Those charming Dublin lads Soundstrand release debut 5 track EP of inventive indie pop/rock EP: If You Hear This, Let Me Know
Band: Soundstrand
Released: October 21 2023Artwork for If You He… Read More
Shoegaze/alt rock Dublin band Fulvetta follow up Lampshade with new single Disregard.Track: Disregard
Band: Fulvetta
Released: October 12 2023Artwork for disregard
A juxtaposition of ether… Read More
In the ever-evolving saga of Oasis and the Gallagher brothers, Liam Gallagher recently confirmed that his brother, Noel Gallagher, turned down the opportunity to be part of the upcoming &lsq… Read More
In the aftermath of the murder of his father, Joe Nawaz travelled from south Belfast back to Pakistan with his family to piece together what had happened. His one man show Five Days begins… Read More
For all that's good in new Irish punk, post punk, shoegaze and electronica, look no further than the Blowtorch Records' Gas It Up playlistThe Blowtorch Records' Gas It Up playlist updates ea… Read More
Moody post-punks TV People release Feel which along with previous single Die Down will see a 7" vinyl release.Track: Feel
Band: TV People
Released: September 29 2023Artwork for Feel by R&oac… Read More
Wicklow shoegaze/industrial noise outfit Petrichor thrill with their first release PiousTrack: Pious
Band: Petrichor
Released: September 22 2023Petrichor are a Wicklow four piece who have re… Read More
With only one Irish act in the Mercury prize nominees, we bring you the second part of our alternative recommendations for the inaugural An Gradam Lugh As we explained in part one, the Grada… Read More
Search Results are a Dublin trio and Information Blip is their debut album. They play an album launch gig in The Workman's Club on Saturday September 16Album: Information Blip
Band: Search R… Read More
With Lankum the only Irish act in the Mercury prize nominees, we bring you our alternative recommendations for the inaugural An Gradam Lugh Mercury was the most honoured of all the ancient g… Read More
Dublin garage punk foursome Sprints are releasing their debut album Letter To Self in January 2024Full confession - here at Blowtorch we are huge Sprints fans. We have watched from near and… Read More
Ash have shared new song ‘Crashed Out Wasted’, as well as telling NME about what to expect from eighth album ‘Race The Night‘ and their upcoming joint tour with T… Read More
Keeping it physical, Blowtorch Records is committed to putting out the best independent tunes on vinylRecent Blowtorch Records vinyl releases
Band: Japanese Jesus
EP: Depression Breakfast
R… Read More
Shoegaze/alt rock Dublin band Fulvetta follow up their Songbird EP with new single Lampshade.Track: Lampshade
Band: Fulvetta
Released: July 18 2023Artwork for Lampshade
Matching the constan… Read More
Virgins add a pop sheen to their shoegaze sound on their new single slowly, long.Track: s l o w l y, l o n g
Band: Virgins
Released: August 11 2023Artwork for slowly, long
Virgins have rel… Read More
Sinéad O’Connor told fans that she was being harassed by a “violent” stalker just two weeks before her death.
READ MORE: Sinéad O’Connor, 1966… Read More
Camden Town – the beating heart of London’s rock ‘n’ roll scene. This dynamic London borough, steeped in music history and vibrant culture, serves as the city’s… Read More
Three from Search Results is the Dublin-based trio's second single from their vinyl LP out later this year.Track: Three
Band: Search Results
Released: July 21 2023
Artwork for Three by Searc… Read More
Former Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher was recently asked if he thinks he would’ve sang ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ better than his brother Noel, and he said he believes h… Read More
Connotations, a Swedish Railway Orchestra EP between albums, slips very well into an electronic slot in our lives.EP: Connotations
Band: The Swedish Railway Orchestra
Released: July 4 2023Co… Read More
Flower Rock Rain from Dublin-based trio Search Results is the new single with the promise of a vinyl LP later this year.Track: Flower Rock Rain
Band: Search Results
Released: June 23 2023
Ar… Read More
Arctic Monkeys have released a final batch of extra tickets for this weekend’s London shows.
Kicking off tonight (June 16), Alex Turner and co. will take to the stage for the first… Read More
James Ellis Ford recently joined in for an interview with NME when spoke about Blur’s upcoming album.
It was noted that he teamed up with Damon Albarn again by producing Blur’s u… Read More
Nearly 3 years ago our blog looked at 5 Irish guitar bands who we reckoned were going to be big. What has happened to them since?In November 2020 Jake Tiernan, then bass player with Galway p… Read More
For vinyl heads who support new, independent music, our new record club subscription offers amazing value for money.* First 5 people to sign up with one-off payment will get an early bird pr… Read More