EtcWhat a find: The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fant e today and launch it with a gig at The Workman’…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Live gig streamsMUSIC NEWS: VenueOne, the Irish website being touted as the “first online live entertainment venue” will hit the world wide …Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Nepotistic plug alert!MUSIC NEWS: Our own Tony Clayton-Lea is launching his new book 1 01 Irish Albums to Hear Before You Die next week.Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
The best thing about January . . .MUSIC NEWS: The Ticket is the official media partner of First Fortnight, the 10-day festival which runs in Dublin from January…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
New album lets LooseMUSIC NEWS: Republic of Loose fans will be happy to hear that the band are due to release a new album next month, although it…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
EtcMany voices: Wild Beasts, The Frames, Spiritualized, Cherry Ghost, Jimi Goodwin, Edwyn Collins, SBTRKT, The Coronas, The Ambience…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
The Pale back in townMUSIC NEWS: 1990s band The Pale are launching their new album I Woke Up and I Was Gone today, which will coincide with the release…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Intimate setting for Choice gigsMUSIC NEWS: The second in a series of gigs hosted by Meteor in their new role as sponsor of the Choice Music Prize will take…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Irish bands for SxSWMUSIC NEWS: New music fan/networking site Boost The Music is offering to sponsor up to five Irish bands or artists to travel…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Wakey! Wakey!Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You... Kartel **Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Gillen practises his other voiceMUSIC NEWS: Irish actor Aidan Gillen has been announced as the host for the 10th series of Other Voices , which will take place…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
All for a good CorrsMUSIC NEWS: Want to prove yourself the ultimate Sharon Corr fan? You could own a special one-of-a-kind violin crafted for Dundalk…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
EtcDrum up business: Tickets for the Heineken Green Spheres gigs are available from midday todayFri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Murdoch: the musicalMUSIC NEWS: The wheels are finally being put in motion on the film version of God Help the Girl , the musical project written…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Special photo show from Duke and coMUSIC NEWS: Dreadlocked Belfast musician Duke Special has undertaken a unique project based on photographs from a Metropolitan…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
Elastic Witch casts a spellMUSIC NEWS: Dublin’s newest record store is celebrating a month in business with a bang on ThursdayFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
The Fall tribute nightMUSIC NEWS: Dublin-based fans of The Fall are in for a treat next FridayFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
DJ Cillian MurphyMUSIC NEWS: The Workman’s Club is to host a special fundraiser for homeless charity Focus Ireland this Sunday.Fri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
EtcBloody good: Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine has co-founded a label called PickpocketFri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
An anniversary like no OtherMUSIC NEWS: The first Other Voices event to be held outside Ireland took place last weekend in New York and was deemed a resounding…Fri Nov 04 2011 - 00:00
Today FM deparatureMUSIC NEWS: Today FM chief executive Willie O’Reilly was this week announced as group commercial director at RTÉ.Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
A musical project like no otherMUSIC NEWS: Former Fatima Mansions/ Microdisney man Cathal Coughlan has teamed up with Auteurs/Black Box Recorder frontman Luke…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
No hymns but plenty of soulMUSIC NEWS: Dublin’s Unitarian Church is most often used as a venue for non-denominational religious ceremonies, but the church…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
ETCBattle of the bands: Trad musicians take note: the closing date for the second Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada competition is this Monday…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Weekender wonderMUSIC NEWS: The Beatyard Weekender Festival began last night in Dublin’s the Bernard Shaw.Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Behind the machineSHE WALTZES into the room like a flame-haired Shirley Bassey, feather boa slung over her shoulder, cigarette holder poised at…Fri Oct 28 2011 - 01:00
Christmas, but not as you know itMUSIC NEWS: It may only be mid-October, but music fans won’t have much of a choice about getting into the Christmas spirit early…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
All ages for Imro eventMUSIC NEWS: The Best of Imro 2011 event takes place tomorrow at the Workman’s Club from 4pm.Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
Straight to videoMUSIC NEWS: The IMTV (Irish Music Television) Awards will return this year to acknowledge the best Irish-made music videos of…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
EtcBout time: Rising Dublin band Bouts have made their new EP available for free download via gimmebouts.com.Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
Jump on the bandwagonMUSIC NEWS: The Heineken Green Spheres bandwagon will roll into Dublin in December, bringing with it some of the biggest names…Fri Oct 21 2011 - 01:00
Noisy and proudThe first in a new showcase series takes place at Dublin's Grand Social venue tonightFri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Get into the rhythmThe Becks Vier Rhythm Weekender opened its doors across various venues in Dublin and Cork last night and will run until Sunday…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Snow Patrol kick off awards seasonDetails of two awards shows that celebrate the best of Irish music were announced this weekFri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Music in the DarklightAlthough the Darklight festival is primarily a vehicle for independent filmmakers, there are several events taking place at this…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
EtcKey moment: The Black Keys have announced details of their new album, El Camino, which will be released on December 2nd.Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00