Album Reviews
Neil Young: Oceanside Countryside review – The sunny side of one of rock’s stormiest musicians
By Ed Power
Snow Patrol at 3Arena review: ‘Am I about to die?’ Gary Lightbody nearly plunges from the stage in a thrilling Dublin show
Gripping gig is thoughtfully paced with blitz of singles followed by a pivot into slower, more introspective numbers
By Ed Power
Sturgill Simpson at Vicar Street: Cosmic country maverick lets his superb music do the talking
It’s early days, but Simpson’s performance at Dublin's Vicar Street is a contender for ‘gig of the year’
By Pat Carty
Pantera live in Dublin review: Growling vocals, crowd surfing and mosh pits. This gig was worth the wait
Thirty-two years after Pantera last played Dublin, Phil Anselmo owns the stage
Manic Street Preachers: Critical Thinking review – Consistency in a world gone mad, drab and sad
By Ed Power
Dervish Present the Great Irish Songbook review: Breathing exceptional life into old standards
Amplifying the Irish song tradition at the National Concert Hall is a welcome pitstop on the band’s winding career path
By Siobhán Long
Mogwai: The Bad Fire review – Plenty of gruff authenticity, plus a moment that spears your heart
By Ed Power
Lisa O’Neill at the Gate: Story-telling artist has never sounded better
Legacy and history weave through this singular performance, which resonates long after it ends
By Siobhán Kane
Lyle Lovett in Dublin review: Rich reminder of a stellar songwriting talent
With his acoustic band, this idiosyncratic musician displays the extraordinary breadth and depth of his talent
By Siobhán Long
David Gray: Dear Life review – Lean into this raw, bumpy album. It’s well worth the effort
By Ed Power
Timothée Chalamet: A Complete Unknown soundtrack review – In what world does this Dylanless Bob Dylan album make sense?
By Ed Power
Skinner: New Wave Vaudeville – Spasmodic shot of art rock walks the tightrope between high culture and backstreet scuzz
By Ed Power
One Leg One Eye review: Forget Fairytale of New York. This is a soundtrack of the real Irish Christmas
Ian Lynch and George Brennan offer a wonderful ghost-train ride through droning electronica, warped uilleann pipes and spirals of unfiltered noise
By Ed Power
The Pogues at 3Arena: Applause rang out into the night, the crowd singing their way out on to the quays
A stacked line-up including members of Fontaines DC, Lankum and The Mary Wallopers delivers a brilliantly infectious performance
By Una Mullally
The 2 Johnnies Christmas Party at 3Arena: It’s easy to sneer at the triteness and crudeness, but are 13,000 happy fans wrong?
Support for the podcast stars, whose guests include Marty Morrissey, Nathan Carter and Dustin the Turkey, is fanatical
The Coronas at 3Olympia: Arms swaying, hands clapping, confetti flying – loyal Dublin fans lap it up
Frontman Danny O’Reilly flashes his pearly whites and engages fans with a night of energetic theatrics
By Ella Sloane
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