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Sister Bliss of Faithless: ‘There were very few female DJs. I know I was underpaid’

Sister Bliss of Faithless: ‘There were very few female DJs. I know I was underpaid’

The star on the loss of Maxi Jazz, hanging out with Sinéad O’Connor and the evolution of dance music

By Ed PowerSat Aug 15 2026 - 05:11
The Music Quiz: Charli XCX’s So Far Away samples a song written by which US songwriter?

The Music Quiz: Charli XCX’s So Far Away samples a song written by which US songwriter?

New Bohemians jersey designed by Massive Attack highlights Ireland-Cuba links

British band continues tradition of musicians collaborating with Dublin football club to draw attention to social or political issues

Fri Aug 14 2026 - 11:02

Eurovision 2027: Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas selected to host

Bulgaria won Eurovision for the first time in May in a final overshadowed by countries boycotting the event

Thu Aug 13 2026 - 12:19


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Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Weekend review – An often exquisite chronicle of life as a megastar introvert

Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Weekend review – An often exquisite chronicle of life as a megastar introvert

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New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Miriam Ingram, Paahto & the Bull, Really Good Time, Shakalak, Macdara Yeates

New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Miriam Ingram, Paahto & the Bull, Really Good Time, Shakalak, Macdara Yeates

August 2026 releases include Mariana Trench, The 123, Affirmations, Kulture Bikki and Mudlark Ballads

Tom Jones at Palmerstown House review: Rollicking set complete with reworked Sex Bomb

Tom Jones at Palmerstown House review: Rollicking set complete with reworked Sex Bomb

Welsh veteran’s well-preserved croon has acquired the wisdom and ache of a bluesman who has seen it all

Role Model’s new album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, is heartfelt with a vintage sheen

Role Model’s new album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, is heartfelt with a vintage sheen

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Ariana Grande: Petal review – Singer claws back her agency before taking a step away

Ariana Grande: Petal review – Singer claws back her agency before taking a step away

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Anna von Hausswolff at All Together Now 2026: Not just brilliant but genuinely surprising

Anna von Hausswolff at All Together Now 2026: Not just brilliant but genuinely surprising

Swedish musician evokes apocalypse, environmental collapse and spiritual darkness in songs striving towards the light



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