The Scratch: ‘They want to decide what you can say on stage. Where do you draw the line?’
The trad-metal Irish band on solidarity between artists, the Hoxton Hotel protests and why success for other groups is ‘a lovely thing to see’
Glastonbury Festival
Britpop is Robbie Williams at his best, an irreverent, splurging Valentine to 1990s guitar rock
Robbie Williams is finally channelling his love of Oasis into his music with this enjoyably superficial tribute album
Ten great Irish music acts to catch in 2026
From Shark School to SexyTadhg and Dove Ellis to Hotgirl, here’s who’s tipped to take over in the year ahead
Best music in 2025: Irish Times critics choose the albums and acts of the year
From CMAT to Chappell Roan, and Maria Somerville to Rosalía, women have ruled the industry this year
Bowie: The Final Act - fond requiem from fan 10 years after star’s death
Jonathan Stiasny’s film offers overview of iconic singer’s career with emphasis on his final artistic statement, Blackstar
UK police end investigation into Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury
Rap-duo member led crowds in chants of ‘death, death to the IDF’
Kneecap at 3Arena: A rambunctious and humorous set with heartfelt moments
Rap trio brings its controversy machine to the Dublin venue with a formidable live gig, guest collaborations and plenty of fun
What’s gone wrong at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival?
The 2025 line-up is one of the most disappointing for years. There’s no denying brisk ticket sales, but the festival needs to be more ambitious
The Last Dinner Party: ‘People think they have the right, because they’re anonymous, to say the most awful things
The chart-toppers have released their second album, From the Pyre, which channels the uneasy spirit of the classic 1973 folk-horror movie
Lewis Capaldi in Dublin review: Singer is left speechless after standing ovation at 3Arena
Lewis Capaldi tells Dublin crowd 'it's been far too long' as star returns to the spotlight
Independent Ireland councillor takes legal action in bid to halt Bob Vylan gig in Dublin
Pro-Palestine rap music duo scheduled to play headline show in November in Dublin
Olivia Dean: ‘Why do I have to be in distress to make good music? Why can’t I just be happy?’
For the newly chart-topping singer, love is not a slurpy indulgence but a call to arms in a hate-filled world
Kneecap barred from entering Canada for ‘displaying hate symbols targeting Jewish community’
Irish rap trio will have to cancel October tour dates in Toronto and Vancouver after government decision
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues review - A reunion with gags, geriatric rock and an oily manager called Simon
Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer return four decades after This Is Spinal Tap
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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