Cousins take to the stageHard Working Class Heroes will be a family affair for three of this year’s bandsFri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
EtcBublé boy: Michael Bublé will open the Aviva Stadium’s musical account when he plays there tonight and tomorrowFri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
Surprises on tap for Culture NightCulture Night has rolled around again, giving folks in 22 cities and towns across Ireland the opportunity to get their synapses…Fri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
Gateway to GlendaloughCommentators and music fans alike have spoken recently of the traditional music festival model needing to change and progress…Fri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
Dawn and DonnachaRenowned soprano Dawn Upshaw has commissioned Donnacha Dennehy of Crash Ensemble to write a new WB Yeats-inspired piece, That…Fri Sept 24 2010 - 01:00
Birth of an agencyA new music agency has launched in Ireland, and has already signed a number of high-profile acts to its rosterFri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
The Saw DoctorsThe Further Adventures of The Saw Doctors, Shamtown Records **Fri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
A night for Derek NallyA tribute gig for Derek Nally, the respected promoter who passed away in July, is planned for Vicar Street on October 2ndFri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
Romance is almost deadThis weekend marks the end for renowned alternative club night Ballroom of RomanceFri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
Balfe unhappy about RTÉ partingAn Irish radio broadcasting legend will hang up his headphones at RTÉ tomorrow, although he’s not particularly happy about it…Fri Sept 17 2010 - 01:00
Death of ELO cellistA founding member of ELO was killed in a freak accident involving a hay bale in Devon last weekend.Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Nighthawks spread wings for charityAfter their successful curation of a stage at Flat Lake festival earlier this year, Dublin-based arts collective Nighthawks are…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Point your wellies towards SligoDo you have the post-Picnic blues? Reluctant to pack away your wellies and tent for another year? In that case, a trip to Sligo…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Coyle takes on ColeCheryl Cole better watch her back: her Girls Aloud bandmate Nadine Coyle has finally finished recording her debut album, which…Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
EtcThe Duff departed: Bassist Duff McKagan has left Jane’s Addiction after less than a year. Why? “Musical differences.”Fri Sept 10 2010 - 01:00
Bands battle for ArthurAs Arthur’s Day nears, so does the final of the battle of the bands – dubbed Our Thursdays – which has been running nationwide…Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
A wake for Road RecordsIt’s been just over a month since Road Records closed its doors for good, but one independent promoter is determined to send …Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Rush to save Ringo's digsA campaign is under way to save Ringo Starr’s childhood home from being bulldozed.Fri Sept 03 2010 - 01:00
Laois bands make it to the PicnicTwo musical acts will be making their respective Electric Picnic debuts next weekendFri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
On their bikesA thousand intrepid souls will travel from Dublin to Electric Picnic by bicycle in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital on…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Fringe benefitsNew Dublin venue The Grand Social (formerly Pravda) will officially launch on September 30th, but will host acts at the forthcoming…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Go to Cork for folk's sakeMore news this week of specialist festivals in the offing for autumn, with the Beamish Folk Festival the most recently announced…Fri Aug 27 2010 - 01:00
Horslips and Prunes uniteHorslips drummer and poet and music journalist Eamon Carr is embarking on a new musical project with ex-Virgin Prunes drummer…Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Belle writes about loveBelle Sebastian have announced the title and release date of their forthcoming eighth album.Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Icelandic Fringe funThe programme of the Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival – which will run from September 11th to 26th – is now available.Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Musical old town, musical old townThe first Music in the Historic Quarter festival begins in Dublin tomorrow, featuring a host of indoor and outdoor events around…Fri Aug 20 2010 - 01:00
Soundtrack by MarrAfter dabbling in film scoring with Hans Zimmer’s Inception and forthcoming movie The Big Blame , Johnny Marr has now turned …Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
The boys who have everythingHE’S hurriedly dragging on his jacket, battling with a dying mobile phone battery, struggling to pack a suitcase and numerous…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
Sessions in SligoMore acts have been announced for the forthcoming Sligo Live sessions, with more than 100 live performances from October 21st…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
A Swansea state of mindA Welsh spoof of the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys hit Empire State of Mind that clocked up more than two million YouTube hits in a matter…Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
Watching music on the goggle boxIrish music fans have plenty of televisual treats to look forward to in the coming months.Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00
Monáe joins Picnic billThe newest r’n’b star on the block, Janelle Monaé, will make her Irish debut next month at Electric Picnic.Fri Aug 06 2010 - 01:00
