It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Dublin.
#christmas #dublin #celebration
#Bleedinghorse #Guinness #fun #merrychristmas #ireland #friends #pub #livemusic #party
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Dublin.
#christmas #dublin #celebration
#Bleedinghorse #Guinness #fun #merrychristmas #ireland #friends #pub #livemusic #party
Sometimes I don't plan a painting, I just have fun and play with the colors and see where it takes me...
Big pink cloud - handmade acrylic painting:
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/big-pink-cloud-karen-kaspar.html
#MastoArt #art #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #abstract #abstractart #colors #landscape #dreamscape #nature #outdoors #handmade #pink #purple #fun #clouds #artadventCalendar
Sometimes I don't plan a painting, I just have fun and play with the colors and see where it takes me...
Big pink cloud - handmade acrylic painting:
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/big-pink-cloud-karen-kaspar.html
#MastoArt #art #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #abstract #abstractart #colors #landscape #dreamscape #nature #outdoors #handmade #pink #purple #fun #clouds #artadventCalendar
The ten BEST new albums released in 2025
“Altar” by NewDad – Source: en.wikipedia,orgIt’s that time of the year again — time for posting our favorites in music, film, TV, etc. The year 2025 has been one filled will great music, especially from Ireland. Of my top ten albums released in 2025, four of them are from the Emerald Isle, including numero uno. The United Kingdom is represented by Wolf Alice and YUNGBLUD, while the United States is represented by Hayley Williams (lead singer of Paramore), Momma, Deep Sea Diver, and El Paso’s very own Late Night Drive Home.
This year was the first time that Wolf Alice has released a full-length album that did not get listed as number one by me. There are several songs I love from The Clearing, but the overall album did not resonate with me like past ones have. Meanwhile, Altar, the second full-length album by NewDad is utterly fantastic from beginning to end with excellent tracks and splendid lyrics. Another surprise is the lack any bands from Canada in the top ten given how well The Beaches and Valley did last year and Metric has done in the past.
Here’s my list – hope you get a chance to listen to them, especially Altar by NewDad. Peace!
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- Altar – NewDad
Source: en.wikipedia.org2. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party – Hayley Williams
Source: en.wikipedia.org3. Welcome to My Blue Sky – Momma
Source: en.wikipedia.org4.As I Watch My Life Online – Late Night Drive Home
Source: amazon.com5. The Clearing – Wolf Alice
Source: en.wikipedia.org6. Billboard Heart – Deep Sea Diver
Source: en.wikipedia.org7. Idols – YUNGBLUD

8. Salt of the Lee EP – Cliffords
Source: deezer.com9. Fall Back EP – Florence Road
Source: en.wikipedia.org10. Salt of the Lee (Acoustical) EP – Cliffords
Source: applemusic.com#albums #bands #digital #downloads #eps #fun #ireland #lps #lyrics #music #online #rock #songs #tracks #tunes #uk #usa
The ten BEST new albums released in 2025
“Altar” by NewDad – Source: en.wikipedia,orgIt’s that time of the year again — time for posting our favorites in music, film, TV, etc. The year 2025 has been one filled will great music, especially from Ireland. Of my top ten albums released in 2025, four of them are from the Emerald Isle, including numero uno. The United Kingdom is represented by Wolf Alice and YUNGBLUD, while the United States is represented by Hayley Williams (lead singer of Paramore), Momma, Deep Sea Diver, and El Paso’s very own Late Night Drive Home.
This year was the first time that Wolf Alice has released a full-length album that did not get listed as number one by me. There are several songs I love from The Clearing, but the overall album did not resonate with me like past ones have. Meanwhile, Altar, the second full-length album by NewDad is utterly fantastic from beginning to end with excellent tracks and splendid lyrics. Another surprise is the lack any bands from Canada in the top ten given how well The Beaches and Valley did last year and Metric has done in the past.
Here’s my list – hope you get a chance to listen to them, especially Altar by NewDad. Peace!
