How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct
How Rory Gallagher's guitar became the most famous in Irish music Bought, sold, played, displayed, stolen, recovered and preserved – Rory Gallagher's iconic Fender Stratocaster '61 is a national treasure Music • 10 Oct
The dark meaning behind Nirvana's In Utero angel Nirvana were often associated with superficial themes like teenage angst, but the In Utero album and imagery are much darker than that Nirvana • 08 Oct
The dark meaning behind Nirvana's In Utero angel Nirvana were often associated with superficial themes like teenage angst, but the In Utero album and imagery are much darker than that Nirvana • 08 Oct
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 01 Oct
Why Patti Smith's songs and poems have chimed with Irish artists Patti Smith's defiant and non-conformist work has always had a strong influence on Ireland's punk, rock and underground scenes Patti Smith • 01 Oct
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 26 Sep
How Dickie Rock's songs tell a story of Ireland's musical history The showband and cabaret star was a versatile singer, but he selected the songs he wanted to record and perform with great care Dickie Rock • 26 Sep
How Oasis & Taylor Swift fans have more in common than you think Both acts are examples of how artist merchandise functions as a tangible marker of group identity and belonging Culture • 16 Sep
How Oasis & Taylor Swift fans have more in common than you think Both acts are examples of how artist merchandise functions as a tangible marker of group identity and belonging Culture • 16 Sep
Meet the Irish-raised journalist who caused a Beatles controversy Maureen Cleave is remembered for her part in the Beatles story, but she was a major force in pop culture herself, championing Irish writers and inspiring Anna Wintour's bob Music • 01 Oct
Meet the Irish-raised journalist who caused a Beatles controversy Maureen Cleave is remembered for her part in the Beatles story, but she was a major force in pop culture herself, championing Irish writers and inspiring Anna Wintour's bob Music • 01 Oct
Why Sally Rooney is stirring debate over free speech in Denmark Danish outcry at Sally Rooney and Kneecap shows a very different approach to Palestine outside Ireland Sally Rooney • 04 Sep
Why Sally Rooney is stirring debate over free speech in Denmark Danish outcry at Sally Rooney and Kneecap shows a very different approach to Palestine outside Ireland Sally Rooney • 04 Sep
How CMAT's songwriting is subtly disrupting streaming models CMAT's songwriting techniques and 'Bertie bridges' are a creative disruption of Spotify's belligerent optimisation strategies CMAT • 27 Aug
How CMAT's songwriting is subtly disrupting streaming models CMAT's songwriting techniques and 'Bertie bridges' are a creative disruption of Spotify's belligerent optimisation strategies CMAT • 27 Aug
30 years on, who really won the Battle of Britpop? Back in August 1995, there was only one question that occupied music fans: Blur or Oasis - and which side were you on? Britpop • 23 Aug
30 years on, who really won the Battle of Britpop? Back in August 1995, there was only one question that occupied music fans: Blur or Oasis - and which side were you on? Britpop • 23 Aug
Why do some people get no enjoyment whatsoever from music? Up to 10% of us have music anhedonia, which means experiencing no physiological effects at all from listening to music Psychology • 19 Aug
Why do some people get no enjoyment whatsoever from music? Up to 10% of us have music anhedonia, which means experiencing no physiological effects at all from listening to music Psychology • 19 Aug
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 18 Aug
Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're happy We don't just break into a blast of 'Ole Ole Ole' at soccer matches, but also at gigs, homecomings and other celebrations Ireland • 18 Aug
A musical analysis of two massive hits in the Oasis canon Wonderwall and Don't Look Back In Anger owe their power to pedal notes, a piano ostinato, The Beatles and Pachelbel's Canon in D Oasis • 14 Aug
A musical analysis of two massive hits in the Oasis canon Wonderwall and Don't Look Back In Anger owe their power to pedal notes, a piano ostinato, The Beatles and Pachelbel's Canon in D Oasis • 14 Aug
What's behind the enduring popularity of the Fleadh Cheoil? Grassroots efforts and a folk revival have made the Fleadh Cheoil the 'cultural magnet' it is today Culture • 03 Aug
What's behind the enduring popularity of the Fleadh Cheoil? Grassroots efforts and a folk revival have made the Fleadh Cheoil the 'cultural magnet' it is today Culture • 03 Aug
