Mull It Over 058: Mucker - Live at the Union Bar, Belfast

Belfast punks Mucker arrive at the Union Bar fully formed; screaming bloody positivity. A special night ensues for the launch of their brilliant debut…

May 22 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 057: Chalk - Live in Belfast

Well-oiled from a recent European run and roaring through their debut album Crystalpunk, Chalk arrive fully-loaded at Belfast's Limelight for a…

May 18 • Chris Mullan

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December 2025

Mull It Over 056: Dove Ellis - Blizzard

The album everyone is talking about. The enigmatic debut from Galway-born Dove Ellis arrives fully formed. Here are my thoughts for Blowtorch Records…

Dec 21, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 055: with 6Music's Deb Grant

DJ Deb Grant curates a playlist of her current "Irish obsessions" for the latest instalment of the "Mull It Over with..." series.

Dec 8, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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November 2025

Mull It Over 054: The Curious Case of Barry Peak

Coming up during the 'Ulsterpunk' scene of 1990s Belfast, alongside the likes of Ash - the Backwater and Torgas Valley Reds frontman skates back into…

Nov 30, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 053: Careerist - Live at the Ulster Sports Club

Careerist launch their new album Silver Birch Lodge in Belfast's Ulster Sports Club. With support from Middler and Dose - I was there to witness the…

Nov 24, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 052: Careerist - Silver Birch Lodge

Belfast cult heroes Careerist return after a six year hiatus; with Ulster-coded existentialism on their sophomore album, Silver Birch Lodge.

Nov 15, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 051: Albums of the Year

A run through of the 12 records shortlisted for Best Album at this year's Northern Ireland Music Prize. Plus, the Mull It Over pick for Album of the…

Nov 9, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 050: The Life of a Freelance Writer

As I hit fifty issues of this newsletter, I give a peek behind the scenes at the life of a moderately unsuccessful freelance music writer - facing…

Nov 5, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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September 2025

Mull It Over 049: Culture Vultures

Belfast's Culture Night is back after a six year hiatus. Here are the coolest Mull It Over musical highlights happening across the city this Friday.

Sep 17, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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Mull It Over 048: Is This All?

Back to basics this week. The local acts currently in my rotation - featuring Neil Brogan, Mark Hegan and FRANKLIN. Also - I single-handedly take down…

Sep 12, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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August 2025

Mull It Over 047: Stargazers

Whitelands and Virgins sign on for GazeFest 2 across dates in Dublin and Belfast. Also, Exhalers return with their loud and polished fourth album.

Aug 15, 2025 • Chris Mullan

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