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Behind the music - Shimmer Boy

Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist Shimmer Boy (Aaron O'Sullivan) has released his debut single, Under the Surface, from his upcoming album, In The Aftermath, We Bloom, coming July 2026. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 hrs

Dermot Kennedy adds second Aviva Stadium show

Dermot Kennedy has announced a second headline show at Dublin's Aviva Stadium next year.

Music • 10 Oct

Dermot Kennedy announces Aviva Stadium show for 2026

Dermot Kennedy will play his biggest Irish headline show yet when he takes to the stage at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on 11 July 2026.

Music • 06 Oct

Behind the music - Conleth Mc Geary

Irish songwriter Conleth Mc Geary has released his new single, Lily. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Sep

Landscape shot of irish rappers Kabin Crew

Cork's Kabin Crew release debut EP, Up The Kabin

Following their breakout viral hit The Spark, Grammy recognition and the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Song of the Year award, Cork's Kabin Crew have released their debut EP, Up The Kabin.

Music • 19 Sep

Dermot Kennedy performs with The Cranberries at EP

Dermot Kennedy and David Gray performed with The Cranberries in a surprise appearance on the third day of the Electric Picnic festival at Stradbally, Co Laois.

Electric Picnic • 31 Aug

Sea Sessions pauses as chief Ray O'Donoghue steps down

Ray O'Donoghue has formally stepped down from his role with the Donegal-based Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival in order to dedicate himself full-time to supporting and developing Dublin's night-time culture.

Music • 05 Jun

Behind the music - Teagan Nolan

Meath singer songwriter Teagan Nolan has released her new single, Everything To Me. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Mar

Listen: Dermot Kennedy releases new song, Let Me In

Dermot Kennedy has said that his new song, Let Me In, is about the "struggle to find true happiness, and the people and places that have brought me closest to it in my life."

Music • 11 Mar

Dermot Kennedy says he's 'very proud' of new album

Irish singer songwriter Dermot Kennedy has said that he had "a very fruitful time" writing new music in Nashville over the summer and that he has made a third album he is "very proud of".

Music • 07 Oct 24

Dermot Kennedy (second from left) pictures with Irish acts and Cliffords at the launch of Ireland Music Week on Wednesday night in Dublin

Dermot Kennedy launches new global Irish music festival

Irish singer songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced Misneach, a new annual Irish music festival taking place in Sydney and Boston next St Patrick's Day.

Music • 04 Oct 24

Niall Horan told the crowd that Kennedy is "one of our absolute finest" storytellers

Horan brings Dermot Kennedy onstage at 3Arena show

Pop star Niall Horan brought fellow Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy onstage as a special guest at his 3Arena show on Friday night.

Music • 24 Feb 24

The Dublin musician says he poured all of his heart into the new song

Dermot Kennedy drops new single

Singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has revealed his latest single, Lucky.

Music • 16 Feb 24

Noah Kahan and his mother Lauri Berkenkamp attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Noah Kahan on why he took his mother to the Grammys

Noah Kahan has revealed that he promised his mother Lauri he would take her to the Grammys when he was only 13 years old and finally got to make her wish come true at last week's ceremony in LA.

the late late show • 10 Feb 24

Behind the music - Jessica Doolan

Dublin soul-pop artist Jessica Doolan has released her debut single, Stay or Surrender. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 Dec 23

Behind the music - Dàwna

Irish indie-pop artist Dàwna has released his new single, Did You Ever. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 Nov 23

Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-Sung airs tonight and promises the best of Irish musical talent

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Bank Holiday viewing includes Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-Sung, the return of period drama The Gilded Age, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and a tribute to the late great fiddle player Seán Keane . . .

Television • 31 Oct 23

Kennedy to perform at concert to mark Irish centenary

Dermot Kennedy and trad group Dónal Lunny & Friends have joined the line-up for Ireland 100: An Old Song Resung, a live concert presented by RTÉ and South Wind Blows to mark 100 years of the Irish State.

Music • 03 Oct 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Elton John closes his live career with his Glastonbury debut, there's a triple GAA treat on The Sunday Game, Magnum PI and Before We Die return for new runs, and the final season of The Blacklist begins . . .

Television • 25 Jun 23

Dermot Kennedy has apologised over comments he made to a Canadian TV channel

Dermot Kennedy apologises to Irish Traveller community

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has apologised after he discussed a term derogatory to the Traveller community during an interview with the Canadian TV music channel Much.

Music • 21 Jun 23

Behind the music - Oscar Blue

Clare singer songwriter Oscar Blue has released his new single, Passenger, and announced a 25-date Irish and UK tour. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 May 23

Cara Gaynor. Picture credit: Conor Forkin

Behind the music - Cara Gaynor

Director Cara Gaynor has made the video for Elaine Mai's new song 3AM. We asked Cara the BIG questions . . .

Music • 07 May 23

Behind the music - Kingfishr

New Irish indie-folk band Kingfishr have released their new single, Heart In The Water. We asked Edmond Keogh from the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Mar 23

The RTÉ Choice Song of the Year is open to a public vote

Shortlist announced for RTÉ Choice Song of the Year

CMAT, Dermot Kennedy and Biig Piig are among the nominees for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Song of The Year 2022, which is voted for by the public.

Music • 13 Jan 23

Behind the music - Roe Byrne

Roe Byrne plays his first ever headline show with support from Conor Clinch at the Sound House in Dublin on Saturday, 14 January. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Jan 23