What a find: The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fant e today and launch it with a gig at The Workman’…

What a find:The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fante today and launch it with a gig at The Workman's Club on November 30th.

VCMG:Martin Gore and Vince Clarke have given a name to their new collaboration. VCMG will release a five-track EP next month.

Four giants of trad:Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Liam O'Flynn and Paddy Glackin play Vicar St on January 20th. Tickets on sale now.

Ditch the carols:Gruff Rhys will release Atheist Xmas, an alternative Christmas EP containing songs including Post Apocalypse Christmasnext month on 12" vinyl.

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times