Why you need to know more about David Balfe and For Those I Love Here's an artist who knows all about the depths of friendship, the darkness of grief, the pain of resurfacing' Music • 09 Nov 20
Why the new Fleet Foxes' record is music for this time of year "Fleet Foxes have always been a band with a pitch and a tone which takes you up mountains and down valleys" Music • 12 Oct 20
How Róisín Murphy's new record makes you miss clubs "This record is another one of those times when Murphy of Arklow has got all her disco ducks in a row" Music • 12 Oct 20
20 music tips for strange times From Andrew Weatherall to Seán Ó Riada, 20 music experiences and performances which have lifted us during the lockdown Music • 08 May 20
Dutch gold: The Rattler on The Murder Capital at Eurosonic 2019 "I don't write music about music any more. But I ended up seeing The Murder Capital at Eurosonic in Groningen so I guess I'm writing ... Culture • 21 Jan 19
John Reynolds remembered - a music promoter who changed the game Promoters take chances. By their very nature, they go out on a limb every time they go to work. Music • 26 Oct 18
Aretha Franklin remembered - a night out with the Queen Of Soul Jim Carroll remembers a night in New York with the incomparable Aretha Franklin, who died earlier today at her home in Detroit Music • 16 Aug 18
The Rattler: Why the Beastie Boys still matter We could do with a Grand Royal revival. Given that we're in the midst of a full-scale Nineties' revival, it's hard to believe we haven't ... The Rattler • 22 May 18
The Rattler: Why I'm going to see the Rolling Stones It's only rock 'n' roll, but JIm Carroll likes it. Music • 17 May 18
The Rattler's 10 - a compendium of cultural wows Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? Relax - Jim Carroll has you covered... The Rattler • 17 Apr 18