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Explosions In The Sky announce headline Vicar Street show in February 2020

One of the most recognisable names in post-rock is heading to the capital.

Watch Saint Sister’s superb NPR Tiny Desk performance in full here

The duo popped into the NPR offices to perform a four-track set.

These are our favourite 10 new tracks we’ve heard this week

New music from Daniel Caesar, Freddie Gibbs X Madlib, Thom Yorke, Carla Geneve & more.

Lankum to play headline show in Vicar Street this October ahead of third album release

The Dublin four-piece return to their home with a set of new material.

Blade Runner’s original score to be performed live in its entirety by a 14 piece synth ensemble in Dublin

Catch the whole thing set against the film in the Bord Gais Theatre on March 29th 2020.

The 25 best songs of the month

The best of June featuring Daphni, Girl Band, Tyler, the Creator; For Those I Love, Roisin Murphy & more.

Interview: Biig Piig & the joy of freedom from self analysis

We chatted A World Without Snooze, London as a creative hub, Nine8 & more ahead of the artist’s Longitude set this weekend.

The Chats on Smoko: Get to know Australia’s best young punk band ahead of their Dublin gig this August

The drugs, booze & social malcontent behind our favourite Australian punk group.

The best gigs, clubs & festivals in Dublin this week

Highlights: Longitude, Vampire Weekend, Tash Sultana, Foals & more.

Belgian-Egyptian alternative singer-songwriter Tamino bound for December Button Factory show

The hotly-tipped emerging musician plays Dublin on December 2nd.

Premiere: Meghan Murray marks herself out as a sincere talent on new singe ‘Feeling Blue’

Murray’s third single is the Cork-based artist’s best to date.

Premiere: Alarmist race through genre and time on new single ‘Expert Hygiene’

The Dublin trio releases their second LP Sequesterer on July 19th.

The Altered Hours join forces with The Bonk for a double headliner at St. Luke’s

An all thrills no frills affair takes place on September 27th.

The Murder Capital to play a series of intimate in-store performances around the nation this August

The gigs all coincide with the release of their forthcoming debut LP When I Have Fears on August 16th.

Indie-Disco fiends Friendly Fires announces their first album in 8 years ‘Inflorescent’

The trio also shared a banging new single called ‘Silhouettes’.

Kojaque and Luka Palm to release collaborative The Green Diesel Mixtape this August

Plus, an Irish tour to accompany the new project.

Electric Picnic announces Tommy Holohan, Willow, Moxie & more for Anachronica Stage

The area, formerly known as the rave in the woods, is home to EP’s diehard dance heads.

The best gigs, clubs & festivals in Dublin this week

Highlights: The best in Pride concerts, Tame Impala, King Princess, Higher Vision & more.

Death Grips mark WARP Records 30th anniversary with new 30 minute mixtape

GMAIL AND THE RESTRAINING ORDERS is the band’s rawest release since 2016’s Fashion Week.

Kate Tempest lines up Vicar Street headliner for November

The British spoken-word artist plays Dublin on November 15th.