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DJ Jesse: "Genre-fluid but purpose-driven. I blend Hip-Hop, Pop, Amapiano, Afrobeats, R&B and global club sounds - but it's never just about genre. It's about energy."

Behind the music - DJ Jesse

Dublin's DJ Jesse aka Jesse Ogbomor appears at The Disturbing Day Party at Opium Garden, Wexford Street, Dublin on Sunday, 1 June. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 May

NOEL: "I'd describe my music as raw and emotional. I aim to create songs that genuinely mean something to me, capturing real moments and feelings." Photo credit: ph_any

Behind the music - NOEL

Swedish indie pop act NOEL has released his Mementos EP. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Dec 24

The Grammy winners have donned a retro Nashville style for the video

Gaga, Mars join country trend in new music video

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have joined the country trend in the music video for their new collaboration track Die With A Smile.

Music • 16 Aug 24

The lawsuit said Anthropic violates the publishers' rights from at least 500 songs including Beyoncé's Halo

Music publishers sue AI company over song lyrics

Music publishers Universal Music UMG.AS, ABKCO and Concord Publishing sued AI company Anthropic in a US federal court on Wednesday, accusing it of misusing an "innumerable" amount of copyrighted song lyrics to train its chatbot, Claude.

Entertainment • 19 Oct 23

The Yondr pouches are used in entertainment spaces but also in schools and courtrooms

More phone-free gigs expected for Irish audiences

Irish audiences can expect to see more 'phone-free' gigs on offer as several large comedy acts opt to ban mobiles to improve the viewing experience.

Music • 11 Apr 23

Behind the music - Bradley Marshall

Bradley Marshall has released his new single, Hurts The Most. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Oct 22

Behind the music - Bradley Marshall

Dublin-based singer Bradley Marshall has just released his first official single Make Believe. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Apr 22

Three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo arrives for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

At a glance: Key winners at the 2022 Grammy Awards

A total of 86 Grammys were awarded to the great and the good of the music industry in Las Vegas on Sunday night but as ever most interest is in the major categories considered the most prestigious.

Grammys 2022 • 04 Apr 22

(L-R) Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Silk Sonic win surprise Grammy for Song of the Year

Silk Sonic, the group project of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, were the surprise winners of Song of the Year for their single Leave The Door Open.

Grammys 2022 • 04 Apr 22

Behind the music - Forty Foot

Dublin grunge trio Forty Foot have released their new song, Zeros. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Music • 14 Apr 21

Bruno Mars forms new band with Anderson .Paak

Bruno Mars has announced that he has formed a new band with Anderson .Paak.

Music • 26 Feb 21

The Weeknd will headline Super Bowl halftime show

The NFL has announced that The Weeknd will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next February.

Super Bowl • 12 Nov 20

Behind the music: Dale Bolger

Irish singer-songwriter Dale Bolger returns with his new single Young & Dumb. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Aug 20

Watch: Ed Sheeran unveils new video for Bruno Mars song

Ed Sheeran has released a new video for his single BLOW, a collaboration with Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton.

Music • 08 Jul 19

Ed Sheeran is following up his chart success with Justin Bieber with collaborations album next month

Ed Sheeran reveals tracklisting for all-star album

Following his global chart success with Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran has revealed the tracklisting for his all-star album No.6 Collaborations Project, which will be released next month.

Music • 19 Jun 19

New mother Cardi B pulls out of tour with Bruno Mars

Cardi B has pulled out of her upcoming tour with Bruno Mars this autumn, saying she "underestimated this whole mommy thing".

Music • 27 Jul 18

Bruno Mars to bring Magic to Marlay Park

Bruno Mars will bring his 24K Magic World Tour to Dublin this Thursday in Marlay Park, reports Julia Stengle.

Bruno Mars • 11 Jul 18

Sheeran, Lamar and Mars lead Billboard nominations

Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars lead the nominations for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards with 15 nods each.

Music • 18 Apr 18

Grammy Awards - Who will win and who should win

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards have kicked off in Madison Square Garden in New York. We round up the main nominations and look at who is likely to win and who we'd like to see winning

Grammy Awards • 29 Jan 18

Do gooder Chance the Rapper tops 2017 charity stakes

Chance The Rapper raised the most cash for worthy causes in 2017 according to Celebs Gone Good, a yearly poll compiled by US charity body Do Something.

Entertainment • 28 Dec 17

Ed Sheeran misses out on big Grammy nominations

Ed Sheeran's may be one of the biggest stars on Planet Pop but his multi-million-selling album ÷ has missed out on the main categories for the 2018 Grammy Awards.

Grammy Nominations • 28 Nov 17

Bruno Mars to play Marlay Park on July 12, 2018

Bruno Mars to play Dublin's Marlay Park next summer

Bruno Mars will play Dublin's Marlay Park on July 12, subject to licence.

Bruno Mars • 28 Nov 17

Niall Horan said he has had a "hell of a year"

Niall Horan wins Best Newcomer at American Music Awards

Niall Horan scooped the Best New Artist Award at the star-studded American Music Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night and also performed his hit track, Slow Hands.

Niall Horan • 23 Nov 17

Niall Horan and U2 - Ensuring there is Irish interest in this year's awards

Niall Horan, U2 among American Music Awards nominees

Niall Horan and U2 are among the nominees for this year's American Music Awards in the US.

American Music Awards • 12 Oct 17

Bruno Mars is playing a second gig in Dublin next April

Bruno Mars adds second Dublin date

Due to phenomenal demand, Bruno Mars has added a second Dublin date to his upcoming world tour.

Entertainment • 21 Nov 16