Highlights

12 great new Irish songs you should hear today

Featuring Jayronic, Kayleigh Noble, Samuel Powell, Essiray, Def Nettle, Big Sleep, Fortúne Igiebor, Selky, Firm City, David Owens, Polytunnel, Throatsugar.

Cork musician Cathal Coughlan of Microdisney and Fatima Mansions has passed away

The Irish post-punk and rock musician Cathal Coughlan has passed away at the age of…

The 10 best tracks released today

With Daniel Avery, Léa Sen, Two Shell, SOAK, Braxe & Falcon, El Michels Affair, Piya Malik, Animal Collective, James Vincent McMorrow, Lullahush, Maria Kelly, Célia Tiab.

Podcast: Kendrick Lamar – Mr Morale & The Big Steppers in review

It’s a big episode. As it always is when it comes to an artist like…

Watch Fontaines D.C.’s stirring Tiny Desk Concert

With alternative versions of Skinty Fia songs

Listen to the Irish music-heavy soundtrack for Conversations With Friends

Conversations With Friends is the second Sally Rooney novel to make it to TV screens…

Jon Hopkins added to Body&Soul Festival along with a host of Irish artists including Just Mustard, Sprints, King Kong Company and more

We’re going to have to add to yesterday’s Body&Soul playlist because today the festival has…

The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week

Highlights: Beach House, Skinner, Andy Shauf, Silverbacks, Féile Nasc, Alt-J, Julien Baker, Daniel Rossen, Bladerunner (Live), Sing Along Social, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh, Amy Michelle, Nerves.

AVA Festival: 9 DJ sets to get you hyped for the Belfast electronic weekender

AVA Festival is now only three weekends away. As the Belfast festival moves to its…

Arcade Fire announce second Irish date to kick off European tour

Arcade Fire have added a second Dublin date at 3Arena on August 31st 2022 after…

The 10 best tracks released today

With Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, Kevin Morby, Danger Mouse, Black Thought, Aoife Nessa Frances, Julia Jacklin, Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies, Gwenno, Dam Swindle, Emma-Jean Thackray, Zouj.

Another Love Story announce 2022 lineup for August festival

After last year’s micro-festival Another Love Story is back to its normal full weekend full…

The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week

Highlights: Musictown, Charli XCX, Dublin Is Sound: Gemma Dunleavy all-ages gig, Warpaint, Crack Cloud, The Oh Sees, Jessy Lanza, Viagra Boys, Jane Weaver, Maribou State, The Road To The Great Escape.

Podcast: Paul Simon – Andrea’s fav weird little guy

This week’s podcast is all about Andrea’s favourite weird little guy and second favourite Paul…

Beyond The Pale announce new acts including James Vincent McMorrow, Art programme, DJs & more

Beyond The Pale have announced their art programme, special events, DJs and new music acts…

12 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Khakikid, ROE, Ye Vagabonds, Jimbo Jones, Zeinab, No Photos, Aoife Wolf, Joshua Burnside, Seacht Líne, Aoife Bridget, Blimp, Burlie Mac, Silent Vices.

Julia Jacklin announces new album Pre Pleasure and Dublin Vicar Street gig

Lovely news. One of our favourite singer-songwriters around these parts, Julia Jacklin has just been…

All Together Now: the dance & electronic acts we can’t wait to see this summer

After highlighting the significant clutch of Irish acts descending on Curraghmore, Co. Waterford for All…

Aoife Nessa Frances signs to Partisan, releases gorgeous new single ‘Emptiness Follows’

The Irish artist Aoife Nessa Frances has signed to Partisan Records, becoming the third Irish…

Kendrick Lamar releases pre-album track ‘The Heart Part 5’ & deepfaked video

Welcome to Kendrick week. Ahead of the likely double LP Mr. Morale & The Big…