The PatternThe Strokes and White Stripes have made a successful Atlantic crossing so it's inevitable that others of their ilk will arrive…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Record stores fight back against onslaught of online music sitesIt's all-out war in the CD sales arena and Swords in north Co Dublin is the latest battlefieldFri Sept 07 2001 - 01:00
A field day for celebrity spotters as VIP fans are entertained in lordly styleThe sun came out for the gig of the year, and quite a few celebrities were spotted in the vicinity of the Slane VIP area.Mon Aug 27 2001 - 01:00
A Witnness among the crowdsMusic fans are a hardy lot, willing to endure two days of rain, mud, drunkenness and dodgy burgers in the name of rock 'n' roll…Tue Aug 07 2001 - 01:00
SparklehorseThe Witnness Rising tour made its inaugural run last week, bringing a diverse bunch of alt-rockers together under one sponsor…Thu Jul 05 2001 - 01:00
GorillazGorillaz are the animated creation of Tank Girl creator Jamie Hewlitt, and they've proved every bit as popular as any "real" …Wed Jun 27 2001 - 01:00
MorcheebaFrom the coffee-table to Castlegar, Morcheeba have made the transition from slinky, trip-hop underdogs to festival-headlining…Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
AshFirst they were three, now they are four, but when Downpatrick band Ash hit the stage, they still go all the way up to 11Tue Jun 05 2001 - 01:00
Not enough green energy around for most music fansThe rock 'n' roll circus came to town this weekend, but the beast turned out to be tameMon Jun 04 2001 - 01:00
A Local Show For Local PeopleBringing the mythical village of Royston Vasey to the Dublin stage must have been a challenge for the League of GentlemenFri Jun 01 2001 - 01:00
A Local Show For Local PeopleBringing the mythical village of Royston Vasey to the Dublin stage must have been a big challenge for the League Of Gentlemen…Mon May 28 2001 - 01:00
Beatles back on screenIt's March 1964, and The Beatles are in a London studio, rehearsing for a television appearanceSat May 26 2001 - 01:00
What men wantTrevor Holmes's diary, Saturday 5th May 2001: cigarettes 10 (OK it was more like 15) pints of beer 6 (2 Budvars, 3 Heineken and…Sat May 12 2001 - 01:00
Glorious sounds by golden oldiesArriba! It's Saturday night in Smithfield, and there's a fiesta in full swingMon May 07 2001 - 01:00
Manic Street PreachersChe Guevara banners were unfurled in Smith field on Friday night as Welsh band The Manic Street Preachers christened the city…Mon May 07 2001 - 01:00
Cuban veterans are heart and soul of weekend festivalSmithfield made its official debut as a concert venue last night when The Manic Street Preachers performed there as part of the…Sat May 05 2001 - 01:00
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsOl' Nick is no stranger to these shores, having made the trip to Liss Ard a couple of times in the past few years, and also doing…Tue May 01 2001 - 01:00
A style that is loose and crumpledWhy aren't you playing another night? came the shout from the audienceTue Apr 24 2001 - 01:00
Low`Excuse me, but could you write a little more quietly? We're trying to listen to a rock bandFri Mar 30 2001 - 01:00
The Dandy WarholsWhen they line up every rock band outside the pearly gates of rock 'n' roll heaven, and choose which ones are cool enough to …Thu Mar 29 2001 - 01:00
StereophonicsIn January, we had Kelly Jones doing a solo show in Vicar Street, where he was joined onstage by Noel GallagherMon Mar 26 2001 - 01:00
The Webb BrothersAnd Jimmy Webb begat three sons, Christiaan, Justin and James, and they did appear at Whelans on Wexford Street on Saturday night…Wed Mar 07 2001 - 00:00
Porn againOK, I confess. I've looked at porn. I have dared to stare into the face of Medusa, and have not yet turned to stoneSat Mar 03 2001 - 00:00
U2: one song, three awardsU2 scored three Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, joining Eminem, Steely Dan, Macy Gray and Destiny's Child on…Thu Feb 22 2001 - 00:00
DidoDido Armstrong (yes, that is her real name) has emerged from the trunk of Eminem's car to become a major starWed Feb 07 2001 - 00:00
Like father, (un)like sonWhen I was a little boy, I wanted to be just like my fatherSat Jan 13 2001 - 00:00
Singer Kirsty MacColl killed by speedboat while swimmingThe British singer Kirsty MacColl has died in a boating accident in MexicoWed Dec 20 2000 - 00:00
Ash spark trapped in the rock schoolyardThings haven't gone quite according to masterplan for the Downpatrick rockersTue Dec 19 2000 - 00:00
Last-minute shoppersFor the greying, balding, wrinkling, and nose-hair-sprouting among us, men, here's a six-pack of reasons for reaching across …Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Smashing PumpkinsWhen the music stops, what's a six-and-a-half-foot bald guy in a leather dress and jackboots supposed to do? That's the question…Wed Nov 08 2000 - 00:00
The Go-BetweensWhen 1980s bands reform, the result is usually a dodgy New Romantic revival or a one-hit wonder nostalgia-festMon Oct 30 2000 - 00:00
Techno and The SaintThe next century has arrived, and with it comes a new generation of dance kidsSat Oct 28 2000 - 01:00
ColdplayThese fresh-faced London boys came within a hair's breadth of winning this year's Mercury Music Prize, but were pipped in the…Thu Oct 12 2000 - 01:00
RockThey may have just missed out on a Mercury Music Prize, but London band Coldplay are still winning hearts and minds with their…Sat Oct 07 2000 - 01:00
Prog RockNo, it's not a mirage - Camel are back and playing Whelans on Wexford Street next Tuesday, 25 years after releasing their hit…Sat Oct 07 2000 - 01:00
Angie Stone`Soul Diva" is a much-overused term, but in the case of American singer Angie Stone, it's hard to find anything else which describes…Wed Oct 04 2000 - 01:00
Strong on manic energy, a little weak on materialIt's plain to see where Dara O'Briain's biggest strengths lieSat Sept 30 2000 - 01:00
Lou ReedFifty-eight years old and still wearing leather trousers, Lou Reed is old enough and bold enough to do exactly what he wants - …Wed Sept 13 2000 - 01:00
Slane attracts 65,000 as the rain stays awaySlane 2000 went without a hitch on Saturday, but the uneventful concert featuring Bryan Adams, Moby and Macy Gray veered dangerously…Mon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
Take me down to the River BoyneThe annual rock festival at Slane Castle has had its ups and downsSat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Breaking down the barriers - and it feels so goodSonique must be feeling oh, so good right nowSat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
Are you ready to rawk!Rock is back in vogue again, regaining its throne following attempted coups by trance, trip-hop, drum 'n' bass, post-rock and…Sat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
