Mind suitably blown by the exhilarating Fixity Fixity in the Bello Bar last night as they marked the release of their post jazz electronic motorik driven Fixity 8 album. And hey Invada Records UK you should put the vinyl out. Geoff would love them. The drummer is the star.

Enthralling Elaine Howley + CRASH ENSEMBLE 50 mins at a packed studio National Concert Hall Reimagined cuts from her The Distance Between Heart & Mouth debut and some glorious new music that promises much of the follow up. Kudos Foggy Notions + MusicTown for the inspired booking

Educational. Rewarding deep dive beckons.

The US Congress of Sycophants. Such an ugly spectacle.

Sometimes only Silver Mt Zion will do. youtube.com/watch?v=hQZfGa…

Kraftwerk Kraftwerk showing their love and respect for ryuichi sakamoto at Fuji Rocks today

Something for the weekend. Thrilled as ever to have been asked to curate (alongside Raymond) the All Curious Minds stage at All Together Now

My mum worked in a bag shop in the Ilac (Moore St entrance). Much of the food that nourished us as youngsters was bought from stall holders who knew her by name. My first DMs (probably fake) she bought here. So many evocative memories awoken in this video youtube.com/watch?v=yWeklT…

'I don't even like it - so why would I invite them to be here?' #ElectricPicnic's Melvin Benn responds to criticism for excluding local breweries from festival

1/8: Tonight, as Trump fights to regain his grasp on an election slipping away, historian Michael Beschloss called him the "Lord of the Flies." More than just a bad president, Trump is likened to a spiritual contagion spreading decay and moral collapse. theintellectualist.com/trump-lord-of-…

Ears Ringing… Communal Singing… Jameson Swigging…Belter of an evening. a lazarus soul Thomas House Dublin Band of the people.

Likewise. Here's a link for tickets - they are free - and subject to demand - they will be even free-er. eventbrite.ie/e/where-rock-a…..

Das Ist Berlin. Friday gig trail with Trupa Trupa and Spiritual Cramp, The KVB and Swell Maps 21. Ears assailed and heart gladdened.

Chuckles

Life affirming

From Oxford Apollo 1992 when I first saw them to Dublin Olympia tonight, it’s been quite the RIDE - sounding spectacular tonight.

Beyond hilarious and strangely on point

A colossal return. Banger+++ Gavin Friday - Ecce Homo (Official Video) youtu.be/HqmKmCIvSZU?si… via YouTube