Behind the music - Keelan X Irish electronic act Keelan X has released Running Red Lights, his new track inspired by BBC documentary series about The Troubles, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 26 Sep 24
Behind the music - Keelan X Irish electronic act Keelan X has released Running Red Lights, his new track inspired by BBC documentary series about The Troubles, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 26 Sep 24
Behind the music - Tim Bowness Ahead of the release of his new album, Powder Dry, singer, songwriter and producer Tim Bowness has released the video for his track, Films Of Our Youth. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Sep 24
Behind the music - Tim Bowness Ahead of the release of his new album, Powder Dry, singer, songwriter and producer Tim Bowness has released the video for his track, Films Of Our Youth. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Sep 24
Behind the music - Idle Discourse Alt-rock Irish five-piece Idle Discourse have released their new single Caveat and their Volume Two EP. They play the Workmans Cellar, Dublin on 4 August. We asked lead singer Craig Hoey the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Aug 24
Behind the music - Idle Discourse Alt-rock Irish five-piece Idle Discourse have released their new single Caveat and their Volume Two EP. They play the Workmans Cellar, Dublin on 4 August. We asked lead singer Craig Hoey the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Aug 24
Bowie estate remembers saxophonist Sanborn after death Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who collaborated with stars including David Bowie, has died after an "extended battle" with prostate cancer at the age of 78. Music • 14 May 24
Bowie estate remembers saxophonist Sanborn after death Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who collaborated with stars including David Bowie, has died after an "extended battle" with prostate cancer at the age of 78. Music • 14 May 24
Behind the music - and he, the fool New Irish seven-piece indie collective and he, the fool have released their new single, Good Aches. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Apr 24
Behind the music - and he, the fool New Irish seven-piece indie collective and he, the fool have released their new single, Good Aches. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Apr 24
Lulu: David Bowie made me feel like I'd been heard Lulu has said the late David Bowie made her feel heard within the music industry after she had "a lot of tears and a lot of struggles" with record label executives. Music • 04 Apr 24
Lulu: David Bowie made me feel like I'd been heard Lulu has said the late David Bowie made her feel heard within the music industry after she had "a lot of tears and a lot of struggles" with record label executives. Music • 04 Apr 24
Nile Rodgers to receive prestigious Polar Music Prize Chic legend Nile Rodgers and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen have been announced as recipients of the prestigious Polar Music Prize 2024 - often described as the "Nobel Prize of music". Music • 12 Mar 24
Nile Rodgers to receive prestigious Polar Music Prize Chic legend Nile Rodgers and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen have been announced as recipients of the prestigious Polar Music Prize 2024 - often described as the "Nobel Prize of music". Music • 12 Mar 24
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday The opening weekend of Six Nations action continues, Mayo take on Dublin in the National League, Bob Odenkirk stars in Nobody, and there's another night of great music on BBC Two . . . Television • 03 Feb 24
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday The opening weekend of Six Nations action continues, Mayo take on Dublin in the National League, Bob Odenkirk stars in Nobody, and there's another night of great music on BBC Two . . . Television • 03 Feb 24
Behind the music - Canned Pineapple Up and coming Brighton-based scuzz-pop five-piece Canned Pineapple, who are led by Cork man Seán Drury, have released their new single, Bowie. We asked Seán the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 21 Jan 24
Behind the music - Canned Pineapple Up and coming Brighton-based scuzz-pop five-piece Canned Pineapple, who are led by Cork man Seán Drury, have released their new single, Bowie. We asked Seán the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 21 Jan 24
Behind the music - Shooting Daggers London queercore punk band Shooting Daggers have released their new single, Not My Rival, with their debut album Love and Rage to follow in February. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Dec 23
Behind the music - Shooting Daggers London queercore punk band Shooting Daggers have released their new single, Not My Rival, with their debut album Love and Rage to follow in February. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Dec 23
Behind the music - David Hedderman Dublin-born, Berlin-based artist David Hedderman has released new instrumental track, In Your Own Way, and plays songs from his debut album Pulling at The Briars at the Workman's Cellar in Dublin on 16 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Dec 23
Behind the music - David Hedderman Dublin-born, Berlin-based artist David Hedderman has released new instrumental track, In Your Own Way, and plays songs from his debut album Pulling at The Briars at the Workman's Cellar in Dublin on 16 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Dec 23
Amy Winehouse hairpiece among items to be auctioned A jacket used by George Michael in a music video and a beehive hairpiece worn by Amy Winehouse are among items of music memorabilia being put up for auction in the UK. Music • 10 Oct 23
Amy Winehouse hairpiece among items to be auctioned A jacket used by George Michael in a music video and a beehive hairpiece worn by Amy Winehouse are among items of music memorabilia being put up for auction in the UK. Music • 10 Oct 23
