CMAT nominated for BRIT Award International Artist Of The Year

CMAT is the Irish representative on the nominees for the Brit Awards which were just…

Fabiana Palladino for Dublin show & debut album on Paul Institute / XL

The Jai Paul collaborator and live band member is releasing a debut album on April…

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Stomptown Brass return with ‘The Earth Was Flat’

The Dublin-based brass band have released the first single of their debut album, marking 10…

Open Ear announce second round of artists for the island festival

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear has announced more acts. Having announced round…

Empress Of & MUNA – ‘What’s Love’

The American alt-pop singer Lorely Rodriguez has announced a new album For Your Consideration out March 22nd via Giant Music.

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Melts announce second album Field Theory

The Dublin four-piece Melts announce their second album Field Theory is out on April 12th…

Bicep for Live At The Marquee Cork show

Bicep will play an outdoor show in Cork this summer. The Belfast dance duo bring…

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Pillow Queens announce third album Name Your Sorrow

Pillow Queens’ third album is out April 19th 2024. The album title Name Your Sorrow…

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The best Dublin gigs this week (January 23rd to 29th)

Gig guide highlights: Tradfest, Margo Price, Pangaea, Fleetmac Wood, Kiefer, The Next Big Thing ’24, Gash Collective, Bella Festa with Jennifer Cardini, Alexis Taylor (DJ Set), Brigid Mae Power, Strange Boy, Farah Elle, Dreamer, Sive, Ispíní Na hEireann, Deadlians, Wearegriot, Niwel Tsumbu, Laura Sheeran, Dublin Songwriting Circle, James J. Clarke.

Hot Chip for Dublin DJ set

Hot Chip will return to Dublin soon for a DJ set at Dublin club Centre…

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English Teacher for Dublin & Belfast shows

Leeds indie band English Teacher are one of my favourite new bands of the last year or…

AVA Festival celebrates 10 years with Bicep, Flowdan, Nia Archives, Barry Can’t Swim and more

Belfast electronic festival AVA is celebrating 10 years with a bumper lineup. AVA returns to…

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RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards reveal nominees for 2024 show

The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards has announced its nominees for the awards show which…

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Carl Cox for D8 In The Garden outdoor summer show

Carl Cox for D8 In The Garden outdoor summer show has added a legend of…

Otherside Festival announce St. Patrick’s Day one-dayer

Otherside Festival has announced Ostara, a St. Patrick’s Day electronic music event. Otherside, Research, Omni…

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Tradfest: 5 shows to catch at the Dublin festival this week

With the recent resurgence in traditional Irish music, Tradfest is well placed to shine a…

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10 new songs to love this week

Featuring IDLES, Marika Hackman, Villagers, Khruangbin, Joy Orbison, Chelsea Wolfe, English Teacher, Anwar Highsign, Arckatron, Travis, Elzzz, Jayson Green & The Jerk.

The Strokes – This Is It but it’s only bass and drums

Reddit and guitarist cat nip. The Strokes classic album This Is It but without the…

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Kneecap at Sundance: the critic reaction to the Irish language rap film

Kneecap’s debut feature film was shown at Sundance Film Festival last night, becoming the first Irish-language film to feature on the festival programme.

Thundercat for second Dublin gig

After selling out his Dublin gig in March, Thundercat has added a second date.