‘Shambala’ marks a triumphant introduction to Fat Pablo, formerly Dublin band Beach

The band were formerly known as Beach and have been redefining their sound as of late.

Experimental sound festival Open Ear announces Garies, Radie Peat, Maria Somerville & more as part of first wave

The festival returns for its third year to Cork’s idyllic Sherkin Island on May 30th.

A new music festival Eastbound is coming to Dublin this May featuring Maisie Peters, WhenYoung, Boy Azooga and more

The festival aims to introduce both international and Irish up and coming artists to Dublin.

TPM are the only MCs are saying F**k The Law and F**k RTÉ

The Dundalk brothers don’t want to pay the TV licence

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights: White Denim, Zaska, Or:la, Sleaford Mods & more.

Messiah J And The Expert’s full back catalogue is now available to stream / download

The duo’s four albums from 2003 until 2009 are now on Bandcamp.

Dublin Vinyl announces ‘Loves Vinyl’ subscription service

Having just celebrated their first anniversary of bringing short-run vinyl pressings to Irish artists affordably,…

Second wave of acts announced for Cork Sound Fair including Mumdance, Dreamcycles, ELLLL and Naïve Ted

The experimental music showcase festival happens at the end of March.

Watch the late Conor Walsh talk about his favourite piano in new video

The Swinford composer’s posthumous album The Lucid is out March 11th.

Zaska brings all-star cast along for successful debut album It Takes A Village

Max Zaska matures as both a musician and father on his debut LP, writes Luke Sharkey.

Inni-K revisits past emotions in ‘Just After’

Her anticipated second album The Hare and The Line is set for release Friday 1st March 2019

Peter Hook to perform two classic New Order LPs in Dublin gig

One of the visionaries behind the iconic group will perform in the Academy on September 13th.

Kean Kavanagh gives Fragma & Coco a run for their money on ‘Miracle’

The Softboy Records producer releases another solo track

7 gigs & clubs to see in Limerick city this week

Highlights: Cúig, Bouts and Teletext Records.

17 gigs and clubs in Cork this weekend

Daithí, Fish Go Deep, Jamie Behan, Stevie G… and DJ TV Licence Inspector: the Nialler9 Cork Gig Guide returns from the mists of Dry January.

Girls Names call it a day

The Belfast trio are done after 10 years.

Quinton Campbell drops his first release of the year with a new Rhythm From Dublin

Check out the good time house roller ‘DEJA’.

7 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Julia Jacklin, Billie Eilish, White Denim, Slohmo & more

13 acts added to Forbidden Fruit Festival: Earl Sweatshirt, Peggy Gou, Kojaque, Julien Baker & more

Plus the day by day breakdown so far.

Here’s a shortlist of the best venues in Ireland according to IMRO

The winners will be announced on February 26th at an award ceremony.