Heaven Sent: The Rise of New Pop 1979-1983 review: Inventiveness and experimentation from start to finish
This fresh form of forward-thinking UK music upended machismo, put anarchy back in its box and reinvented pop
The Music Quiz: Which Irish act knocked Sgt Pepper’s off the UK #1 spot?
Plus: What nabbed top position in Rolling Stone’s recent Best Album Covers of All Time list?
Nightmare concerts: Nicki Minaj put on one of Ireland’s most disappointing gigs. Here are nine more disasters
Including gigs by Garth Brooks, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill, Swedish House Mafia and Barbra Streisand
Events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end
July 20th-26th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Marc Almond: I’m Not Anyone review: Wise use of fine tunes
The singer’s adventurous spirit is to be celebrated again as he performs songs selected for their emotional resonance
The Music Quiz: Which Taylor Swift song recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify?
Plus: Can you name the first rap group to win a Grammy?
‘That phrase “cash is king” is long dead’
Me & My Money: Jordan Conroy, Olympian and Ireland Rugby Sevens player
The Guide: Galway International Arts Festival, Pillow Queens and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
July 13th-19th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Common + Pete Rock: The Auditorium Vol 1 – hip-hop heavyweights hark back to a golden age
Two of the most highly regarded names in the game put their heads together for 1990s-flavoured collab
The Music Quiz: Stevie Nicks adapted the words from which writer for her song Annabel Lee?
Plus: Which rapper recently ran a 200m race at the Olympic Trials?
Stewart Copeland of The Police: ‘You can’t beat an old song, but I bang the sh*t out of them’
The composer and drummer’s show, Police Deranged, at Galway International Arts Festival, recalibrates Police songs for a full orchestra
‘When we first moved into our house, we ordered a custom-made bed for €4,800. Pure luxury’
Me & My Money: Margaret Barrett, managing director of Mortgage Navigators
Best new music books: A joy strictly for Radiohead fans; and priceless memories about the band that changed Irish music
Look out also for a breezy page-turner about promoting artists such as Paul McCartney and David Bowie; and a work featuring a world of wonder around Britain most famous recording studio
Hozier in Marlay Park review: Mild-mannered musician transforms into rock star
Watertight performance whipped into shape by recent US tour leaving audience singing on their way home
The Guide: the Kneecap film, Nicki Minaj and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
July 6th-12th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week