Dermot Kennedy is one of Ireland's most successful music artists, with hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify and two sold-out gigs coming up at the Aviva, but naturally shy, and 'a bit of a loner' at heart, he finds touring hard. His new album is a declaration of allegiance to his home in Rathcoole in Dublin
The One Direction singer has mutated into a perfectly modulated star for a generation at home with all sorts of ambiguity
With Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles genuinely wants to push forward creatively, but the results are more honourable pastiche than profound artistic statement
Harry Style's upcoming LP, featuring the single Aperture, is called Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. What’s not to love?
It’s a pity the former One Direction star only occasionally reveals himself as an artist capable of considerable thought and introspection
In terms of the bums on seats, squeeze the punters until they scream corporate touring world, the options are narrowing
A beer-chugging, jeans-wearing all-American, Combs’s music is propped up on escapism, heartbreak and nostalgia
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Ryan Coogler’s terrific film has a post-credits sequence that adds important plot points. What the hell’s going on?
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The Dublin band are well aware of their gilded backgrounds. But, they say, as they prepare to release their glossy third album, ‘We’re, like, kind of dorks’
Better Man, the new Robbie Williams biopic, has been baffling Americans. Hitting a wall in the US really can be to do with being just a little too foreign
Christmas baubles go kitsch with a capital K this year, with a focus on fun and personality. Here’s our pick of the best
Band Aid 40 remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? blends voices of Bono, Harry Styles and George Michael
In honour of Irish Times Food Month, 10 tasty questions chosen to hit the musical sweet spot
Deeper Well features Musgraves taking another creative turn. Ring it up as another jewel in the crown
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We need fewer algorithms and more people shaping our consumption habits
‘It’s all about empathy, trust and intimacy’: music snappers share their love of the craft which at times can be gruelling and rarely offers stable employment
The young men faced with receding identities, one hair at a time
It’s not just about getting gig tickets, it’s about the themed manicure, the outfit, the free advertising you generate
Audience members with the best views at Slane Castle share their favourite moments, including a bit of Gaeilge
More used to David Bowie and Guns ‘n’ Roses, Ireland’s rockers return to Slane to chaperone the next generation
There were snorts of derision when the singer was announced as this year’s headliner. On Saturday he shows why he’s one of the world’s biggest pop stars
Fame came early to the One Direction star, but he continues to navigate the hectic lifestyle with impressive poise
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Former One Direction member set to perform to 80,000 fans at Meath venue that once hosted the likes of Bob Dylan, Queen and Madonna
Who exactly is bringing who to see Harry Styles at Slane this weekend?
Emer McLysaght: Was it for this that Phil Lynott and Mick Jagger accepted Lord Henry Mountcharles’ invitation? Who cares?
Nesting birds need water, says Birdwatch Ireland
Youthful audience expected to see youngest performer to play the venue since Robbie Williams in 1999
Everything you need to know about the star’s concert at Slane Castle on Saturday, June 10th, supported by Inhaler, Wet Leg, Mitch Rowland and Annie Mac
Co Antrim venue will host the ISPS Handa World Invitational for both men and women in August
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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