"Every American interview has to begin with 'what's it like being black and being Irish?' There are black people in Ireland, England and France. But Ireland's the trippiest for them" - Laura Iziboron the US media

The Powerscourt Townhouse centre on Dublin's South William Street becomes a gig and club venue tonight with sets by Bipolar Empire, The Last Remaining Lights and The Deshonos. Doors 8pm, €7 in

The Datsuns are playing: Dublin's Think Tank (February 4th); Galway's Roisin Dubh (5th); Belfast's Spring & Airbrake (6th).

Hear why Dubliner Theo won the recent Malibu Music Award for Best Alternative Song when he plays Whelan's on January 22nd.