The jazz band, a disaster at sea and an Irish tour in 1921 Nine members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra died in the SS Rowan tragedy, but the band still played Dublin, Derry and Belfast shows History • 12 Dec 25
The jazz band, a disaster at sea and an Irish tour in 1921 Nine members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra died in the SS Rowan tragedy, but the band still played Dublin, Derry and Belfast shows History • 12 Dec 25
4 ways Britney Spears changed the music industry In her sound, vision and motivation, Britney Spears proved time and again to be a decision maker with strong instincts Music • 12 Dec 25
4 ways Britney Spears changed the music industry In her sound, vision and motivation, Britney Spears proved time and again to be a decision maker with strong instincts Music • 12 Dec 25
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
How Shane MacGowan's schooldays in England shaped his identity The singer defined himself against everything the rigid and class-ridden English private school system he experienced stood for Shane MacGowan • 08 Dec 23
Meet the Leitrim woman who founded the Irish record industry Ellen O'Byrne's New York business played a key role in recording and distributing Irish music over a century ago History • 12 Dec 25
Meet the Leitrim woman who founded the Irish record industry Ellen O'Byrne's New York business played a key role in recording and distributing Irish music over a century ago History • 12 Dec 25
Now and Then: Is it really John Lennon's voice or is it AI? How the Beatles released their 'final' song with a little help from AI, decades after the death of John Lennon Music • 03 Nov 23
Now and Then: Is it really John Lennon's voice or is it AI? How the Beatles released their 'final' song with a little help from AI, decades after the death of John Lennon Music • 03 Nov 23
Is U2 one of the greatest creative collaborations on Earth? Whether or not you're a fan, there's plenty to learn from U2's commitment to the creative process if you want to be a great group Music • 23 Oct 23
Is U2 one of the greatest creative collaborations on Earth? Whether or not you're a fan, there's plenty to learn from U2's commitment to the creative process if you want to be a great group Music • 23 Oct 23
How Olivia Rodrigo produced a powerful teen girl album Her new album GUTS is full of fierce songs which reflect the awkwardness, joy and funny hysteria of being young Music • 05 Oct 23
How Olivia Rodrigo produced a powerful teen girl album Her new album GUTS is full of fierce songs which reflect the awkwardness, joy and funny hysteria of being young Music • 05 Oct 23
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
Here are 10 things to know if you're starting a band Whether it's a folk duo, a jazz quartet or a metal band, there are a few things you can do to make the process run smoothly Music • 06 Sep 23
Here are 10 things to know if you're starting a band Whether it's a folk duo, a jazz quartet or a metal band, there are a few things you can do to make the process run smoothly Music • 06 Sep 23
'I was just being me': Sinéad O'Connor's dedication to the truth The singer's experience after speaking out about child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflects what can happen to whistleblowers Sinéad OConnor • 08 Dec 23
'I was just being me': Sinéad O'Connor's dedication to the truth The singer's experience after speaking out about child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflects what can happen to whistleblowers Sinéad OConnor • 08 Dec 23
How Coldplay worked out how to tour the world sustainably The band's climate initiatives can encourage fans and other acts to engage in environmentally benign behaviour Coldplay • 27 Jul 23
How Coldplay worked out how to tour the world sustainably The band's climate initiatives can encourage fans and other acts to engage in environmentally benign behaviour Coldplay • 27 Jul 23
Why does the death of an artist we love affect us so much? 'It's actually a complex question when you go to to pull at the strings of how it all comes together' Psychology • 27 Jul 23
Why does the death of an artist we love affect us so much? 'It's actually a complex question when you go to to pull at the strings of how it all comes together' Psychology • 27 Jul 23
5 treasures from David Bowie's archive The pop icon's archive contains over 80,000 objects so here are five which sum up his life, work and influences David Bowie • 10 Mar 23
5 treasures from David Bowie's archive The pop icon's archive contains over 80,000 objects so here are five which sum up his life, work and influences David Bowie • 10 Mar 23
Why is sexism so widespread in the Irish music industry? A new report looks at how a musician's gender can impact their career and experiences within the Irish music industry Music Industry • 27 Feb 23
Why is sexism so widespread in the Irish music industry? A new report looks at how a musician's gender can impact their career and experiences within the Irish music industry Music Industry • 27 Feb 23
Why Beyonce is one of the most significant acts of our time Other acts may be more commercially successful, but Bey (and her fans) have developed an almost mythic status Beyoncé • 10 Feb 23
Why Beyonce is one of the most significant acts of our time Other acts may be more commercially successful, but Bey (and her fans) have developed an almost mythic status Beyoncé • 10 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb 23
What makes a great film score? Memorable film scores can take on a life of their own, well beyond the stories or universes they were created for. Film • 13 Dec 22
What makes a great film score? Memorable film scores can take on a life of their own, well beyond the stories or universes they were created for. Film • 13 Dec 22
Why does Bob Dylan matter to us? Dylan's art has long enriched the lives of those who listen to his music by capturing the essence of what it means to be human Bob Dylan • 07 Nov 22
Why does Bob Dylan matter to us? Dylan's art has long enriched the lives of those who listen to his music by capturing the essence of what it means to be human Bob Dylan • 07 Nov 22
How Eunice Waymon became Nina Simone The barriers which prevented Waymon entering the classical world instead led her to becoming the High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone • 28 Oct 22
How Eunice Waymon became Nina Simone The barriers which prevented Waymon entering the classical world instead led her to becoming the High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone • 28 Oct 22
Why you love your favourite song When it comes to our taste in music, the soundtrack of our lives is curated by neuroscience and environment Music • 19 Apr 23
Why you love your favourite song When it comes to our taste in music, the soundtrack of our lives is curated by neuroscience and environment Music • 19 Apr 23
How listening to music at lunch increases afternoon productivity Research has found that 15 minutes of music listening at lunchtime may increase employees' work engagement in the afternoon Health • 13 Apr 23
How listening to music at lunch increases afternoon productivity Research has found that 15 minutes of music listening at lunchtime may increase employees' work engagement in the afternoon Health • 13 Apr 23
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
Groove is in the heart: just what exactly is rhythm? Rhythm is fundamental to our existence because it shapes and frames our lives in a myriad of ways Music • 13 May 22
Groove is in the heart: just what exactly is rhythm? Rhythm is fundamental to our existence because it shapes and frames our lives in a myriad of ways Music • 13 May 22
Who wants a playlist of music for relaxation and stress relief? We can listen to music to aid our own relaxation and reduce stress in everyday life Music • 09 Mar 22
Who wants a playlist of music for relaxation and stress relief? We can listen to music to aid our own relaxation and reduce stress in everyday life Music • 09 Mar 22
Why 'Fairytale of New York' ends up in the spotlight every year The annual debate about authenticity and censorship is now as predictable as arguments at the family dinner table on Christmas Day Fairytale of New York • 25 Nov 21
Why 'Fairytale of New York' ends up in the spotlight every year The annual debate about authenticity and censorship is now as predictable as arguments at the family dinner table on Christmas Day Fairytale of New York • 25 Nov 21
