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Yellow Door Music Studios is Ireland’s largest rehearsal studio for musicians – and it’s a resource that is badly needed, say its founders
Nobody’s Soldier, from Andrew Hozier-Byrne’s excellent Unaired EP, pairs his expressive howl with a rumbling blues guitar line
Watertight performance whipped into shape by recent US tour leaving audience singing on their way home
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Leaving it to fans turned out to be incredibly smart decision as singer becomes fourth Irish artist to achieve US number one
Jazzy named artist of the year and breakthrough artist at annual RTÉ music awards
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He has already seen his music streamed to millions, but the Monaghan musician is only getting started
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Seen & Heard: Ardstone’s Milltown plans; Parkgate Street office scheme scrapped; and celebs pile into craft brewer
‘Very good to be home’: Hozier returns to Dublin as a conquering hero
Who made the best Irish album? Which act recorded the best Irish song? Can anybody beat Lankum and CMAT? Our critics have made their choices
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The singer, whose new album is Unreal Unearth, on jamming with Joni Mitchell, rediscovering Irish and finding a new way to work
Third album by Wicklow songwriter features some firsts, and the differences are subtle but robust
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Hollering voices of lovers converge for a man who speaks to so many, and sings for all
Everything you need to know about the star’s concert on Friday, June 30th
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Love him or loathe him, Tubs has his share of headline-grabbing moments
The presenter on French music, catchy Ru Paul songs and dancing to Kylie Minogue
Irish musician sees live performance income severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions
What is it, what is it for, which stars are playing, where can I watch it and more
The show begins and the 3Arena roars ... Crowds don’t get much friendlier than this
Set list, stage times, tickets and more for the singer’s two Dublin concerts this week
Despite soaring voices, Michael McGlynn’s new group struggles to take flight
Reviews: Florence, Billie, Charli and Christine, plus Hozier and Richard Ashcroft
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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