Best new music books: Bowie, Boston and the Scatman’s Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop
Recent 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death saw the publication of numerous books about him
‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’
Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author
Anne Gildea: ‘I’m afraid of losing my vision completely. It’s created an edginess in my life’
The comedian on being too agreeable, moving from London to rural Sligo as a child, and why Sydney Sweeney would play her in a biopic
Event guide: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
January 31st-February 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: What is Mac DeMarco’s full name?
Plus: Which Canadian province does Chappell Roan name in her song The Subway?
‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’
Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre director
Podcaster Dylan Haskins: ‘I auditioned for a film with Brad Pitt as a child’
The multi-award-winning podcast commissioner with the BBC on never dwelling in anger, the death of his father in 2006, and his ‘condensed’ Covid wedding
Event guide: Prima Facie, Pilgrims and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
January 24th-30th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard directed a music video for which George Harrison song?
Plus: By which name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini professionally known?
‘I bought a boat a few years back. It cost roughly what a deposit for a small house would have’
Me & My Money: Paul Murphy, CEO, Climeaction
Pete Briquette: ‘My DNA test said I’m 99% from a particular part of Ireland’
The bass player of The Boomtown Rats on the band’s creative process in Ibiza, his annoyance at political leaders, and his biggest personal regret
Event guide: TradFest, Emmylou Harris and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
January 17th-23rd, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: Which of Lana Del Rey’s songs namechecks Kings of Leon?
Plus: What is the birth name of the British singer-songwriter Raye?
New Irish albums reviewed and rated: John Blek, Dani Larkin, Van Morrison, Noelle O’Sullivan, Ailbhe Reddy
January 2026 releases include The Midnight Ache, Next of Kin, Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge, Rolling on the Inside, Kiss Big
‘The only thing I invest in is time with friends and loved ones!’
Jan Brierton, poet and fashion stylist, says her best-value purchase is a Sage smart kettle