"I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked..."

If you're looking for an enjoyable if unorthodox way to spend your Tuesday night, I'd recommend heading to The Button Factory for T.A.C.'s 'Underwear Party' tonight.

T.A.C. began in November 2008 and in a short space of time has established a reputation as one of the more original club nights in the Dublin scene. Previous dress-up themes have included Toy Box, Letterland, Animals, Robots and Circus but this time those behind the night are urging attendees to 'dress down' and bare their flesh for an underwear party.

Any time I've brought people to T.A.C., they have either loved or hated it. Yes, it's all very avant garde and a little pretentious so if you prefer your nights out a little more 'traditional', it's probably not for you. Each to their own.

I, however, relish the announcement of each month's theme so I can set about coming up with ideas for a costume. The music is a combination of live performances and DJs spinning a combination of indie and electro, which is right up my alley.

My costume inspiration this time around...

Also tonight, one of my latest favourites Emer Brady is playing her first live gig since the launch of her EP. She's one of a number of acts playing at Eamon Doran's and will be taking to the stage at 8pm sharp. See ya there?

I Kick Myself

My sister sent me a link to emerging Dublin-based singer-songwriter Emer Brady earlier this week but, for various reasons, I only got to listen to her tracks properly now. Having heard the tracks, I'm a bit furious with myself for having sat on this gem for days.

The best thing about hearing the tracks from her EP is that it's so rare you hear an obvious talent at such an early stage in its development. Emer is just 20 years old but her vocals are incredible, oscillating between full-throttle blasts that suggest she would be just as impressive in a live setting and moments of delicacy that showcase a gorgeous timbre.

The songwriting is more earnest than zany song-titles like 'Pow! You CAN!' might suggest. I particularly like 'Inter-Planetary Aztec-Esque...', which starts off like vintage Regina Spektor before morphing into something entirely different.

According to her Myspace, Emer is currently unsigned but there's every reason to suggest that she's set to take the Dublin live scene by storm.