Luke Sharkey

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Experimental sound festival Open Ear announces Garies, Radie Peat, Maria Somerville & more as part of first wave

The festival returns for its third year to Cork’s idyllic Sherkin Island on May 30th.

Second wave of acts announced for Cork Sound Fair including Mumdance, Dreamcycles, ELLLL and Naïve Ted

The experimental music showcase festival happens at the end of March.

Watch the late Conor Walsh talk about his favourite piano in new video

The Swinford composer’s posthumous album The Lucid is out March 11th.

Zaska brings all-star cast along for successful debut album It Takes A Village

Max Zaska matures as both a musician and father on his debut LP, writes Luke Sharkey.

Peter Hook to perform two classic New Order LPs in Dublin gig

One of the visionaries behind the iconic group will perform in the Academy on September 13th.

7 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Julia Jacklin, Billie Eilish, White Denim, Slohmo & more

Here’s a shortlist of the best venues in Ireland according to IMRO

The winners will be announced on February 26th at an award ceremony.

Gig roundup: Doja Cat, Shy Martin, Kawala, True Tides & more

Heres’ everything you need to know about who has announced gigs this week.

The 25 best songs of the month

The best of January featuring James Blake, Moving Still, Foals, Sharon Van Etten & more.

Indiependence add Gavin James, Lewis Capaldi, Fia Moon, Roe & more to 2019 lineup

Some welcomed additions to the bill from home & abroad.

Left field noise rockers Tropical Fuck Storm for Sound House gig

The Aussie group will perform on May 15th.

8 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from James Blake, Boy Harsher, Foals, The Japanese House & more.

Premiere: Hunting Hall has fun with food in video for ‘Helium’

Get yourself a sweet dose of nostalgia from this charming debut.

AVA Festival announces Mall Grab, Daniel Avery, Honey Dijon and more for stellar 2019 lineup

The electronic music festival and conference will return to Belfast on May 31st.

Bobby Basil’s Isaac Nelson album evolves yet leans on genre tropes

Dublin native Bobby Basil first appeared back in 2015 as one half of the promising…

7 new albums you should listen to: James Blake, Maggie Rodgers, Malibu Ken, Toro Y Moi & more

Our recommended album releases this week.

Beat Club is back with over 20 Irish producers

The series is headed by production maestro Mathman

Read Give Us The Night’s new mandate on positive nightlife reform in Ireland

The volunteer group will also be hosting public meetings around the country to discuss the issue.

Check out Hozier chat through ‘Nina Cried Power’ on Song Exploder

An in-depth examination that details the song’s progression from conception to completion.

9 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Soak, Pond, Fat White Family, Blackway & more.