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On Tuesday night Hot Chip took to the stage on Later With Jools Holland. They played 'Night And Day' from their fifth album 'In Our Heads'. Catch more from the lads when the show runs in full on Friday at 23:50 over on BBC2. Looking around on Youtube it got us thinking, what's your favorite Hot Chip video or song? http://youtu.be more
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Hot Chip return to Later With Jools Holland tonight with tracks from their fifth album 'In Our Heads'. Its on BBC2 at 22:00 with the full show on Friday at 23:50. #laterjools. Here they are back 2006! http://youtu.be more
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The Maccabees have just released a video for standout track ‘Went Away’. The song comes from their third record, Given to the Wild, which everyone should run out and purchase. http://youtu.be more
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Don't forget to swing by and 'Like' the Tour de Picnic 2012 Facebook page! Sign up for this years annual cycle to the Electric Picnic a help raise funds for the selected childrens' charities and complete the cycle challenge to Stradbally which includes a weekend pass to the Electric Picnic! http://www.youtube.com more
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We encourage festival goers to reduce their carbon footprint by cycling their way to the Electric Picnic 2012! in Stradbally, whilst raising funds for the charities: Thank You Crumlin Love Mia and Laura Lynn Sunshine House. Sign up today at www.give2go.ie more
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RIP Adam Yauch aka MCA (Beastie Boys) who died today aged 47. Very sad news. Electric Picnic favourites, he will be missed. They shaped our musical foundations. RIP.
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Don't forget to catch Richard Hawley on Later With Jools Holland tonight on BBC2 at 11:20pm. He'll be playing some new tracks from his forthcoming album 'Standing at the Sky's Edge' http://youtu.be more
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2008 preforming picnicers YACHT swing by The Workman's Club (Dublin, May 3rd) tonight with support from tieranniesaur and Catscars and we have a pair of passes to give away today! To enter you'll need to share this post, stick your name in the comment box, be over 18 and available to attend the show tonight. We will announce the winner by 3pm so get going! more
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Richard Hawley on Jools tonight! Tune in. more
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Here's some footage of Squarepusher's debut of his brand new live show coming to Electric Picnic. Along with interview. I think you'll agree that this looks awesome!! more
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Last years Little Big Tent headliner, Adam Beyer brings his mesmerizing and powerful show to The Button Factory this Friday May 4th, and we have a pair of passes to give away! To enter just answer this very simple question. What is Adam Beyers record label and radio show called? Stick your answer in the comment section below. You must be over 18 and available to attend the show on Friday night. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster ireland priced €21.75 http://youtu.be more
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Here's some footage of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's rocking the Salty Dog stage last year. Who did you catch at the Salty Dog last year? Any highlights from years gone by? more
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Hey you guys! We recommend you check out Maccabees tonight on Jools Holland on BBC2 . It'll be swell. more
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14 more reasons not to miss Electric Picnic 2012! Patti Smith; Richard Hawley; Crystal Castles; SBTRKT; Grandaddy; Squarepusher; The Maccabees; Gavin Friday; Van Dyke Parks; Michael Kiwanuka; The Jezabels; Dublin Gospel Choir; Eagle And The Worm; In Tua Nua & many more to be announced. http://youtu.be more
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Another new Hot Chip track from their forthcoming album, In Our Heads! Superfunk disco! Its infectious!! They say "It's the sound Prince would be making had he grown up just south of the Thames. It's Zapp not Zappa". http://soundcloud.com more
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'Single of the Week' over on iTunes Ireland is from Alabama Shakes. Head on over and pick up your free download of 'Hold On'. http://itunes.apple.com more
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Chocolate hangover anyone? This will make it better. Here's some brand new music from Glen Hansard! ‘Philander’ is the first song to be released from his solo album Rhythm & Repose, out on June 15th. http://youtu.be more
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Quality live performance at SXSW from The Roots you need to check out! more
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You can listen to Willis Earl Beal's new album 'Acousmatic Sorcery' over on Chicago Reader. How bout that? http://www.chicagoreader.com more
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Orbital will release their new album, 'Wonky' tomorrow Friday (March 30th). Their first studio album in eight years features vocals by Lady Lesurr and Zola Jesus. Pre-order the album now from http://itunes.apple.com We can't wait to hear it at Electric Picnic 2012! more
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Orbital will release their new album, 'Wonky' tomorrow Friday (March 30th). Their first studio album in eight years features vocals by Lady Lesurr and Zola Jesus. Download single 'Wonky' from https://rcpt.yousendit.com or pre-order the album now from http://itunes.apple.com We can't wait to hear it at Electric Picnic 2012! more
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Turn it up and think of outdoors! We hope you all get to enjoy the sun at some stage today, where ever you are. The Roots with 'The Seed', take it away folks more
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Electric Picnic artist of the day Sigur Rós have released a video for new single 'Ekki múk', They release their sixth studio album 'Valtari' on May 25th. http://vimeo.com more
