7 gigs and clubs to see in Limerick city this week

Highlights: RoomTwo, Touch of Techno, Stefan Murphy and Cabal.

Nialler9 Podcast: Questionable lyrics and what The 1975 are like live

Andrea and Luke chat through the current happenings in music news and a surprise review of Matty Healy, and co?

Check out Hozier chat through ‘Nina Cried Power’ on Song Exploder

An in-depth examination that details the song’s progression from conception to completion.

9 new tracks you need to hear this week

New music from Soak, Pond, Fat White Family, Blackway & more.

Dublin post-punk magazine VOX remembered in new anthology release

All fifteen issues from 1980 to 1983, in one hardback volume and with new essays, releasing this month via Hi-Tone Books.

The Gloaming 3 will be released on 22nd February

The announcement comes out ahead of the band’s annual National Concert Hall residency.

The Cinematic Orchestra announce Vicar Street show in March

The gig on the 25th will be the group’s first live irish performance in 12 years.

New albums to look forward to in 2019

We give you the lowdown on some of our most anticipated albums of 2019.

The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

Highlights include Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Sam Paganini, Lumo Club & more.

The Murder Capital’s long awaited debut single is here

Check out ‘Feeling Fades’ now.

Premiere: Spot any familiar faces in the video for Zaska’s ‘It’s Ridiculous’?

The track is the second single to be taken from Zaska’s forthcoming debut LP.

Iconic trip-hop act UNKLE announces details of new album

The Road: Part II / Lost Highway is due out March 29th.

RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2018 announces shortlist and judging panel

Kojaque, Wyvern Lingo, O Emperor and Saint Sister all in the running.

Premiere: Contour shine bright in the dark electronica of their Recesses EP

Plus the group share a 360 video for their new single Krocodial.

19 new artists to love in 2019

Our favourite picks from the emerging field of new musicians around the world.

Talos announces details of a new album plus shares new single ‘The Light Upon Us’

Far Out Dust will be released on February 8th.

10 new Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring PureGrand, Nimrod, JyellowL, Marcus Woods, James Joys and more.

Grace is a brand new LGBTQ+ techno night being set up in Dublin

The collective has their opening night on February 2nd.

The Last Mixed Tape celebrate their fifth birthday with Dublin gig

Since its inception in 2014, the blog has become an esteemed directory for anyone seeking new Irish original music.

District 8 announce details for their final show

This is going to be big.