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landscape shot of Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy

Neil Hannon: the king of (divine) comedy

"I'm working my way to having a library in my house - really dark wood, nice faux leather chairs. I think it's so important," says Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy.

Music • 22 Sep

Mucksavage. Photo credits: @ebony_alexander_media

Behind the music - Mucksavage

Belfast indie act Mucksavage have released their new single, Dirty Chin. We asked front man James Foy the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Oct 24

CMAT misses out as English Teacher win Mercury Prize

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT lost out as four-piece indie band English Teacher won the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas.

Music • 06 Sep 24

The Beatles performed in Dublin in 1963 (credit: Gael Linn)

The Beatles in Dublin - From Abbey Road to Abbey Street

It was 60 years ago today that the Beatles played two chaotic concerts at the Adelphi cinema. Alan Corr looks back on the night that Dublin turned fab.

Music • 07 Nov 23

Whipping Boy announce details of album re-release

Dublin band Whipping Boy has announced full details of their forthcoming vinyl and CD re-issue of their universally acclaimed second album, Heartworm.

Music • 16 Jul 21

Behind the music: BK Pepper

Dublin minimalist and contemporary classical composer BK Pepper has released his new song, Colours, ahead of his debut album, Territories, which is out on November 20. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 27 Oct 20

Bono - Donating lyrics to One Love Covid-19 Relief Auction

Bono's handwritten U2 lyrics go under hammer next week

Bono's handwritten lyrics for the U2 classic I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For will go under the hammer next week at an auction to help UK and US charities.

Music • 14 May 20

The Beatles in studio: enduring chart success half a century on

Beatles Abbey Road tops UK chart 50 years after release

The Beatles have broken their own record for the album with the longest gap between number one album placings as Abbey Road tops the UK charts almost 50 years after it was first released.

Music • 07 Oct 19

The Beatles reunite on Abbey Road for 50th anniversary

Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited at Abbey Road Studios on Thursday night to mark the 50th anniversary of their classic album of the same name.

Music • 27 Sep 19

Abbey Road was released on September 26th

Beatles fans mark 50th anniversary of Abbey Road cover

Beatles fans gathered near London's Abbey Road Studios on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic album covers of all time.

Music • 08 Aug 19

Paul McCartney performing live set in New York City

Watch Paul McCartney performing live in New York City

Paul McCartney performed an intimate concert in New York city in the wee hours of Friday night and you can watch the live stream here.

Music • 08 Sep 18

Paul McCartney: cimbalom, oh yes, I love cimbalom . .

McCartney album's finishing touches done at Abbey Road

Paul McCartney recorded most of his forthcoming album, Egypt Station, in LA and Sussex, while the finishing touches were applied at the legendary Abbey Road in London, the studios associated with The Beatles' classic recordings

Entertainment • 06 Aug 18

The Beatles: The cover of Abbey Road brought to life again in new show that's Dublin-bound

Beatles' Abbey Road stage show coming to Ireland

A stage show recreating the days when The Beatles recorded their legendary songs and albums at Abbey Road studios is coming to Ireland.

Entertainment • 17 Sep 15

Frank Ocean records new album at Abbey Road

Frank Ocean visited London's iconic Abbey Road Studios to record his new album.

Entertainment • 27 May 15

The Beatles restored digitally from 1964

A Hard Day's Night marks 50th anniversary

The Beatles film, A Hard Day's Night will be seen in cinemas this summer in a digitally restored version, marking the 50th anniversary of its premiere at London's Pavilion Theatre.

Entertainment • 03 May 14

Abbey Road