Douze points: the who, what & why of Eurovision voting The Brainstorm long read: all you ever wanted to know about the politics and geography of who votes for who in the annual song contest. By Caoilfhionn D'Arcy and Adrian Kavanagh, Maynooth University. Eurovision • 13 May 21
Douze points: the who, what & why of Eurovision voting The Brainstorm long read: all you ever wanted to know about the politics and geography of who votes for who in the annual song contest. By Caoilfhionn D'Arcy and Adrian Kavanagh, Maynooth University. Eurovision • 13 May 21
What's the magic formula for the perfect TV show theme tune? 'Sometimes, a theme tune can take on a life of its own' TV • 12 May 21
What's the magic formula for the perfect TV show theme tune? 'Sometimes, a theme tune can take on a life of its own' TV • 12 May 21
Why you may well have heard that song before Welcome to the vexed and tortured world of music copyright, cover versions, samples and plagiarism Music • 25 Mar 21
Why you may well have heard that song before Welcome to the vexed and tortured world of music copyright, cover versions, samples and plagiarism Music • 25 Mar 21
Daft Punk's farewell is a fitting conclusion to their reign As composers, producers and filmmakers, Daft Punk pursued a meticulously considered vision for 28 years Music • 24 Feb 21
Daft Punk's farewell is a fitting conclusion to their reign As composers, producers and filmmakers, Daft Punk pursued a meticulously considered vision for 28 years Music • 24 Feb 21
How music helps us relax Music makes us feel good, connects us with others and is at the centre of what it means to be human Music • 23 Oct 20
How music helps us relax Music makes us feel good, connects us with others and is at the centre of what it means to be human Music • 23 Oct 20
Are alcohol-free live music events really a good idea? Research suggests that prohibiting alcohol at live music venues because of Covid-19 might have unforeseen circumstances Health • 24 Sep 20
Are alcohol-free live music events really a good idea? Research suggests that prohibiting alcohol at live music venues because of Covid-19 might have unforeseen circumstances Health • 24 Sep 20
The summer Garth Brooks didn't come to town The infamous five in a row fiasco at Croke Park in 2014 was a turning point in the megastar's complex relationship with Irish music fans Garth Brooks • 14 Jul 21
The summer Garth Brooks didn't come to town The infamous five in a row fiasco at Croke Park in 2014 was a turning point in the megastar's complex relationship with Irish music fans Garth Brooks • 14 Jul 21
Why learning to play music needs more than screentime The move to online learning has highlighted the deeply social nature of how we learn to play music Music • 15 May 20
Why learning to play music needs more than screentime The move to online learning has highlighted the deeply social nature of how we learn to play music Music • 15 May 20
How the lockdown is affecting new music Artists are already changing both how they make music and how they get it to fans during the pandemic Music • 12 May 20
How the lockdown is affecting new music Artists are already changing both how they make music and how they get it to fans during the pandemic Music • 12 May 20
How choirs can keep singing together during the lockdown We need new ways of creating a fulfilling choral experience that singers can engage in from home during the current restrictions Choirs • 21 Apr 20
How choirs can keep singing together during the lockdown We need new ways of creating a fulfilling choral experience that singers can engage in from home during the current restrictions Choirs • 21 Apr 20
It's the way they play 'em: the funny side of instrumental music Deconstructing the art of comedic instrumental music which somehow gives the impression of being innately funny Culture • 09 Apr 20
It's the way they play 'em: the funny side of instrumental music Deconstructing the art of comedic instrumental music which somehow gives the impression of being innately funny Culture • 09 Apr 20
5 songs of solace written in moments of darkness History shows that extraordinary music has emerged from the most extraordinary of circumstances Music • 01 Apr 20
5 songs of solace written in moments of darkness History shows that extraordinary music has emerged from the most extraordinary of circumstances Music • 01 Apr 20
Will Billie Eilish disrupt James Bond's macho world? Given the singer's writing style, No Time to Die could be the most feminist theme song yet in the canon of Bond films Billie Eilish • 12 Feb 20
