Fontaines DC: Romance – Incredibly compelling indie rock that takes the Dublin band to the next level
The changes are more systemic than stylistic, pulled off with a confidence and assurance that can only come from being comfortable in your skin
The Music Quiz: Which of AC/DC’s early 1990s songs is all about Donald Trump?
In honour of the mighty metalheads Saturday concert at Croke Park, an electrifying query into all things AC/DC
‘There are ups and downs with horses – some work out and some don’t’
Me & My Money – Niamh McEvoy, showjumper
The Guide: Electric Picnic, Imelda May and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they end
August 10th-16th, 2024: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Script: Satellites – Songs with emotional depth and purpose, underscored by a sense of loss
Album opener Both Ways is unlike what you might expect from The Script, a sonic sleight of hand bringing to mind Bruno Mars feasting on Black Eyed Peas
The Music Quiz: Which Kylie Minogue song contains ‘one of pop music’s most violent and distressing lyrics’?
Ahead of her appearance at Electric Picnic 2024, an exhaustive trivia trawl through all things Kylie
Electric Picnic 2024: 12 must-sees at this year’s festival, from music to comedy and podcasts to food
Whether it’s Kylie Minogue on the main stage or Fangclub in Fishtown, this year’s event is crammed with people and places to grab your attention
Does Paschal Donohoe haggle? ‘I get enough of that at budget time so I leave shopkeepers in peace’
Me and My Money: Pascal Donohoe is Minister for Public Expenditure
The Guide: Kilkenny Arts Festival, Fatboy Slim and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they end
August 3rd-9th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Beabadoobee: This Is How Tomorrow Moves review – Superior pop from one of Gen Z’s most interesting stars
The 24-year-old Filipino-British songwriter’s second album marks the maturing of a fine talent
The Music Quiz: What was named the worst album cover of all time by Rolling Stone?
Plus: What was the first hip-hop song beamed into outer space?
‘In 2007 I lost an entire week’s wages. That feeling of knowing you’ve just worked for free all week really hurt’
Me & My Money: Stephen Gibson, founder and chef, Pichet Restaurant
The Guide: All Together Now, Waxahatchee and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
July 27th-August 2nd: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Heaven Sent: The Rise of New Pop 1979-1983 review: Inventiveness and experimentation from start to finish
This fresh form of forward-thinking UK music upended machismo, put anarchy back in its box and reinvented pop
The Music Quiz: Which Irish act knocked Sgt Pepper’s off the UK #1 spot?
Plus: What nabbed top position in Rolling Stone’s recent Best Album Covers of All Time list?