Album review: Gurriers - Nobody's Coming to Save You With protest back on the streets and the end getting nigher by the day, Dublin's Gurriers make a timely return with a triumphant second album where the political is very much personal and the new world is still waiting to be born Features • 30 Sep
Album review: Gurriers - Nobody's Coming to Save You With protest back on the streets and the end getting nigher by the day, Dublin's Gurriers make a timely return with a triumphant second album where the political is very much personal and the new world is still waiting to be born Features • 30 Sep
Fontaines D.C. Slane tickets go on sale Tickets for Fontaines D.C.'s two concerts at Slane Castle next summer have gone on general sale. Music • 03 Sep
Fontaines D.C. Slane tickets go on sale Tickets for Fontaines D.C.'s two concerts at Slane Castle next summer have gone on general sale. Music • 03 Sep
Fontaines D.C. add second Slane Castle date Fontaines D.C. have announced a second concert at Slane Castle next summer due to demand. Music • 02 Sep
Fontaines D.C. add second Slane Castle date Fontaines D.C. have announced a second concert at Slane Castle next summer due to demand. Music • 02 Sep
Gallery: Electric Picnic Day 3 Mayo's All-Ireland-winning footballers were among the stars of Electric Picnic's final day on Sunday, joining The Saw Doctors on the Main Stage for a rousing rendition of The Green and Red of Mayo. Music • 31 Aug
Gallery: Electric Picnic Day 3 Mayo's All-Ireland-winning footballers were among the stars of Electric Picnic's final day on Sunday, joining The Saw Doctors on the Main Stage for a rousing rendition of The Green and Red of Mayo. Music • 31 Aug
Fontaines D.C. to play Slane Castle in June 2027 Fontaines D.C. will play Slane Castle on Saturday 26 June 2027, with Damien Dempsey and Madra Salach among the special guests. Music • 31 Aug
Fontaines D.C. to play Slane Castle in June 2027 Fontaines D.C. will play Slane Castle on Saturday 26 June 2027, with Damien Dempsey and Madra Salach among the special guests. Music • 31 Aug
Fontaines D.C.: the rise and rise of Ireland's best band When Fontaines D.C. play Electric Picnic on Sunday it will be another point of arrival for a band with a textbook ascent to success, says Alan Corr. Music • 29 Aug
Fontaines D.C.: the rise and rise of Ireland's best band When Fontaines D.C. play Electric Picnic on Sunday it will be another point of arrival for a band with a textbook ascent to success, says Alan Corr. Music • 29 Aug
From JADE to Geese: Ten acts to see at Electric Picnic Music fans are primed for the annual pilgrimage to Stradbally in Co Laois for Electric Picnic this weekend. Electric Picnic • 31 Aug
From JADE to Geese: Ten acts to see at Electric Picnic Music fans are primed for the annual pilgrimage to Stradbally in Co Laois for Electric Picnic this weekend. Electric Picnic • 31 Aug
What's new at this year's Electric Picnic? The finishing touches are being put on the Electric Picnic festival site in Stradbally before 80,000 festival-goers arrive over the course of the weekend. Music • 25 Aug
What's new at this year's Electric Picnic? The finishing touches are being put on the Electric Picnic festival site in Stradbally before 80,000 festival-goers arrive over the course of the weekend. Music • 25 Aug
Fontaines D.C. announce fifth album Dopamine Chamber Fontaines D.C. will release their fifth album Dopamine Chamber on 16th of October and have shared the lead single Marianne. Music • 21 Aug
Fontaines D.C. announce fifth album Dopamine Chamber Fontaines D.C. will release their fifth album Dopamine Chamber on 16th of October and have shared the lead single Marianne. Music • 21 Aug
Kneecap pay politically driven tribute to Trevor Dietz Hip-hop group Kneecap paid a politically driven tribute to the late music manager Trevor Dietz during their headline gig at London's Crystal Palace Park on Saturday night. Music • 28 Jun
Kneecap pay politically driven tribute to Trevor Dietz Hip-hop group Kneecap paid a politically driven tribute to the late music manager Trevor Dietz during their headline gig at London's Crystal Palace Park on Saturday night. Music • 28 Jun
Fontaines D.C. pay tribute to late manager Trevor Dietz Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to their late manager, Trevor Dietz, who died earlier this week. Music • 09 Jun
Fontaines D.C. pay tribute to late manager Trevor Dietz Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to their late manager, Trevor Dietz, who died earlier this week. Music • 09 Jun
Behind the music - Frieda Star UK indie act Frieda Star have released their new single, The Kerb, To The Louvre. We asked front man Garren Hickman the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Apr
Behind the music - Frieda Star UK indie act Frieda Star have released their new single, The Kerb, To The Louvre. We asked front man Garren Hickman the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Apr
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