Behind the music - John Gallen Singer-songwriter John Gallen has released his second album, Rizla Smokes, Music & Wine. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 02 Sep 23
Behind the music - John Gallen Singer-songwriter John Gallen has released his second album, Rizla Smokes, Music & Wine. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 02 Sep 23
What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Saturday There's a documentary celebrating David Bowie, Ireland host England ahead of the rugby World Cup, there's a dash of Johnny Cash on the Beeb, and Carey Mulligan stars in She Said . . . Television • 19 Aug 23
What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Saturday There's a documentary celebrating David Bowie, Ireland host England ahead of the rugby World Cup, there's a dash of Johnny Cash on the Beeb, and Carey Mulligan stars in She Said . . . Television • 19 Aug 23
What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday There's Ireland's crucial World Cup game against Canada, the return of Blue Bloods, Elle Fanning in The Girl from Plainville, a classic Bowie documentary – and the final of The Great British Sewing Bee. Television • 25 Jul 23
What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday There's Ireland's crucial World Cup game against Canada, the return of Blue Bloods, Elle Fanning in The Girl from Plainville, a classic Bowie documentary – and the final of The Great British Sewing Bee. Television • 25 Jul 23
The Spiders from Mars remember final Ziggy Stardust gig Members of David Bowie's world-famous rock band The Spiders from Mars have recalled the madness of their final show with Ziggy Stardust on its 50th anniversary. Music • 04 Jul 23
The Spiders from Mars remember final Ziggy Stardust gig Members of David Bowie's world-famous rock band The Spiders from Mars have recalled the madness of their final show with Ziggy Stardust on its 50th anniversary. Music • 04 Jul 23
Behind the music - Robert Harley Cork singer-songwriter Robert Harley has released his second album Big Tree. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 Jun 23
Behind the music - Robert Harley Cork singer-songwriter Robert Harley has released his second album Big Tree. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 Jun 23
Bowie's drummer discusses restored Ziggy Stardust film David Bowie's drummer has said an upcoming film documenting the late singer's last gig as his celebrated persona Ziggy Stardust will show new musicians "how committed an artist should be and how they should pay attention to details". Music • 16 May 23
Bowie's drummer discusses restored Ziggy Stardust film David Bowie's drummer has said an upcoming film documenting the late singer's last gig as his celebrated persona Ziggy Stardust will show new musicians "how committed an artist should be and how they should pay attention to details". Music • 16 May 23
Behind the music - Japanese Jesus Limerick duo Japanese Jesus have released Depression Breakfast, the second single from their forthcoming EP this June on Blowtorch Records. We asked vocalist Bertie Kelly of the band answers the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 May 23
Behind the music - Japanese Jesus Limerick duo Japanese Jesus have released Depression Breakfast, the second single from their forthcoming EP this June on Blowtorch Records. We asked vocalist Bertie Kelly of the band answers the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 May 23
Behind the music - Basil Breen Dublin singer-songwriter Basil Breen has released Nelson, the first single from his debut album. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 May 23
Behind the music - Basil Breen Dublin singer-songwriter Basil Breen has released Nelson, the first single from his debut album. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 May 23
Behind the music - Luka UK-based singer-songwriter Luka has released his new single, Until Then. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Apr 23
Behind the music - Luka UK-based singer-songwriter Luka has released his new single, Until Then. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Apr 23
Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies The death has been announced of the pioneering Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. He was 71 and had been battling cancer. Music • 02 Apr 23
Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies The death has been announced of the pioneering Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. He was 71 and had been battling cancer. Music • 02 Apr 23
Behind the music - The Spiritual Leaders Cavan-based, indie electronic trio The Spiritual Leaders have released their new album, This Fictional Place. We asked frontman Fergus Brady the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Mar 23
Behind the music - The Spiritual Leaders Cavan-based, indie electronic trio The Spiritual Leaders have released their new album, This Fictional Place. We asked frontman Fergus Brady the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Mar 23
U2 clinch 10th Irish number one album with SOS U2 have secured their 10th Irish number one album with Songs Of Surrender, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 26 Mar 23
U2 clinch 10th Irish number one album with SOS U2 have secured their 10th Irish number one album with Songs Of Surrender, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 26 Mar 23
Behind the music - Cosmic Embers Irish Psychedelic rockers Cosmic Embers have released their second single, Falling Star. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Mar 23
Behind the music - Cosmic Embers Irish Psychedelic rockers Cosmic Embers have released their second single, Falling Star. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Mar 23
