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KK Lewis: "I grew up in Clare, playing the fiddle but I gave it up when I was 13 because I didn't think it was cool enough." All photos: Nicholas O'Donnell

Behind the music - KK Lewis

Dublin bedroom pop artist KK Lewis has released her new single, First Bus Home. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Martin Leahy: "I walk five miles every day and take pictures of cows."

Behind the music - Martin Leahy

Cork singer/songwriter and musician Martin Leahy has released his second single, The Wolves In The Valley. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Apr

Peco: "I love old guitars, old cars, and new music."

Behind the music - Peco

Americana, folk and indie-rock artist Peco has released his new single, Three Deep Breaths. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Apr

Behind the music - SYML

Seattle-based Brian Fennell, trading as SYML, releases his new EP, Dim, on Friday, 16 April. His track Mr Sandman featured in the Behind Her Eyes ...

Music • 15 Apr

Tiz McNamara: "I sang on a UK No.1 Christmas single alongside Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Shane MacGowan which kept James Arthur off the No.1 Christmas spot."

Behind the Music - Tiz McNamara

Cork-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tiz McNamara has shared a new video for his song April Fool. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Apr

Sinead O'Brien: "I love to spend my night shift working on music." Photo: Wanda Martin

Behind the music - Sinead O'Brien

Irish poet and performer Sinead O'Brien has released her new song, Kid Stuff. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Apr

Dunx: "The Simpsons taught me most of what I know."

Behind the music - Dunx

Dunx has released his second single, One of Us. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Apr

The Sei: Contemporary electronic space folk

Behind the music - The Sei

Irish-Swedish alt electronica trio The Sei have released their new single, Let it All Go. We asked them BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Apr

Keith Margo: "My list of inspirations could fill a small, hardback notebook."

Behind the music - Keith Margo

Irish rock 'n' roll troubadour Keith Margo has released his debut single, Rock N Rolla. We asked him the Big questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 Apr

Alice LA: "My music is trapped in between the 80s and 90s and future pop."

Behind the music - Alice LA

Alice LA has released her new single 21st Century Woman. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Apr

Brendan Tallon: "I go to sleep thinking about music and wake up thinking about music."

Behind the music - Brendan Tallon

Former Revelino front man Bren Tallon has released his debut solo single, Old Man Superman, with an album to follow this summer. We asked him ...

Behind the Music • 02 Apr

Twin Peaks: here come the young men . . .

Behind the Music - Twin Diver

Irish post-punk duo Twin Diver have released their new single, Television. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 31 Mar

NewDad: "We make music that you can listen to with your parents, and if you come to a gig with them, they'll probably enjoy it more than you!"

Behind the music - NewDad

Following the release of their debut EP, Waves, Galway band NewDad have announced a national tour for this November.

Behind the Music • 30 Mar

Gavin Murphy: "My passion is writing and producing music in my home studio in Sligo."

Behind the music - Gavin Murphy

Singer-songwriter and lead guitarist and manager of Smiths tribute band These Charming Men, Gavin Murphy has released his new single, The Sound of Heartbreak. We ...

Behind the Music • 29 Mar

Emiji: "Silence is as important as music."

Behind the music - Emiji

Neo-classical composer/producer Emiji has released his new album My Journeys. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 27 Mar

Chasing Abbey: "Our favourite thing to do is nerd out over music.

Behind the music - Chasing Abbey

Tullamore dance-pop trio Chasing Abbey have released their new single, Defeated. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 Mar

Emer Dunne: "I'm a folk artist with nods to both the contemporary and traditional."

Behind The Music - Emer Dunne

Laois singer Emer Dunne releases the first single, Daisy, this Friday, with all proceeds from the song going to the Irish Cancer Society's Daffodil Day. ...

Music • 25 Mar

Bradley Marshall: "I would like to describe my music as passionate and emotional."

Behind the music - Bradley Marshall

Dublin singer-songwriter Bradley Marshall has released his second single, Off My Mind. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Mar

New Pagans: "Being from the north of Ireland gives us plenty to write about."

Behind the music - New Pagans

Northern Irish band New Pagans have released their debut album, The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All. We asked band members Claire and Lyndsey ...

Behind the Music • 21 Mar

Ger Eaton: Way back when in '67, I was a dandy . . . Photo credit: Jude Eaton

Behind the music - Ger Eaton

Gentleman boulevardier, retro coiffeur, and Irish music scene veteran Ger Eaton has released his new single, Hollow. We asked him the BIG questions . . ...

Behind the Music • 20 Mar

Galia Arad: "My #1 party trick is that I can perfectly imitate the sound of wine pouring into a glass."

Behind the music - Galia Arad

Indiana-born, Dublin-based artist Galia Arad has released her new single, Lion's Den. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Mar

Lauren Bird: "I can play seven instruments: guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, piano, viola, and violin."

Behind the music - Lauren Bird

Indie folk-pop artist Lauren Bird has released her new EP, The Farewell. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Mar

Behind the music - Local Boy

Dublin musician, producer, singer, and Burner Records co-founder Jake Hurley aka Local Boy has released his new single, Al Bundy, the first new track from ...

Behind the Music • 15 Mar