Ruth Cronin

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12 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Robyn, Tame Impala, Tyler, The Creator, NAO, Toro Y Moi, Jessica Pratt, Allie X.

Kitt Philippa acknowledges true companionship in ‘Grace’

The artist is a former organist and ex-member of the acclaimed Ulster Orchestra.

Maria Somerville weaves the barren landscapes of Connemara into ‘Eyes Don’t Say It’

The new artist blends traditional Irish melodies with lo-fi synths.

Fia Moon finds strength in fluidity in ‘Water Runs Through’

The Dublin native represents a new Irish pop mentality.

Maggie Rogers announces Dublin gig

The Maryland native will release her debut album this January.

The Specials for Dublin date

The band will release their first album in twenty years next February.

12 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Friendly Fires, Planningtorock, Love Sick, Ross From Friends, Bitch Falcon, Empress Of included.

Rosalía is a new Spanish artist bringing a modern R&B twist to Flamenco music

Spain isn’t generally known for its new music, but Rosalía might very well change that.

Ireland’s garage-rock band scene is alive and thriving

We take a closer look at the new garage-rock bands defining the sound of the city.

Premiere: Sive finds solace in silence in ‘Quietly’

The Kildare native recently joined the Veta Records roster.

11 new songs you NEED to hear this week

New music from Maggie Rogers, Maxim, Desire, Run The Jewels, John Grant, Hubbabubbaklubb included.

John Grant for Dublin show

His new album saw release last week.

Westival takes place in Westport this month featuring Lisa Hannigan, Daithí, Le Galaxie & more

The Mayo festival aims to promote the West of Ireland as a cultural hotspot.

Lisa O’Neill remembers Dublin’s dockland workforce in ‘Rock The Machine’

The song is taken from her forthcoming album Heard A Long Gone Song.

Astronomy-themed David Bowie Festival announces first events for 2019

Last year’s festival attracted more than 8,000 attendees from all over the world.

8 songs you need to hear this week

New music from Mr Twin Sister, Anderson .Paak, Sigrid, Holy Ghost!, Jessie Ware, Julia Jacklin included.

Jessie Ware teams up with Bicep on irresistible new single ‘Overtime’

The track sees the English songstress return to her disco roots.

Premiere: Happyalone hit all the high notes in ‘Haunted’

The trio are our favourite band to come from the ‘video game supernova’.

5 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Spies, Pecking Party, Thumper, Hats & Jim Dollard.

Watch: Kojaque unravels male delicacy in new video for ‘Eviction Notice’

The track was an album highlight from Deli Daydreams for many.