Jane’s music diary goes on air!

I have some exciting news for you today: I am presenting Griffith Sessions on 106.7 today. It is an acoustic live music show for Griff FM!

This week, every night from 6-7 pm I will have a band coming in the studio. Tune in and listen to the freshest rock, pop, alternative bands from Cork, Ireland.

Today, German singer, songwriter Anna Malina is coming in and is playing some soul, pop tunes. Tomorrow, Cork rock band Time is a Thief is coming in. Other bands will be confirmed over the next few days.

You can tune in on 106.7 in Ireland or stream it online at :http://www.griff-fm.com/

Funeral For A Friend performing in Cork

The UK band is playing at Cyprus Avenue on January 25th 2013. The hardcore-rock band will release their sixth full length studio album called ‘Conduit’ early next year.

Their supporting act is Cork rock-hardcore band “Time Is A Thief” which have been the supporting act for “Lower Than Atlantis” this month. They have released their debut album ” We’re not Strangers” this year.

Click here for tickets.

Biffy Clyro announces tour dates for 2013

The Scottish rock band will play in Dublin on march 28th at the O2. Biffy Clyro will release their fifth studio album in 2013. Their latest album “Only Revolutions” has reached number 5 in the UK charts. They won the NME award for ‘Best live band’ in 2011 and they won in the category ‘Best Music Video’ with their song “The Captain” for Kerrang!” Awards and NME awards.

Click here for information about their tour.

Listen to their song “The Captain” here:

Frank Turner is playing in Cork

The British singer/songwriter will play at Cyprus Avenue on December 6th.

Frank Turner’s music style ranges from folk to rock with influences of punk. His fourth album called “England Keep my Bones” was released in 2011.

He has been on tour with The Gaslight Anthem in the US. Turner will play as a supporting act for  The Pogues this year and for the Dropkick Murphys next year. Some of his gigs in England are already sold out.

It will be interesting to see how he manages to build up atmosphere in such a tinny venue in Cork, as he already played on massive stages such as Leeds & Reading festival.

Click here for information on tour dates and tickets.

Here is my favourite song Frank  Turner, I hope you will enjoy it!

No Doubt will released first single of their new album

US band No Doubt are returning with a new record called “Push And Shove” on September 25th, after 11 years.

Tony Kanal, who is playing bass, spoke to The Kevin &Bean Show on August 21st and told him why it took so long to finally release a new album.

“So much happened in between [...]  the last record and this record. We started families. We have eight kids between us now,” he said. The band didn’t want to miss out on family, so they took their time for this record. However, the band is happy to finally have a date  for the album. “It is a typical No Doubt record, it’s all over the place,” said Tony. There are reggae, dance music and alternative rock elements on the record, he added.

The first song from the album which was released is called “Settle Down”. “It is like picking your favourite child,” Tony described the process of which song will make it for the first single release. The video of “Settle Down” itself looks like a reunion: All four are driving their own vehicles and finally the meet each other to start a big party. The song is a late summer song with a distinctive style of No Doubt.  It has dance and reggae elements in it and airy tunes. While watching the video, you still see the crazy style of the band and the power they have always spread. When the album is released, we will see how much rock is still in their blood and if the break has  created new strength for their creativity.

In Tyler We Trust new album to be “heavier and bigger”

    The UK band are currently working on their début album, I have looked at their work so far. If you want to read my review click here.

Lower than Atlantis will play in Cork

Post-Hardcore ‘Lower than Atlantis’ will play at Cyprus Avenue on the 13th of October. The british band will also play at The Academy in Dublin on the 12th of October. Click here for tickets.

Get an impression about the four piece band here:

We are the Ocean playing at the Academy

The post-hardcore band We Are The Ocean will play at The Academy in Dublin on the 28th of September. You can download their new song ‘Bleed’ here for free. Click here for tickets.

Billy Talent at the Academy

The Canadian alternative-rock band Billy Talent are playing at The Academy in Dublin on the 22nd of August. They will release their fourth album called Dead Silence on the 7th September.

They will play in London and Edinburgh, too. Find tickets and more information here.

Get the new “Two Door Cinema Club” single “Sleep Alone” for free

Two Door Cinema Club released their new single ” Sleep Alone” and you can download it for free under: http://twodoorcinemaclub.com/

in the next 21 hours.
If you are interested in their new album called ‘Beacon’, which will be released on the 3rd of September,  you can pre-order it on their website, too.

Get songs by Twin Atlantic for free!

Twin Atlantic released four live songs, which you can download for free under: http://new.official.fm/playlists/6iwV

I hope you enjoy it!

All Time Low are playing in Dublin

The pop-rock band All Time Low are playing a the Olympia Theatre in Dublin on the 20th of August. Tickets for the standing section are already sold out, other tickets are available here.

The Subways will play at the Academy

The three-piece band The Subways will play at the Academy in Dublin on the 28th of April.  Tickets are available here.

The Ting Tings announced gig at the Academy

The English indie-rock-pop will play at The Academy on the 20th of June in Dublin. Tickets are 21 Euro.

Franz Ferdinand announced three shows in Ireland

Franz Ferdinand will return to Ireland for three shows. The first gig will take place on the 18th of May at Roisin Dub in Galway. The second performance will be on the 19th of May at Dolan’s in Limerick. The last show will be in Cork at The Pavillion on the 20th of May.

Click here for tickets. Tickets for the show in Cork are just available at The Pavillion.