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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Noisy and proudThe first in a new showcase series takes place at Dublin's Grand Social venue tonightFri 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
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
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
Muhly and Crash Ensemble uniteMUSIC NEWS: Young contemporary composer Nico Muhly, a favourite among indie fans thanks to his collaborations with Antony and…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Other Voices NY showMUSIC NEWS: Other Voices moves outside the confines of St James’s Church in Dingle for the first time on October 27th and 28th…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Derry-born singer to front INXSMUSIC NEWS: Northern Irish musician Ciarán Gribbin, aka Joe Echo, was announced as the new singer of rock band INXS this week…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
EtcGreen light: Tickets for Cork’s Heineken Green Spheres gigs featuring Erol Alkan/Simian Mobile Disco (October 21st) and Glasvegas…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
REM rule out tourMUSIC NEWS: REM fans hoping for one last tour or a reunion tour in the future will be disappointed to hear the band have no …Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Supergig for good causeMUSIC NEWS: Three of Northern Ireland’s most successful bands have teamed up for a supergig for good cause.Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
EtcFive stars: Ben Folds has dropped a strong hint that Ben Folds Five will reunite for an album later this yearFri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Katy Perry and Adele head NorthMUSIC NEWS: Some of the biggest names in pop music will make a flying visit to Belfast next month, as the city hosts the MTV…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Get your boots on: it's Culture NightMUSIC NEWS: The programme for Culture Night 2011 has been finalised, with a huge number of free events taking place tonight.Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
M83 puts the word outMUSIC NEWS: French electronic musician Anthony Gonzalez has come up with a novel way to find a new member of his band.Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Glasvegas go greenTheir last album may not have received the ecstatic reviews that their debut did, but don’t write Glasvegas off just yet – or…Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Arthur's army of actsMore acts have been added to the various Arthur’s Day events nationwide next ThursdayFri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
One day fest with a lot more Heft musicnewsFollowing the success of the first HeftFest all-day gig marathon in May, organiser Simon Dowling of indie club night Hefty Horse…Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
A decade of independenceDerry-based independent label Smalltown America is 10 this month, and to celebrate they will release a limited-edition vinyl-…Fri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
ETCKate awaits Kate Bush will release her new studio album 50 Words for Snow on November 18thFri Sept 16 2011 - 01:00
Indies get together for good causeSome of Ireland’s finest independent musicians are pulling together for a very special cause later this month.Fri Sept 09 2011 - 01:00
Free, all-day gig at Workman'sDublin’s Workman’s Club has been celebrating its first birthday with a number of gigs and special events over the past week, …Fri Sept 09 2011 - 01:00
Fuel to the fireFormer Creation Records boss Alan McGee has stirred up controversy yet again by revealing he thought the fire at the Sony Warehouse…Fri Sept 09 2011 - 01:00
EtcMaster returns: Iarla O Lionáird will release his new album Foxlight on September 26thFri Sept 09 2011 - 01:00
