New levy on large scale live shows to benefit grassroots venues announced in UK

Music Venue Trust has announced a major new initiative for the UK live music industry.…

Problem Patterns win the NI Music Prize. Photo by Carrie Davenport.
Problem Patterns and Jordan Adetunji among winners at NI Music Prize

The awards were held and announced in Ulster Hall last night. The NI Music Prize…

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“Can We Talk” – Irish garage-rock trio Adore continue their tune hit rate

Adore are garage punk pop from Galway, Donegal and Dublin. So far, it’s been a…

Primavera Sound reveal day-by-day lineup for 2025

After their initial announcement for Primavera Barcelona went big on pop with headliners Charli XCX,…

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PiL for four Irish gigs in 2025

John Lydon’s post-punk band Public Image LTD have announced some tour dates next summer in…

Joan Baez to appear for Q&A of film screening in The Light House in Dublin

The American folk songwriter, activist and protest singer is set to appear at a screening…

The best gigs & club nights in Dublin this week

Gig Guide Highlights: Magdalena Bay, Gruff Rhys + Bill Ryder Jones,Horse Jumper Of Love, Chanel Beads, Shanti Celeste, Bryce Dessner, A Love From Outer Space, Warmduscher, Lisa O’Neill, Fionn Regan, Lemoncello, Daithí, Ibibio Sound Machine, Axel Boman, Blossoms, Niamh Regan, Vector Field, Oisin Leech, Nick Cave, Nas, STRFKR, Sega Bodega.

Honeyglaze. Photo by Kalpesh Lathigra.
Borderline Festival: Mandy, Indiana; Freak Slug, HONESTY, Personal Trainer & more announced

Singular Artists’ Borderline Festival returns this February, with a lineup of alternative and Irish acts.…

Olivia Rodrigo Dublin Marlay Park summer show announced

The pop punk superstar is playing Dublin’s Marlay Park next summer. The GUTS tour hits…

Weezer to play Trinity College Summer Series

The ’90s American rock band Weezer are announced for the series in Dublin City Centre’s…

Spiritualized to play Pure Phase in full in Dublin in March

Jason Pierce and band will revisit the 1995 album which is one of the finest…

Mo Cultivation seeking POC applicants for creative mentorship programme

Mo Cultivation in collaboration with the Pan-African youth organisation Nguvu Ya Fahari / The Power…

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Tilt returns this Tuesday with Annie-Dog, and he, the fool and Affection To Rent

The monthly free in music showcase is back for its 29th night this week. Tilt #29…

Other Voices add 36 acts to Jameson Music Trail

More acts have been announced for the Music Trail in Dingle this November 29th to…

Fontaines D.C. and Jordan Adetunji nominated for Grammys

The shortlists for the 67th annual Grammy Awards has been announced and it features nominations…

Efa O’Neill, Surka, Boots & Kats, Tara Casey & more for The Ritual at Slane Castle for New Year’s Eve

The Ritual returns to Slane Castle on New Year’s Eve 2024, with a lineup of…

New Albums & EPs out today: Primal Scream, Long Island Sound, Freak Slug, claire rousay & more

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

Podcast: Our favourite music of October

The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 20-25…

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Iggy Pop, Gilla Band, The Scratch & more for Dublin festival In The Meadows in 2025

After its inaugural outing this year with co-curators Lankum, In The Meadows returns with a…

6 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Saoirse Miller, Negro Impacto, Joshua Burnside, Hazey Haze, 40 Hurtz, Dunny, Deathbed Convert.