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Qbanaa fights ‘Demons In The Liffey’

The Cuban-Irish singer-songwriter returns with an evocative song and video. ‘Demons In The Liffey’ is…

James Holden
James Holden to perform at Dalymount this December for YULE

If there is an announcement from Young Hearts Run Free about their YULE event then…

There’s a Night-Time Culture Forum in Cork city next Monday

The Arts Council is hosting a Night-Time Culture Forum next Monday in Cork city. The…

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Luka Palm is back with the club rush of ‘Stop it’

Soft Boy Records artist Luka Palm is back with his first release since last year’s…

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Other Voices announce first acts for Dingle

Other Voices have revealed the first headline acts for St James’ Church in Dingle, West…

Chalk
5 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Chalk,Annika Kilkenny, F3Miii, Olive Hatake, Curtisy, Ten Hail Marys…

Orla Gartland
Orla Gartland for big Dublin gig, EU and UK tour

The London-based Irish songwriter Orla Gartland has announced a full tour. Hot on the release…

Output
Output Belfast announces conference programme for November

Output conference and showcase has moved to November under the Sound Of Belfast and Belfast…

Moot Tapes release electronic compilation fundraiser for Lebanon

The Irish label Moot Tapes’ new digital compilation is a 20-track collection all benefitting Lebanese…

The best gigs and club nights in Dublin this week

Gig Guide Highlights: HEALTH, Silverbacks, Darkside, Junior Brother, Iron & Wine, Shiv, Los Bitchos, Gigs For Palestine, Susan O’Neill, Duke Dumont,  Astrid Sonne, Boys Noize, Leif Vollebekk, Depot Sessions, Blackout, Rhiannon Giddens, Cabra for Gaza, Wunderhorse.

Morgana releases debut single & Ardal O’Hanlon-starring video for ‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’

‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’, the debut single from Morgana MacIntyre amplifies the epic reaches…

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The 5 best songs of the week

Featuring Biig Piig, Warmduscher, CouCou Chloe, Błoto, Skinner and Ahmed, With Love.

Seamus Begley (RIP) and Junior Brother perform at Black Gate.
Galway’s Black Gate seeking donations to help to open new venue

The Black Gate is a Cultural centre and venue in Galway city that was a…

Watch CMAT cover Daniel Johnston

CMAT was a guest on Jo Whiley Sofa Sessions on BBC Radio 2 this week…

Boards Of Canada – Music Has The Right To Children (Nialler9 Podcast)

The Scottish duo’s 1998 debut album is the subject of this month’s Listen Closely listening…

New album releases: Charli XCX, Post Punk Podge, E L U C I D, The Last Dinner Party & more

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

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10 songs Los Bitchos are loving on tour right now

The London-based international four-piece Los Bitchos just released Talkie Talkie, their latest album of instrumental…

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Other Voices announces Guinness Storehouse lineup

Other Voices have announced their fifth year of their night at the Guinness Storehouse on…

New Year’s Festival Dublin headliners and live acts announced

New Year’s Festival Dublin have announced the live acts playing across three days in Dublin…

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Maruja play two shows in one day in Dublin next month

Maruja are a UK-based band who combine punk, noise and cosmic jazz. The four-piece play…