CMAT, Fontaines D.C. among Electric Picnic 2026 acts Electric Picnic has announced the first nine acts set to play next year's festival, with CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz among the 2026 line-up. Music • 01 Dec 25
CMAT, Fontaines D.C. among Electric Picnic 2026 acts Electric Picnic has announced the first nine acts set to play next year's festival, with CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz among the 2026 line-up. Music • 01 Dec 25
Sam Fender's Mercury Prize winnings to help UK venues Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to a charity that acts to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues. Music • 11 Nov 25
Sam Fender's Mercury Prize winnings to help UK venues Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to a charity that acts to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues. Music • 11 Nov 25
Behind the music - Kampala Irish alt-rock band Kampala have released their new single, Orangutan. We asked Rob McDonnell of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Oct 25
Behind the music - Kampala Irish alt-rock band Kampala have released their new single, Orangutan. We asked Rob McDonnell of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Oct 25
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has won the Mercury Prize 2025 for his third album People Watching, beating competition from Irish artists CMAT and Fontaines D.C. Music • 17 Oct 25
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has won the Mercury Prize 2025 for his third album People Watching, beating competition from Irish artists CMAT and Fontaines D.C. Music • 17 Oct 25
CMAT says Irish music success comes from 'trauma' Irish singer CMAT has said her country's recent musical success comes from a "generation of traumatised people", ahead of the Mercury Prize award ceremony. Music • 17 Oct 25
CMAT says Irish music success comes from 'trauma' Irish singer CMAT has said her country's recent musical success comes from a "generation of traumatised people", ahead of the Mercury Prize award ceremony. Music • 17 Oct 25
Behind the music - Bula Beag Traditional Irish band Bula Beag have released their new single, Gra Siori. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 03 Oct 25
Behind the music - Bula Beag Traditional Irish band Bula Beag have released their new single, Gra Siori. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 03 Oct 25
CMAT and Fontaines D.C. among Mercury Prize nominees CMAT and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists whose albums have been nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize. Music • 10 Sep 25
CMAT and Fontaines D.C. among Mercury Prize nominees CMAT and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists whose albums have been nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize. Music • 10 Sep 25
All Together Now set for 'incredible' Fontaines DC, CMAT 30,000 people are set to attend All Together Now over the bank holiday weekend and organisers are teasing some incredible performances from Irish artists. All Together Now • 31 Jul 25
All Together Now set for 'incredible' Fontaines DC, CMAT 30,000 people are set to attend All Together Now over the bank holiday weekend and organisers are teasing some incredible performances from Irish artists. All Together Now • 31 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lauren Wallace Irish newcomer Lauren Wallace has released her debut EP, Salt Stained Lungs. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lauren Wallace Irish newcomer Lauren Wallace has released her debut EP, Salt Stained Lungs. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Jul 25
Behind the music - Merpire Sydney singer/songwriter Merpire has released her new album, Milk Pool. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Jul 25
Behind the music - Merpire Sydney singer/songwriter Merpire has released her new album, Milk Pool. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Jul 25
Orla Gartland wins at Ivor Novello Awards in London Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland was among the winners at the Ivor Novello Awards, known as The Ivors, in London on Thursday evening with U2 receiving the academy fellowship. Music • 23 May 25
Orla Gartland wins at Ivor Novello Awards in London Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland was among the winners at the Ivor Novello Awards, known as The Ivors, in London on Thursday evening with U2 receiving the academy fellowship. Music • 23 May 25
Behind the music - JP O'Duill Irish musician, songwriter, and producer JP O'Duill has released his new single, Empathy Primates, ahead of his upcoming debut album, Notaí. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 May 25
Behind the music - JP O'Duill Irish musician, songwriter, and producer JP O'Duill has released his new single, Empathy Primates, ahead of his upcoming debut album, Notaí. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 May 25
