Album Reviews
Lizzy McAlpine in Dublin: The singer’s enchanting voice holds the spotlight
The TikTok star captivates with a largely pared-back set, yet the show could benefit from more of the theatrical
Max Richter in Dublin: Stunning show moves from gripping In a Landscape re-creation to breathtaking Blue Notebooks moments
On the first of two evenings, the composer leads his ensemble through first his new album and then his Iraq War ‘protest record’
The 4 of Us: Crescent Nights – As evocative and well-crafted as anything Brendan and Declan Murphy have done
Kneecap at Vicar Street: A thrilling gig testament to their talents as rappers, ravers and conjurors of chaos
The vibe is one of community and solidarity, framed by love of the Irish language and irreverent humour
Bambie Thug at the Academy: Corkonian’s crowd sorcery and eerie unholiness is chaotic but coherent
The artist’s neopagan ‘ouija pop’ has a universal appeal in spite of being niche
Marilyn Mazur Special 4 at Cork Jazz Festival 2024 review: Rhythm, movement and enchantment brilliantly to the fore
The shapeshifting percussionist, who played vital roles in bands led by Miles Davis and Jan Garbarek, leads an absorbing 70-minute set
Gregory Porter review: Cork Jazz Festival at its best, with music that reaches out and welcomes you in
The Grammy winner gets his biggest cheer for Hey Laura, but Porter standards such as Liquid Spirit and Mister Holland are no less rapturously received
Chris Stapleton at 3Arena: Soulful, deep and intimate – and the crowd sang every word
The reigning king of country gives fans a night to remember in Dublin
Silverbacks: Easy Being a Winner – Deeper, better songs as band benefit from taking their foot off the pedal
Damien Dempsey: Hold Your Joy – An infectiously wholehearted approach to singing and storytelling
Crowded House at 3Arena: The close-knit family band display real warmth in an atmospheric gig
‘I can hear you singing Dublin’ says Neil Finn as the band lets the audience take over a cast-iron belter in a memorable show
St Vincent in Dublin: Romance is the lifeblood of this show but it is hard-wrought
Annie Clark flies around the stage with a woozy grace, like a frustrated ballerina gone rogue
Pa Sheehy: Maybe It Was All for This – Ignore the sombre track titles. These songs are winners
The Cure: Songs of a Lost World track by track review – Majestically desolate, gorgeously grim
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