Will Billie Eilish disrupt James Bond's macho world? Given the singer's writing style, No Time to Die could be the most feminist theme song yet in the canon of Bond films Billie Eilish • 12 Feb 20
Protect your local traditional musician Research shows that these musicians are quite likely to be experiencing severe stress through prolonged periods of performing Traditional Music • 22 Jan 20
Protect your local traditional musician Research shows that these musicians are quite likely to be experiencing severe stress through prolonged periods of performing Traditional Music • 22 Jan 20
Does Brexit mean trouble for live music and touring bands? The UK's departure from the EU may bring huge costs, hassle, delays, missed gigs and red tape for many bands touring Europe Brexit • 06 Jan 20
Does Brexit mean trouble for live music and touring bands? The UK's departure from the EU may bring huge costs, hassle, delays, missed gigs and red tape for many bands touring Europe Brexit • 06 Jan 20
How John Williams created Star Wars' iconic sound Whatever about the strengths and weaknesses of the Star Wars' films, John Williams' scores have never faltered Star Wars • 17 Dec 19
How John Williams created Star Wars' iconic sound Whatever about the strengths and weaknesses of the Star Wars' films, John Williams' scores have never faltered Star Wars • 17 Dec 19
Will many acts follow Coldplay's lead when it comes to touring? For many acts not at the superstar level, live shows are the only way they can make a living from their music Climate Change • 11 Dec 19
Will many acts follow Coldplay's lead when it comes to touring? For many acts not at the superstar level, live shows are the only way they can make a living from their music Climate Change • 11 Dec 19
Is it Christmas yet? How music makes the cash registers ring Retailers know that the music they play in-store has a huge effect on business. Music • 11 Dec 19
Is it Christmas yet? How music makes the cash registers ring Retailers know that the music they play in-store has a huge effect on business. Music • 11 Dec 19
The Irish angle to the rise and rise of K-Pop As K-Pop's popularity continues to soar worldwide, Irish acts like Sodem Solana are beginning to have an impact K Pop • 04 Dec 19
The Irish angle to the rise and rise of K-Pop As K-Pop's popularity continues to soar worldwide, Irish acts like Sodem Solana are beginning to have an impact K Pop • 04 Dec 19
How to turn the story of a music venue into cultural heritage An exhibition about Cork's Sir Henry's was an opportunity to show its historical, geographical, cultural and social importance Culture • 03 Dec 19
How to turn the story of a music venue into cultural heritage An exhibition about Cork's Sir Henry's was an opportunity to show its historical, geographical, cultural and social importance Culture • 03 Dec 19
How music helps footballers become pitch perfect Here's a psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the game ahead Psychology • 25 Nov 19
How music helps footballers become pitch perfect Here's a psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the game ahead Psychology • 25 Nov 19
Songs for the end of the world: pop music and climate change From Lana Del Rey and Weyes Blood to the 1975 and Matmos, pop stars are showing it's a wild time to be alive to observe the end of the world Climate Change • 22 Nov 19
Songs for the end of the world: pop music and climate change From Lana Del Rey and Weyes Blood to the 1975 and Matmos, pop stars are showing it's a wild time to be alive to observe the end of the world Climate Change • 22 Nov 19
I should be so lucky: doing the academic locomotion with Kylie Academics will be analysing and assessing the life and times of Kylie Minogue in Maynooth next weekend Kylie Minogue • 12 Nov 19
I should be so lucky: doing the academic locomotion with Kylie Academics will be analysing and assessing the life and times of Kylie Minogue in Maynooth next weekend Kylie Minogue • 12 Nov 19
Music still sounds better with you We've never had more music to listen to or more ways to do so, but has this changed how we use and respond to songs and sounds? Music • 08 Nov 19
Music still sounds better with you We've never had more music to listen to or more ways to do so, but has this changed how we use and respond to songs and sounds? Music • 08 Nov 19
Why 90% of your streaming cash goes to acts you may not like A proposed new music streaming payment system may change this and ensure the acts you actually listen to get paid more Music business • 14 Oct 19
Why 90% of your streaming cash goes to acts you may not like A proposed new music streaming payment system may change this and ensure the acts you actually listen to get paid more Music business • 14 Oct 19
