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Doctor in the house

The doctor will see you now. Dr Strangely Strange were one of many psychedelic-folk combos who found a modicum of fame and fortune in the late 1960s, but who became better known after their demise.

Formed in Dublin in 1967, the band worked with legendary producer Joe Boyd and initially released two albums, Kip of the Serenes and Heavy Petting.

After their last Irish tour in 1973, the band went their separate ways.

Now, 25 years on, Dr Strangely Strange are set to return to an Irish stage, playing Dublin's Sugar Club on March 1st.

Captain fantastic

In an era when bands struggle to get to album number two, it's reassuring to know that some Irish acts continue to stick with the programme and pile on the releases.

Doughty power-pop combo Pugwash will release their fourth album on March 7th.

Eleven Modern Antiquities is the follow-up to 2005's Jollity album and features contributions from Neil Hannon, XTC's Andy Partridge, The Section Quartet and others.

Meanwhile, Anyone Who Asks from the band's second album, Almanac, features on the soundtrack to the Colin Farrell and Ed Norton flick Pride and Glory.