Ruth Cronin

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These are the 10 new tracks you have to hear this week

New music from Fat White Family, Stealing Sheep, Lizzo, Lolo Zouaï, Just Mustard, Loyle Carner & more.

Cian Ó Cíobháin’s radio show An Taobh Tuathail marks 20 years on air with two special new music programmes and a Roisín Dubh gig

The Roisín Dubh gig will feature Mount Alaska, Ships and Anna Mullarkey.

SOMA’s April edition features Odd Morris & The Wha

The gig takes place next Friday 26th April.

Dublin’s Science Gallery are hosting a lecture with hip-hop artist Jahi on the intersection between hip-hop culture and education

The event is in succession with the Gods of Rap tour featuring Public Enemy, De La Soul and Wu Tang Klan.

What does the Copyright Directive currently mean for artists?

Tech giants will now have to enter agreements with creators in order to use their work on their platforms.

These are the 10 tracks we’ve had on repeat this week

New music from 070 Shake, Mutual Benefit, Boy Harsher, Anderson .Paak, Tame Impala, Kevin Abstract & more.

Lullahush’s ‘If Spring Had A Spare Room, I’d Share It with You’ is pure bliss

The Dublin producer is fast becoming one of Dublin’s most innovative new artists.

New artist of the week: Olympia might be your new favourite Aussie musician

We caught up with the singer ahead of her gig at Whelan’s supporting Julia Jacklin.

Wynona Bleach, Molly Sterling and Havvk amongst acts announced for Women’s Work 2019

The festival is an annual celebration of women in music.

Streaming Services VS The Songwriter: an exhausting, uphill battle

This week, songwriter big-guns including Nile Rodgers, Ross Golan, Greg Kurstin, Emily Warren and more signed an open letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek condemning the company’s decision to appeal the pay-out increase for songwriters.

Thumper are your hermit roommates in ‘In My Room’

It’s the band’s first release of 2019.

Win weekend tickets to Sea Sessions 2019

The Donegal music & surf festival is in its eleventh year.

Conor Walsh’s friends pay tribute to the musician with a music video and poem

The composer’s posthumous album The Lucid saw release last month.

These are the 12 tracks we’ve had on repeat this week

New music from All Tvvins, Hot Chip, Weyes Blood, Duckwrth, Steve Lacy, Bibio Holy Ghost! & more.

To The Island is the new festival on Achill featuring Caoi De Barra, Cinema, Neil Flynn and more

The event boats an eclectic music line-up with something for everyone.

Review: Billie Eilish’s debut album exists on a lunar-outpost of its own creation

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is a record that revels in its dark moments and basks in its lighter ones

Action Bronson announces Dublin show

The rapper’s last album White Bronco saw release last November.

Slowthai announces anticipated debut album Nothing Great About Britain

The rapper burst onto the scene with his breakout song ‘Jiggle’ three years ago.

AVA Belfast announces first wave of conference line-up including Red Bull Music, Ableton and Resident Advisor plus day splits

The festival is committed to supporting the most exciting emerging & established electronic acts.

Odd Morris add to Ireland’s rock scene with the nonchalance of ‘What Might Be’

The band have supported the likes of Fontaines D.C. and The Murder Capital.