The Irish Times

The best 50 Irish music acts right now – in order

It’s a particularly thrilling time for Irish music – here’s our countdown of the finest

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00

All Saints at Leopardstown, Carnival of Funk in Cork, and Another Love Story in Meath

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 05:00

If New Orleans’ Tank and the Bangas aren’t on your radar yet, here’s a chance to fix it

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 05:00

Plus songs you have to hear from Maria Somerville and Matt Berninger with Julien Baker

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 05:00

Plus songs you have to hear from Róisín Murphy and Maria Somerville

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 05:00

At DIT’s school of commercial modern music, real-world musicians teach students in all aspects of music-making, along with the business side

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 00:00

Galway native Maria Somerville might be shy in person, but her music carries a deliberate intent

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 01:00