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New Diplo produced Azealia Banks track 'F**k Up the Fun' bouncing around the Internet today. You dig? http://soundcloud.com more
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Orbital will be DJ'n live over on Boiler Room as part of Record Store Day. Public Image Ltd. will also play live! Perfect way to end the long weekend! Everyone gets to watch amazing music, free, live and online. Its already kicked off, Orbital will be on around 10pm. http://boilerroom.tv more
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New Orbital (Feat Zola Jesus) video for 'New France' more
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It's finally here! Hot Chip's “Flutes,” the lead-off track from their forthcoming album 'In Our Heads'. House-induced banging swoon-pop. Looks like they are again bringing their A-game. In Our Heads, due out on June 8th http://youtu.be more
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The Horrors! New video for 'Changing The Rain'. Taken from their amazing 'Skying' album. We like them/this a lot! http://youtu.be more
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The Horrors! New video for 'Changing The Rain'. Taken from their amazing 'Skying' album. We like them/this a lot! http://youtu.be more
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Elbow will be holding an exclusive online movie screening for fans to celebrate the release of the Cast of Thousands and Leaders of the Free World deluxe editions today from 5pm. Check it out! http://www.elbow.co.uk more
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We've got the Tuesday blues. Here's Jonathan Wilson and 'Desert Raven'. Sounds so familiar. http://vimeo.com more
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We have +1 for Official Mr Scruff this Paddy's Eve in The Button Factory to give away. To win you'll need to share this post, be over 18, and tell us in the comment section below about the best or worst St. Patrick's Day you have ever had! We will pick a winner on Wednesday evening. The general guarantor of quirkiness will play a 6hour! set serving up a melting pot of hip hop, deep house, reggae, dubstep, latin, and plenty of goodies that don't fit into any category. Tickets priced €22.50 (inc more
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The weekend is finally upon us! Get some Little Roy into your day. more
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Due to demand a limited number of extra Family Camping tickets are now available on Ticketmaster. These will give access to a second Family Campsite adjacent but separate to the original Family Campsite. It will be exclusively for families only and will have the same facilities as the original Family Campsite. At this stage no extra Family Campervan tickets are available but we are working on this and if more become available we will keep you informed. more
2 month(s) ago
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Due to demand a limited number of extra Family Camping tickets are now available on Ticketmaster. These will give access to a second Family Campsite adjacent but separate to the original Family Campsite. It will be exclusively for families only and will have the same facilities as the original Family Campsite. At this stage no extra Family Campervan tickets are available but we are working on this and if more become available we will keep you informed. more
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It's the Wednesday pick me up song. Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks. more
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Family Camping Tickets now SOLD OUT. more
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It's Friday and I'm in LOVE with this song! The Cure more
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Family Campervan Tickets Sold Out!
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Tickets go on sale in less than 5 minutes! The Killers, Bat For Lashes and Tindersticks will also join us in Stradbally! Ticket info available on http://electricpicnic.ie http://www.ticketmaster.ie more
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Share the poster if you dig! Website goes live at 6pm! Ticket on sale Tomorrow at 9am from Ticketmaster and usual outlets. more
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Electric Picnic 2012 will look a little something like this : The Cure; Sigur Rós; Elbow; Grizzly Bear; Orbital; Christy Moore; The Roots; Hot Chip; Glen Hansard; The xx; Metronomy; The Horrors; Azealia Banks; Roots Manuva; Bell X1; Staff Benda Bilili; Milagers; Ed Sheeran; Alabama Shakes; Cranes; Little Roy; Land Lovers; Baxter Dury; Jonathan Wilson; Solar Bears; Fatoumata Diawara; Willis Earl Beal; Lanterns on the Lake plus many many more to be announced. Ticket on sale this Friday at 9am fro more
2 month(s) ago
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If you uploaded photos to our Facebook page last year, in order to get your hands on some Loyalty Bird tickets, then make sure to swing by our page from time to time as you might see your picture taking pride of place on our timeline wall. In other news, Electric Picnic won last nights IMRO Festival of the Year Award! Hurray!! Good times!
2 month(s) ago
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Good grief! Electric Picnic 2012 Early Bird tickets have all been swallowed up. General Admission (+ instalment plan & Campervan) tickets go on sale this Friday. News this week on festival line up. Exciting times!
2 month(s) ago
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Good grief! Electric Picnic 2012 Early Bird tickets have all been swallowed up. General Admission (+ instalment plan & Campervan) tickets go on sale this Friday. News this week on festival line up. Exciting times!
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We've had the decorators in! Let the guessing begin!
3 month(s) ago
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The perfect pancake would have?
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Two acts who gave us very happy memories in the Little Big Tent last year join forces tonight in the Button Factory. For those of you heading out, we highly recommend! Doors 11pm, Tickets €15! more
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What song reminds you of Electric Picnic?