Go to Cork for folk's sakeMore news this week of specialist festivals in the offing for autumn, with the Beamish Folk Festival the most recently announced…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Laois bands make it to the PicnicTwo musical acts will be making their respective Electric Picnic debuts next weekendFri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
On their bikesA thousand intrepid souls will travel from Dublin to Electric Picnic by bicycle in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital on…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Fringe benefitsNew Dublin venue The Grand Social (formerly Pravda) will officially launch on September 30th, but will host acts at the forthcoming…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Icelandic Fringe funThe programme of the Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival – which will run from September 11th to 26th – is now available.Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Belle writes about loveBelle Sebastian have announced the title and release date of their forthcoming eighth album.Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Horslips and Prunes uniteHorslips drummer and poet and music journalist Eamon Carr is embarking on a new musical project with ex-Virgin Prunes drummer…Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Musical old town, musical old townThe first Music in the Historic Quarter festival begins in Dublin tomorrow, featuring a host of indoor and outdoor events around…Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Soundtrack by MarrAfter dabbling in film scoring with Hans Zimmer’s Inception and forthcoming movie The Big Blame , Johnny Marr has now turned …Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
The boys who have everythingHE’S hurriedly dragging on his jacket, battling with a dying mobile phone battery, struggling to pack a suitcase and numerous…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
Sessions in SligoMore acts have been announced for the forthcoming Sligo Live sessions, with more than 100 live performances from October 21st…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
A Swansea state of mindA Welsh spoof of the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys hit Empire State of Mind that clocked up more than two million YouTube hits in a matter…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
Watching music on the goggle boxIrish music fans have plenty of televisual treats to look forward to in the coming months.Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
That festive feeling is contagiousThe glut of independent festivals that took place last weekend all ran relatively smoothly.Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Monáe joins Picnic billThe newest r’n’b star on the block, Janelle Monaé, will make her Irish debut next month at Electric Picnic.Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Rollercoaster's had its ups and downsRoad Records may have closed its doors for good recently, but another Irish indie retailer had reason to make merry this week…Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Moz is not amusedMorrissey wrote an open letter to Queen Elizabeth this week, calling for her to stop the use of real bearskin in her guards’ …Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
Guinness is good for 'emNew names have been added to the Arthur’s Day shows in Dublin, Galway and Cork.Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Apes evolve on second recordFight Like Apes have completed their second album, and plan to unleash it on the general public on Friday, August 27thFri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Dublin band seeks cash advanceDublin band The Gorgeous Colours are taking an innovative approach to raising money for the completion of their new EP: they’…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
A Mindfield at the PicnicSome names for Mindfield at Electric Picnic – which hosts debates, talks, interviews, theatre and more – have been announced…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
Flying on the wings of DovesUp-and-coming Dublin band The Riptide Movement have beaten hundreds of UK and Irish acts to win a support slot with indie-rockers…Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Muse muso moves hereDubliners: if you happen to notice a guy who looks vaguely like the drummer from Muse walking the city streets, chances are it…Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Shane and Sharon to rock Temple BarWannabe Riverdancers of all ages are being invited to don their dancing shoes and head along to Temple Bar on August 14th and…Fri Jul 23 2010 - 01:00
Calvinist worshipCult musician Calvin Johnson will be in Dublin for two gigs this monthFri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00
Breeding spaceThe New Breed series of gigs kicks off tonight at the new Captain’s Live venue in BlanchardstownFri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00
Apes, Bats and Fish off to MeathThe line-ups for a clutch of small festivals have been announced recentlyFri Jul 16 2010 - 01:00
It's the best of EnemiesDublin-based band Enemies have come a long way from their humble origins playing to ‘anarchist punk friends in a Kilcoole scout…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