A decade by decade guide to Bob Dylan's best narrative songs Here are seven songs which show the master storyteller's narrative strengths and abilities Bob Dylan • 10 Jul
A decade by decade guide to Bob Dylan's best narrative songs Here are seven songs which show the master storyteller's narrative strengths and abilities Bob Dylan • 10 Jul
Why Willie Clancy Week is the highlight of trad music calendar All roads lead to Miltown Malbay as hundreds of musicians head to this year's Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy • 31 Jul
Why Willie Clancy Week is the highlight of trad music calendar All roads lead to Miltown Malbay as hundreds of musicians head to this year's Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy • 31 Jul
Meet Dorothy Solomon, the most influential woman in Irish pop Solomon was a key figure in London music circles during the Swinging Sixties, working with everyone from Van Morrison to Serge Gainsbourg History • 02 May
Meet Dorothy Solomon, the most influential woman in Irish pop Solomon was a key figure in London music circles during the Swinging Sixties, working with everyone from Van Morrison to Serge Gainsbourg History • 02 May
The gospel according to Lady Gaga Lady Gaga's provocative retellings of the Easter story in her songs bear remarkable similarities to events described in two gospels Lady Gaga • 17 Apr
The gospel according to Lady Gaga Lady Gaga's provocative retellings of the Easter story in her songs bear remarkable similarities to events described in two gospels Lady Gaga • 17 Apr
The Co Clare-made Lindner piano: loved by ABBA, hated by tuners While Lindner pianos were disliked by many professionals, these innovative mass-produced instruments are due more credit than they've got to date Lindner Pianos • 30 Mar
The Co Clare-made Lindner piano: loved by ABBA, hated by tuners While Lindner pianos were disliked by many professionals, these innovative mass-produced instruments are due more credit than they've got to date Lindner Pianos • 30 Mar
David Bowie's Irish links: music, art, literature and Tipperary The late singer and artist's Irish roots run deep in terms of his life, work and infuences David Bowie • 08 Jan
David Bowie's Irish links: music, art, literature and Tipperary The late singer and artist's Irish roots run deep in terms of his life, work and infuences David Bowie • 08 Jan
Why do Irish sports fans sing 'The Fields of Athenry'? From soccer to rugby, Pete St John's classic is the Irish fans' song of choice on terraces everywhere Sport • 16 Dec 24
Why do Irish sports fans sing 'The Fields of Athenry'? From soccer to rugby, Pete St John's classic is the Irish fans' song of choice on terraces everywhere Sport • 16 Dec 24
Is there a recipe for the perfect Christmas song? The science behind Christmas songs involves nostalgia, neural pathways, sleigh bells and, yes, Michael Bublé. Christmas • 03 Dec 24
Is there a recipe for the perfect Christmas song? The science behind Christmas songs involves nostalgia, neural pathways, sleigh bells and, yes, Michael Bublé. Christmas • 03 Dec 24
The story behind The Pogues' beloved 'Fairytale of New York' The Pogues' Christmas classic owes its iconic name to the work of Irish-American writer J.P. Donleavy. Christmas • 30 Nov 24
The story behind The Pogues' beloved 'Fairytale of New York' The Pogues' Christmas classic owes its iconic name to the work of Irish-American writer J.P. Donleavy. Christmas • 30 Nov 24
More than Mise Éire: the film and TV music of Seán Ó Riada The Cúil Aodha composer was a central figure in the development of Irish film and TV music Music • 03 Oct 24
More than Mise Éire: the film and TV music of Seán Ó Riada The Cúil Aodha composer was a central figure in the development of Irish film and TV music Music • 03 Oct 24
Do we need a reframing of instrumental music exams in Ireland? It might be better to focus on gaps in a student's skills rather than powering on to the next grade before they are truly ready Music • 01 Oct 24
Do we need a reframing of instrumental music exams in Ireland? It might be better to focus on gaps in a student's skills rather than powering on to the next grade before they are truly ready Music • 01 Oct 24
Is humming healthy? Mmm, here's what the evidence says What we know so far about how something as simple as humming can have big health benefits Music • 13 Sep 24
Is humming healthy? Mmm, here's what the evidence says What we know so far about how something as simple as humming can have big health benefits Music • 13 Sep 24
