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Album Reviews

Bob Dylan’s special relationship with Ireland began in 1984

Bob Dylan’s special relationship with Ireland began in 1984

Even before he takes to the stage in Belfast next Wednesday, the question being asked is: will the 84-year-old ever be back?

By Ian O'RiordanMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
The Music Quiz: Who is being sued over copyright for a song referencing Sydney Sweeney?

The Music Quiz: Who is being sued over copyright for a song referencing Sydney Sweeney?

My Bloody Valentine: The story of the most important Irish band of the 21st century

Kevin Shields and co’s marrow-melting shoegaze sound has influenced everyone from U2 and Radiohead to Tame Impala

Sat Nov 15 2025 - 05:24

Kings of Leon announce Limerick and Belfast summer shows

Tickets for both of the gigs go on sale through Ticketmaster at 9am on Friday, November 21st

Fri Nov 14 2025 - 13:26


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If only Black and Blue had been the first Rolling Stones album to feature Rory Gallagher

If only Black and Blue had been the first Rolling Stones album to feature Rory Gallagher

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At Vicar Street, Kae Tempest unpicks the snarl of emotions that soundtrack his life

At Vicar Street, Kae Tempest unpicks the snarl of emotions that soundtrack his life

Review: At his Dublin gig this often matchless rhymer makes art from alienation – and finds his joy in doing it

The Offspring at 3Arena review: Kiss cams, beach balls, a gorilla-suited hype man – and depth, too

The Offspring at 3Arena review: Kiss cams, beach balls, a gorilla-suited hype man – and depth, too

The US pop-punks may amount to a period piece, but, as their Dublin gig shows, they remain a beloved one

Lux, Rosalía’s new album, is a breathtaking odyssey into music’s further reaches

Lux, Rosalía’s new album, is a breathtaking odyssey into music’s further reaches

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Florence + the Machine: Everybody Scream review – A fantastically eerie album informed by personal trauma

Florence + the Machine: Everybody Scream review – A fantastically eerie album informed by personal trauma

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Cymande at Cork Jazz Festival: Easy, reaffirming rhythms of the 1970s

Cymande at Cork Jazz Festival: Easy, reaffirming rhythms of the 1970s

There’s an idealistic atmosphere here you don’t find much any more. It’s both reassuring and nostalgic



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