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10 Irish bands showcase at Eurosonic this week

Eurosonic, the annual new music showcase and conference festival that takes place Groningen in the…

Sorcha Richardson. Photo by Brent Goldman.
Sorcha Richardson, Ye Vagabonds, Rachael Lavelle & more for Imagining Ireland Dublin & London concerts

Imagining Ireland is an initiative of the National Concert Hall which aims to showcase the…

10 new songs to love this week

Featuring R.A.P. Ferreira, Jamie xx, NewDad, Serpentwithfeet, Sheer Mag, Faye Webster, Lil Yachty, Future Islands, OMNI, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Four Tet.

Here’s the 10 songs nominated for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year 2023

After the shortlists for the Irish album of the year, artist of the year, and…

New releases today: Nailah Hunter, Marika Hackman, Kali Uchis, Sleater-Kinney & more

The best new releases out this week.

Choice Music Prize reveal Irish Breakthrough Artist & Irish Artist nominees

The Choice Music Prize has announced nominees for two of the new categories following the…

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Here are the 10 albums shortlisted for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize

The 10 nominees for the nineteeth RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2023 were announced today. The…

Dublin Gig Guide
The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 9th – 15th)

Highlights: Max Cooper, R.F. Chaney, Sprints, FRAULËIN, First Fortnight, In the Club For That Social Centre, Daire Heffernan, Mango, Emmy Shigeta, Rory Sweeney, Rhyzine, Alan Fitzpatrick.

The Expert to release collaborative album with NAHreally featuring guests Open Mike Eagle, Hemlock Ernst & more

The Dublin producer The Expert is following up his recent album with rappers Stik Figa…

Joy Orbison for Dublin show

The UK dance producer Joy Orbison has been announced for a Dublin gig at Centre…

ABBA Voyage review: The greatest almost real pop show you’ll ever see

This review contains spoilers for the ABBA Voyage live show currently showing in London. The…

10 new songs to love this week: The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy & more

Featuring The Last Dinner Party, Youth Lagoon, Sprints, Anna Mieke, CABL, Fynch, Curtisy, Arvo Party, Blimp & Echo Northstar.

New albums out this week: Sprints, Laurie Shaw, Skee Mask & more

The best new releases out this week.

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 3rd – 8th)

Highlights: Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Nasty Sessions with Maverick Sabre, Aby Coulibaly, Kojaque and Bricknasty; Nirvana Night for Women’s Aid, First Fortnight.

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Sprints drop ‘Heavy’ single ahead of debut album Letter To Self this Friday

The Dublin band Sprints have released a new single ahead of the release of their…

75 bands play Ones To Watch Festival at Whelan’s this week

The annual new music showcase is back on Wexford Street this week. January is a…

RACHAEL LAVELLE
Rachael Lavelle’s favourite songs of 2023

Rachael Lavelle is the artist behind one of the best albums of the year in…

Best songs 2023
The 100 best songs of 2023

My 100 favourite songs of the year, in one place, with playlist below…

For Those I Love’s favourite songs of 2023

David Balfe is the creator of my favourite Irish release of 2021 for the For…

Rory Sweeney’s favourite songs of 2023

Rory Sweeney is a Dublin producer, DJ and sound artist who is one-third of the…