Year at NI Music Awards

It's been a stellar year for Belfast local Niall McDowell. The past few months alone have continued a trend of…

6 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Blink 182 – One More Time

What's the year again? Paramore seems bigger than ever. Weezer, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy and Green Day are selling…

7 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens – Javelin

On what will be his 10th studio album and first since 2020, Sufjan Stevens returns with Javelin. An album marking…

7 months ago

INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name…

8 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Hozier – Unreal Unearth

It's hard not to be an admirer of Hozier. His songs have an innate ability to penetrate even the most…

9 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Miles Kane – One Man Band

Who wants some indie bangers? Is anyone here craving a few songs to sing along to at a festival? Perhaps…

9 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher

We will start with the boring bit. That same old repetitive narrative that gets dusted off and shovelled out any…

10 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – But Here We Are

Following a year of devastating losses and a bittersweet remembrance and self-reflection, Foo Fighters have boldly returned with their eleventh…

11 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy Solo Sessions

Fresh off being nominated for three GRAMMY Awards this year, Aoife O'Donovan shares an acoustic version of her third studio…

12 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein

Aaron Dessner may have summed The National best when he said, "There's a weird thing about The National; it's just…

1 year ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Metallica – 72 Seasons

Some bands like to ease you into an album. Some want to gently open the door and invite you in…

1 year ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The Kinks – The Journey – Part 1

The Kinks marked their 60th anniversary as a band this year by kicking off the first part of a two-year…

1 year ago

ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar – Everything More & Other Stories

Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him - King Cedar is set to release his…

1 year ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Fever Ray – Radical Romantics

Radical Romantics sees one of music’s favourite provocateurs return to us as Fever Ray. After a five-year break from the…

1 year ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Van Morrison – Moving On Skiffle

Van Morrison's latest album sees him return to his roots in some style, sharing with us a modern, fun-filled and…

1 year ago