Alannagh Doherty - Journalist

About Me

I’m a 24 year-old musician and full-time drummer for CHERYM, an indie-punk band based in Derry, NI. 
I am also a freelance journalist, currently volunteering at Chordblossom. I am able to produce quality written work within tight deadlines.

I specialise in the music industry and the arts, however, with a background in politics, this has enabled me to take a broader scope into current affairs and culture. I am motivated and enthusiastic about my work and have a creative approach to topics I enjoy working within. If you have taken an interest, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.

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My Latest Work

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Interview: Dea Matrona

Dea Matrona have recently been a band that everyone has been talking about. With praise from the likes of Nels Hylton of BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Alternative’ as well as Narc Magazine, Buzz and Joyzine, the duo have had nothing but an uphill spike since they entered the Irish music scene in 2018. Recently I had the pleasure of talking to multi-instrumentalist and one of two vocalists for the group, Mollie McGinn after the successful release of their debut album, ‘For Your Sins’.

First of all congr
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Chalk – Conditions II

Starting 2024 off strong with their second EP, Belfast based post-punk trio Chalk have cemented their place in the Irish and UK music scene with four new encapsulating tracks.

With praise from the likes of NME, Dork and DIY Magazine, the trio have showcased their relentlessness through an industrial lens with their signature sound. Playing festivals this year such as Reading and Leeds, Reeperbahn Festival and Eurosonic, the group are on a steady incline, after successfully completing their bigg
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Problem Patterns – Blouse Club

Ending 2023 with their long awaited debut album, ‘Blouse Club’, Problem Patterns have made their mark in the modern punk scene with what feels like a timeless record. With support from Riot Grrrl icon, Kathleen Hannah, Problem Patterns have been taking win after win with their continuous milestones over the past few years, including support tours with Le Tigre and Dream Wife, along with winning Best Music video for their single, ‘Who Do We Not Save’. Their four single lead in gave us a pretty go

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