I’m busy busy today so no time for any major enthusing (or internet memes either). I will say that State Issue 3 is out in print tomorrow (Thursday 1st May) featuring Gemma Hayes, Mick Jagger, Republic of Loose, Neon Neon, Jamie Lidell, Billy Bragg, Public Enemy, The National, Death Cab for Cutie, Daniel Lanois, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, The Vinny Club, Lykke Li, Halves, Fleet Foxes and the fascinating story of the Hope Collective. Full details here and a muxtape of all 12 featured artists can be found here.
Also, my Panda Bear / Animal Collective interview is up.

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
Nice one, last issue was well tasty.
After poor Gardenhead went and ‘tagged’ us and all? For shame…You could share a poop-related tale like we did.
Anyone see Gemma Hayes @ tripod on Wed?
last issue was great, by the way 🙂
I’m glad I didn’t write more on the podcast. This link on mix and match is fascinating in terms of nearly endlaess possibilities.
Good luck on your flurry of activities.