——-
- Altar – NewDad
Source: en.wikipedia.org2. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party – Hayley Williams
Source: en.wikipedia.org3. Welcome to My Blue Sky – Momma
Source: en.wikipedia.org4.As I Watch My Life Online – Late Night Drive Home
Source: amazon.com5. The Clearing – Wolf Alice
Source: en.wikipedia.org6. Billboard Heart – Deep Sea Diver
Source: en.wikipedia.org7. Idols – YUNGBLUD

8. Salt of the Lee EP – Cliffords
Source: deezer.com9. Fall Back EP – Florence Road
Source: en.wikipedia.org10. Salt of the Lee (Acoustical) EP – Cliffords
Source: applemusic.com#albums #bands #digital #downloads #eps #fun #ireland #lps #lyrics #music #online #rock #songs #tracks #tunes #uk #usa
Oversights by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
Source: onlyinyourstate.comThe original post from 2011, listed further below, identifies those performers that were missing from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame at that time. Fortunately, some 12.5 years later, nearly all of them have been added. So…who is still missing that should be inducted? Well here’s my new list of rock performers deserving be inducted (presented in alphabetical order):






- Bad Company (inducted in 2025)
- Boston
- Cyndi Lauper (inducted in 2025)
- Death Cab for Cutie
- Foreigner (inducted in 2024)
- Garbage
- Golden Earring
- Grand Funk Railroad
- INXS
- Joy Division
- No Doubt
- Oasis
- Sonic Youth
- Styx
- The Bangles
- The Cranberries
- The Monkees – It would be nice to induct them while one member is still alive.
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- Weezer






Keep in mind that musicians become eligible for the hall of fame 25 years after the release of their first album. Hopefully most, if not all of these great musical artists will be inducted sooner versus later. Some, are long overdue for this honor. Peace!
_______December 7, 2011_______
Is it a rock ‘n’ roll hall of shame or just a sham?
Another year for my annual rant about who has not been included in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. While I have no problem with Guns n’ Roses or Red Hot Chili Peppers being inducted this year (both deserve it), there are a number of great performers that keep being left out.
I listed these musicians last year, but will note them yet again in another apparently vain attempt to wake somebody up in Cleveland. It just confounds the crap out of me that these bands/performers have not recognized for their amazing contributions to rock ‘n’ roll. I still refuse to go there until they add at least a few of these artists.
- The Cars (Inducted in 2018)
- Pat Benatar (Inducted in 2022)
- Cheap Trick (Inducted in 2016)
- Def Leppard (Inducted in 2019)
- The Cure (Inducted in 2019)
- Rush (Inducted in 2013)
- Carole King (Inducted in 2021)
- Yes (Inducted in 2017)
- Doobie Brothers (Inducted in 2020)
- KISS (Inducted in 2014)
Will also add a few more oversights to last year’s list, including:
- Journey (Inducted in 2017)
- Todd Rundgren (Inducted in 2021)
- The Go-Go’s (Inducted in 2021)
- Joy Division
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Inducted in 2015)
- Duran Duran (Inducted in 2022)
#bands #entertainment #fun #hallOfFame #music #musicians #news #rock #rockAndRollHallOfFame
The Irish rock music invasion keeps on rolling!
Source: amazon.comMuch like the British Invasion the 1960s and their second invasion the 1980s, 2025 has been a banger year for alternative, indie, garage, and post-punk rock music coming out of the Emerald Isle. This blog author’s favorite news song of the year is“My Favorite Monster” by Cliffords and my choice for best new album of 2025, Altar, was released by NewDad in September.
Among the rock bands from Ireland that are quickly becoming household names, are the following nine (presented in alphabetical order):
Cardinals – must listen songs – “Masquerade” and “Barbed Wire”
Cardinals – Source: clashmusic.com——–
Cliffords – must listen songs – All of them on their Salt of the Lee EP and the tune “Marsh.”
