Musicians wake in the Small HoursDonal Dineen’s final Small Hours show was broadcast on Today FM last night, and the DJ and tastemaker plans to send it off in…Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Getting it on the record for Road.A day-long music event is set for Dublin’s Whelan’s this SundayFri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
The best thing about January . . .MUSIC NEWS: The Ticket is the official media partner of First Fortnight, the 10-day festival which runs in Dublin from January…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Live gig streamsMUSIC NEWS: VenueOne, the Irish website being touted as the “first online live entertainment venue” will hit the world wide …Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Nepotistic plug alert!MUSIC NEWS: Our own Tony Clayton-Lea is launching his new book 1 01 Irish Albums to Hear Before You Die next week.Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Lambert gets the FundIt bugMUSIC NEWS: Dublin-based guitarist John Lambert – the man behind the Chequerboard pseudonym – is the latest musician to sign…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
EtcWhat a find: The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fant e today and launch it with a gig at The Workman’…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
The Pale back in townMUSIC NEWS: 1990s band The Pale are launching their new album I Woke Up and I Was Gone today, which will coincide with the release…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Intimate setting for Choice gigsMUSIC NEWS: The second in a series of gigs hosted by Meteor in their new role as sponsor of the Choice Music Prize will take…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Irish bands for SxSWMUSIC NEWS: New music fan/networking site Boost The Music is offering to sponsor up to five Irish bands or artists to travel…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
EtcMany voices: Wild Beasts, The Frames, Spiritualized, Cherry Ghost, Jimi Goodwin, Edwyn Collins, SBTRKT, The Coronas, The Ambience…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
New album lets LooseMUSIC NEWS: Republic of Loose fans will be happy to hear that the band are due to release a new album next month, although it…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
All for a good CorrsMUSIC NEWS: Want to prove yourself the ultimate Sharon Corr fan? You could own a special one-of-a-kind violin crafted for Dundalk…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
EtcDrum up business: Tickets for the Heineken Green Spheres gigs are available from midday todayFri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Special photo show from Duke and coMUSIC NEWS: Dreadlocked Belfast musician Duke Special has undertaken a unique project based on photographs from a Metropolitan…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Murdoch: the musicalMUSIC NEWS: The wheels are finally being put in motion on the film version of God Help the Girl , the musical project written…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Gillen practises his other voiceMUSIC NEWS: Irish actor Aidan Gillen has been announced as the host for the 10th series of Other Voices , which will take place…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Wakey! Wakey!Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You... Kartel **Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
EtcBloody good: Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine has co-founded a label called PickpocketFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
An anniversary like no OtherMUSIC NEWS: The first Other Voices event to be held outside Ireland took place last weekend in New York and was deemed a resounding…Fri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
DJ Cillian MurphyMUSIC NEWS: The Workman’s Club is to host a special fundraiser for homeless charity Focus Ireland this Sunday.Fri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
The Fall tribute nightMUSIC NEWS: Dublin-based fans of The Fall are in for a treat next FridayFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
Elastic Witch casts a spellMUSIC NEWS: Dublin’s newest record store is celebrating a month in business with a bang on ThursdayFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
A musical project like no otherMUSIC NEWS: Former Fatima Mansions/ Microdisney man Cathal Coughlan has teamed up with Auteurs/Black Box Recorder frontman Luke…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Weekender wonderMUSIC NEWS: The Beatyard Weekender Festival began last night in Dublin’s the Bernard Shaw.Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Behind the machineSHE WALTZES into the room like a flame-haired Shirley Bassey, feather boa slung over her shoulder, cigarette holder poised at…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
No hymns but plenty of soulMUSIC NEWS: Dublin’s Unitarian Church is most often used as a venue for non-denominational religious ceremonies, but the church…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
ETCBattle of the bands: Trad musicians take note: the closing date for the second Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada competition is this Monday…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Today FM deparatureMUSIC NEWS: Today FM chief executive Willie O’Reilly was this week announced as group commercial director at RTÉ.Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Jump on the bandwagonMUSIC NEWS: The Heineken Green Spheres bandwagon will roll into Dublin in December, bringing with it some of the biggest names…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
EtcBout time: Rising Dublin band Bouts have made their new EP available for free download via gimmebouts.com.Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
Straight to videoMUSIC NEWS: The IMTV (Irish Music Television) Awards will return this year to acknowledge the best Irish-made music videos of…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
All ages for Imro eventMUSIC NEWS: The Best of Imro 2011 event takes place tomorrow at the Workman’s Club from 4pm.Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
Christmas, but not as you know itMUSIC NEWS: It may only be mid-October, but music fans won’t have much of a choice about getting into the Christmas spirit early…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
EtcKey moment: The Black Keys have announced details of their new album, El Camino, which will be released on December 2nd.Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Music in the DarklightAlthough the Darklight festival is primarily a vehicle for independent filmmakers, there are several events taking place at this…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Snow Patrol kick off awards seasonDetails of two awards shows that celebrate the best of Irish music were announced this weekFri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Get into the rhythmThe Becks Vier Rhythm Weekender opened its doors across various venues in Dublin and Cork last night and will run until Sunday…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
