'I've always been fascinated by the idea that music simply exists as an intangible translation of the human soul. It has no scent, no colour, no tactile characteristic. It simply can, be, and does' - Siobhán Kane talks with Tim Cohen of The Fresh & Onlys who play Vicar St. this Friday with The Breeders.
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Siobhán Kane talks religion, politics and prison with Immortal Technique ahead of his show at The Sugar Club this Saturday.
'For many of us, punk offered a lifeline away from our own particular difficulties. On a practical level they in the North had access to condoms, for example, and we had other oppressive fish to fry, and not just just on Fridays!' - Siobhán Kane talks to Eoin Freeney of Chant! Chant! Chant! ahead of their first live performance in over 30 years.
'I don't see myself as the performer being remote from the audience, but rather that we're all together in a room and I happen to be the one making something for others to watch and listen to' - Siobhán Kane talks to Cécile Schott, aka Colleen, who plays the Unitarian Church this Friday with Seti The First.
Siobhán Kane spoke with comedian Eddie Pepitone ahead of his show in Whelan's next Monday and the imminent release of his documentary The Bitter Buddha.
'In truth, as much as the shapeshifting musical tapestry Wolf and the band weave, it is always his command of language that dazzles' - Siobhán Kane on Why?'s gig in Whelan's on Monday 6th May.
'When it comes down to cave or carpark, cave wins. As for church or club it is more difficult. Churches are superior atmospheres generally, but clubs often sound better and have a better bar' - Siobhán Kane talks to Scott Wilkinson of British Sea Power.
'This is really what makes this concert so astonishing, the sense of free, almost combustible artistry, the coaxing sensuality coupled with a sense of boundary and mystery' - Siobhán Kane on Angel Olsen's Thursday night Whelan's gig.
Siobhán Kane talks with Jeremy Barnes of A Hawk And A Hacksaw.
'Don't get me wrong, I love happy songs as well, I just don't think I could write one' - Siobhán Kane talks to James Graham of The Twilight Sad.