Cliffords – Source: nme.com——–
Florence Road – must listen songs – All of them on their Fall Back EP, plus “Storm Warnings,” “Break the Girl,” and “Miss.”
Florence Road – Source: pmstudio.com———
Fontaines D.C. – must listen songs “Favourite” and “It’s Amazing to Be Young”
Fontaines D.C. – Source: nme.com———
Inhaler – must listen songs (Bono’s son is the lead singer) – “You Might Get What You Want” and “Dublin in Ecstasy”
Inhaler – Source: variety.com———
NewDad – must listen songs – Every song, especially those on their Altar and Madra LPs
NewDad – Source: nme.com———
Pillow Queens – must listen songs – “Holy Show” and “Like a Lesson”
Pillow Queens – Source: pillowqueens.com——–
Sprints – must listen song – “Better”
Sprints – Source: spotify.com———
The Murder Capital – must listen songs : “Love of Country” and “Words Lost Meaning”
The Murder Capital- Source: thesuntavern.co.ukWhat’s really cool is the music isn’t just coming out of Dublin. Its emanating from across Ireland in places like Cork (Cliffords and Cardinals), Galway (NewDad), and Bray (Florence Road) too. Another special aspect about Irish rock is the inclusion of traditional instruments like fiddle, accordion, and trumpet into the music.
If you get a chance, check these and other terrific Irish bands out online or on your favorite music app.
Peace!
#albums #altRock #bands #cardinals #cliffords #eps #europe #florenceRoad #fontainesDC #fun #indie #inhaler #ireland #irish #music #newMusic #newdad #pillowQueens #postPunk #rock #singles #songs #sprints #theMurderCapital
The Irish rock music invasion keeps on rolling!
Source: amazon.comMuch like the British Invasion the 1960s and their second invasion the 1980s, 2025 has been a banger year for alternative, indie, garage, and post-punk rock music coming out of the Emerald Isle. This blog author’s favorite news song of the year is“My Favorite Monster” by Cliffords and my choice for best new album of 2025, Altar, was released by NewDad in September.
Among the rock bands from Ireland that are quickly becoming household names, are the following nine (presented in alphabetical order):
Cardinals – must listen songs – “Masquerade” and “Barbed Wire”
Cardinals – Source: clashmusic.com——–
Cliffords – must listen songs – All of them on their Salt of the Lee EP and the tune “Marsh.”
Cliffords – Source: nme.com——–
Florence Road – must listen songs – All of them on their Fall Back EP, plus “Storm Warnings,” “Break the Girl,” and “Miss.”
Florence Road – Source: pmstudio.com———
Fontaines D.C. – must listen songs “Favourite” and “It’s Amazing to Be Young”
Fontaines D.C. – Source: nme.com———
Inhaler – must listen songs (Bono’s son is the lead singer) – “You Might Get What You Want” and “Dublin in Ecstasy”
Inhaler – Source: variety.com———
NewDad – must listen songs – Every song, especially those on their Altar and Madra LPs
NewDad – Source: nme.com———
Pillow Queens – must listen songs – “Holy Show” and “Like a Lesson”
Pillow Queens – Source: pillowqueens.com——–
Sprints – must listen song – “Better”
Sprints – Source: spotify.com———
The Murder Capital – must listen songs : “Love of Country” and “Words Lost Meaning”
The Murder Capital- Source: thesuntavern.co.ukWhat’s really cool is the music isn’t just coming out of Dublin. Its emanating from across Ireland in places like Cork (Cliffords and Cardinals), Galway (NewDad), and Bray (Florence Road) too. Another special aspect about Irish rock is the inclusion of traditional instruments like fiddle, accordion, and trumpet into the music.
If you get a chance, check these and other terrific Irish bands out online or on your favorite music app.
Peace!
#albums #altRock #bands #cardinals #cliffords #eps #europe #florenceRoad #fontainesDC #fun #indie #inhaler #ireland #irish #music #newMusic #newdad #pillowQueens #postPunk #rock #singles #songs #sprints #theMurderCapital