Conor Walsh
A Conor Walsh film is screening as part of Dublin International Film Festival

The influence of the Mayo pianist and composer who passed away in 2015 continues to…

10 new Irish songs of the week

Featuring: Thee U.F.O, Lemoncello, EFÉ, Flynn Johnson, Jehnova, Adam Garrett, The Cliffords, Nogymx, Leon McMahon, Róisín McKeown, svhymns, Peter Vogelaar, Cat Dowling.

Niamh Regan. (Photographer Kayta Kaushan)
Niamh Regan announces second album and new song ‘Madonna’

The Galway singer-songwriter is back with second album Come As You Are, on Faction Records…

The 20 best songs of January

Featuring Burial, NewDad, Youth Lagoon, Romare, Bootie Grove, The Last Dinner Party, Sprints, Marika Hackman, Bullion, The Smile, Pillow Queens, Joy Orbison, Plus One, Sheer Mag.

Gurriers. Photo credit Joshua Mulholland
Gurriers announce lineup change and new single ‘Des Goblin’

The Dublin noise-punk band release their fourth single ahead of upcoming international tour dates. Dublin…

Skream remixes Dublin poet Natalya O’Flaherty 

Skream has remixed Ghoulish’s track released on the UK producer’s label. Dublin poet Natalya O’Flaherty is…

New releases out today: The Last Dinner Party, Burial, Smerz, Space Dimension Controller & more

The best new releases out this week.

Nialler9 Podcast: Pitchfork, Music Journalism, Choice Prize & Eurovision Boycott

 After taking January off, Niall and Andrea are back discussing what has been happening in…

The best gigs & club nights in Limerick this weekend

Identity, Sunil Sharpe, Chaz Moloney, Tom Prendergast, Vacuity, Unscene Music, Cascando, Red Sun Alert, and more.

Niamh Bury.
10 recommended new Irish songs this week

Featuring: Shiv, Niamh Bury, Anamoe Drive, Eamon Harkin, GNS, Boyfrens, Winemom, Mr Myth, Dark Tropics, lxverboy, The New York Salsa Company

Depeche Mode.
The best Dublin gigs this week (Brigid Bank Holiday weekend)

Gig Guide highlights: Depeche Mode, Joy Orbison, The Bug & Flowdan, Madvillain Party, Digital Mystikz, Mary Ocher, George FitzGerald + Lil Silva,Rachael Lavelle, Soda Blonde, Or:La, Mella D, Róisín Murphy, Jeff Rosenstock, Bombay Bicycle Club. Maceo Plex.

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Bicep kick off club tracks label with ‘CHROMA 001 HELIUM’

Bicep have announced a new label called Chroma to exist alongside their live-AV/DJ show of…

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Marc Rebillet added to Beyond The Pale

Beyond The Pale has announced the cheeky live loop sensation artist for the festival this year.…

Paramore. photo credit: A.J. Gibboney
A24 releasing a Talking Heads compilation starting with this Paramore cover of ‘Burning Down the House’

Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense is the follow-on to…

Houseplants. Photo: Christian Tierney
Paul Noonan and Daithí announce new HousePlants album and tour & great new single ‘No Pushover’

Houseplants announce album two s coming and live dates in Ireland. Bell X1 frontman Paul…

Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor for rare Dublin show

The Canadian post-rock band are coming back to Dublin for their first show here since…

Denise Chaila and much more for St. Patrick’s Festival

St. Patrick’s Festival has announces its national programme from March 15th to 18th today. Having…

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Choice Music Prize announces live acts

Eight of the ten acts nominated for this year’s RTÉ Choice Music Prize will play…

Photo: Caroline Lessire.
Meditation and provocation: A conversation with The Bug

There are few figures in electronic music who can claim mastery of such a diverse…

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Shazam finally identifies songs over headphones

Shazam has rolled out a fresh feature, and it’s something you might assume it always…