A random list of randomly music-related things, and a little bit queer. What do you think? Can you believe that I’ve omitted something that should have changed my life? Are you outraged that I’ve included something here? Get commenting!

You either love them or hate them but around this time of year you can’t avoid them. Christmas songs! I love Christmas and christmas music. I have 5 versions of White Christmas including an awful one by Micheal Bolton. Actually I really should get rid of that one.

Swedish popstress supreme Robyn is about to release the third installment in her Body Talk trilogy. Parts 1 and 2 were released earlier in 2010 and Body Talk Pt. 3 is due for release in late November. The forthcoming single, Indestructible, is sure to get dancefloors hopping at forthcoming Christmas parties.

Imelda May has one of those voices. Rich, full, powerful and positively vintage in every way. As my sister said, her voice ‘just oozes sex like!’. Upon hearing her for the first time with ‘Johnny Got A Boom Boom’, I was instantly struck with curiosity. I had heard rockabilly music before, but never straight from Ireland.

For anyone who has ever wondered, Ballinlough Castle is not, as one may think, in Ballinlough! We found it eventually, and twe were greeted by security men pink hi-vis vests! All that remained was to collect the tickets, park the car and begin our MILK adventure.

Oh, you remember Tegan and Sara. They played recently in Dublin’s Olympia (the night of the P!nk near-riot in PantiBar). Well, I for one missed their free gig earlier that day in Tower Records. But now we bring you that gig in two parts! Plus, there’s more

Leanne Harte has been on a journey that would impress Odysseus. From 16 year-old on the cusp of hitting the big time, to dealing with a manager who didn’t do all he should, coming out and then burning out; it’s been one hell of a ride. And she wants to do it all again. Only this time, Leanne is a young woman comfortable in her own skin, in her own abilities and living her own life.

There are only three types of people in the world; those who love Tori Amos, those who hate her and those who only know “that cornflake song”. Personally I love her. Really love her, whereas my partner calls her “that wailing bag of cats”. As I’m writing this I’m listening to my favourite Tori album, Boys for Pele, and hoping the rain holds off for the concert in The Iveagh Gardens this evening.

I know what you’re thinking: not more of this barmy supernatural love stuff. But this soundtrack proves to be more than just a compilation of alternative and indie songs to throw into the different parts of the movie for atmosphere.

Brace yourself, ladies. They’re almost here. The anticipation of Tegan and Sara’s iminent arrival is palpable and in less than a week they’ll be taking to the stage in Belfast’s Mandela Hall (Monday, June 14th) with their punk/folk acoustic set. The following night, they’ll be bringing their party to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre (Tuesday, June 15th), pitstopping in Tower Records, Dublin to play an afternoon set for fans.

Before you spew your tea everywhere, let me share a little secret with you about my wonderful colleagues here at at Gaelick HQ, they are not really into the Eurovision. I know, appalling isn’t it? When you consider that not alone are we gay, which should make us somewhat interested in the whole occasion, but [...]

We are used to seeing Elton John, Melissa Etherige and even Adam Lamert be out and proud on our TVs and radios. We can sometimes forget that there are those in the music world for which the door is still very much closed. One such artist who dared to come out is county music star Chely Wright

Melissa Etheridge‘s most recent album Fearless Love was reviewed all over the place long before it hit the shelves a week ago. The reactions were mixed, but they all agreed on a few things. 1. It’s a true-blue return to Melissa’s late 80s, early 90s style. Really, it’s like Lucky and The Awakening (and to [...]

Rocker Melissa Etheridge and actress Tammy Lynn Michaels have sadly ended their 9 year relationship. It’s so very sad to read that such a long relationship has come to an end. Let’s hope they both find love again in the future

There is a furore brewing online at the moment. Is it the result of greedy tax-dodgers, greedy NAMA bananas or an inept government? No, it’s all about the Gaga. On the week where International Women’s Day was patted on the head and told how cute it looked, journos have decided that the video to Telephone is worth getting knicker-knotted.

If you’ve never heard of Boyce Avenue, I’d strongly urge you to check these guys out. A YouTube phenomenon for the past couple of years, they have done acoustic covers of many chart hits including Rhianna’s Disturbia and Madonna and Justin Timberlake’s 4 Minutes, among many others. They have a tour date scheduled in Dublin for the 22nd of March.

“Little monsters, show me your teeth!” Thus spoke Lady Gaga…
Little monsters (as Lady Gaga likes to refer to her fans) from all over Ireland started queuing outside the O2 from early morning on Saturday the 20th to assume prime positions by the stage for the gig. I arrived at the O2 just after 7pm and the queues were insane, so I’m glad I didn’t queue early!