Music News

Lopez announces first Irish concert

Jennifer Lopez has announced her first ever Irish gig at the O2 in October.

BBC chief wants Voice coaches back

BBC One controller Danny Cohen has said he would "love" if all four coaches on The Voice - Tom Jones, Jessie J, Will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue - returned for a second series.
Matt Cardle dropped by record label

Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle has been ditched by his record label Columbia.
X-Factor's Aiden to release album

X-Factor's Aiden Grimshaw is set to release his debut single Is This Love on June 3, and his album Misty Eye will follow on August 13, two years following his appearance on the X-Factor.
Olly Murs on US tour with One Direction

Olly Murs will be joining One Direction on their US tour this summer, the singer told Daybreak: "I think I'm flying out on Monday morning, flying off to Canada to start the tour, it's going to be nuts.

Soul Survivor

Dionne Warwick is celebrating 50 years in music. Alan Corr talks to her about the golden era of soul and why she will always honour the memory of her cousin Whitney Houston
Robin Gibb 1949 - 2012

The passing of Robin Gibb is another sad death in what has been a very bad week for the music industry. Alan Corr pays tribute to the Bee Gee with the biggest heart.
Danny: The Champion of The World

Danny O'Donoghue is our man in the hot seat on The Voice UK. As the live rounds hot up, Alan Corr talks to him about dealing with his newfound fame, his fellow coaches, and how television stardom has changed his life
My Fuzzy Valentine

The release of re-mastered My Bloody Valentine albums and rarities is a cause for celebration but also a reminder of how conservative rock music has become says Alan Corr
The Keane Edge

Keane return to their roots both musically and emotionally on their new album, Strangeland. Alan Corr meets the band in their childhood haunt on the southern English coast to talk about their new hopes and fears
The Boy from Turkey Scratch

Revered musician Levon Helm died last week at the age of 71, following a long battle with throat cancer. He won Grammy awards and much acclaim for his Dirt Farmer and Electric Dirt solo albums. But back in 1996, the singer and drummer was looking forward to two nights in Dublin with the Band. Paddy Kehoe spoke to Levon in May of that year on the line to Reno.

This Club - High Life

A fresh and zesty debut from the fun-loving Dublin act
The Last Days of 1984 - Wake up to the Waves

Now that's what we call helpful: As in moniker, so in sound.
Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche are as expert at 10-tonne heaviness as straight-to-the-heart hooks, and the sense of joy and devil-may-care energy here are turned up as high as the amps.
Marina and The Diamonds - Electra Heart

She's just hit No 1 in Ireland with Electra Heart but somehow Marina doesn't sparkle like before on her second album

Should a Scritti Politti and Mogwai co-headlining tour ever materialise, they need look no further for the perfect opening act.

1		Lopez announces first Irish concert
2		BBC chief wants Voice coaches back
3		Matt Cardle dropped by record label
4		X-Factor's Aiden to release album
5		Olly Murs on US tour with One Direction
6		Singer Robin Gibb dies, aged 62
7		Stars come out for Billboard Awards
8		Crowded House drummer dies aged 45
9		Justin Bieber backs Kim Kardashian
10		Halliwell returns as temporary X-Factor judge