Journalism

A member of the UK Critics’ Circle, Liam regularly writes for a range of publications. Below are some selected examples.

‘In Berlin I became a sober Sunday morning clubber.’ In the Irish Times, 28 September 2025.

‘On Cue: Rrose.’ In DJ Mag, 7 July 2023.

‘The Genius of Iannis Xenakis.’ In the Spectator, 5 March 2022.

‘Why techno music and The Matrix are in perfect harmony.’ In the Guardian, 23 December 2021.

‘Review of Five Straight Lines – A History of Music.’ In the Irish Times, 24 November 2021.

‘Interview with Geoff Dyer.’ In the Irish Times, 14 April 2021.

‘As immersive art goes, nothing can compete with Berghain.’ In the Spectator, 24 September 2020.

‘Berghain at 15: What Next for Berlin’s Legendary Nightclub?’ In Frieze, 20 December 2019.

‘Pierre Boulez, Music of the Now.’ In the Times Literary Supplement, 29 March 2019.

‘Written on Skin, Festival Aix, review.’ In the Daily Telegraph, 16 July 2012.

Liam has also written programme notes and liner notes for the likes of the BBC Proms, the London Sinfonietta, the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Music Network, and NMC Records.