The Dubliner isn’t the first name that comes to mind as a songwriter for a boy-band megastar. But working with Louis Tomlinson was just what he needed after his record-label disappoinment
November 30th-December 6th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The singer-songwriter performs brooding new tunes and back-catalogue favourites as the sun sets in Waterford on Friday
Updated: Everything you need to know about the ATN festival at Curraghmore Estate from August 1st-4th
The Dubliner’s seventh studio album explores the ‘flaws’ and ‘special moments’ of the recording process
From the storming of the Capitol and the Suez Canal to Olympic success and Storm Barra, the news never stopped
There were few queues, great views, pods of six – as long as your antigen test was negative
The musician used the pandemic to redo his upcoming album and to reflect on his life
Events seen as key learning tools in campaign to build towards larger attendances
‘I cried on the Luas on the way in,’ says one gig-goer, as live music returns to Ireland
First live audience concert since Covid-19 to take place in Iveagh Gardens this evening
Outdoor music concerts, spectators at sports matches and nightclub event part of trials
Other Voices, Together in Electric Streams, Hibernacle and more aim to end the year on a high
Organiser Melvin Benn ‘not worried’ about coronavirus ‘at all. I’m full steam ahead’
the singer's promising debut album follows years of ‘swimming upstream’ in New York
Not only did the band illustrate grief – they made it beautiful
This week’s events also include a party on a boat and a chance to mosh on Good Friday
The dynamic duo’s second album marks a crucial advance. Catch them before they tour
Year in Culture Review: Talented acts keep emerging, and a new grass-roots industry infrastructure is also taking shape
It’s three years since an Irish act was nominated for the British-centric award
Other countries throw stars and hit songwriters at the contest. Is there any path back to glory?
A suspicion lingers that Choice opted for a slightly underwhelming candidate in Ships
James Vincent McMorrow, Lankum and Marlene Enright among 2017 nominees
Sports journalist Ken Early and musician James Vincent McMorrow in conversation
Acclaimed film-maker ‘jolly’ up to his death despite battle with motor neurone disease
From James Vincent McMorrow and Lisa Hannigan to Imelda May’s bid to out-Jools Jools
Angela Dorgan of First Music Contact and Hard Working Class Heroes on how they help bands progress
McMorrow lets his guard down and his emotions out at quality performance
Stage times and security for Trinity Summer Series, Dublin’s newest series concerts
Trinity College’s Summer Series kicks off, and Fleet Foxes hit the road for a short Irish tour
In the How Music Works series, Niall Byrne talks to people about their work in music. This week, D-Light Studios.
What’s not: Avocado toast, high-maintenance weddings and ‘dinner driving’
The songs on the surprise album are flawed, but within the grasp of the listener
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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