CMAT, Fontaines D.C. among Electric Picnic 2026 acts Electric Picnic has announced the first nine acts set to play next year's festival, with CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz among the 2026 line-up. Music • 01 Dec 25
CMAT, Fontaines D.C. among Electric Picnic 2026 acts Electric Picnic has announced the first nine acts set to play next year's festival, with CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz among the 2026 line-up. Music • 01 Dec 25
Sam Fender's Mercury Prize winnings to help UK venues Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to a charity that acts to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues. Music • 11 Nov 25
Sam Fender's Mercury Prize winnings to help UK venues Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to a charity that acts to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues. Music • 11 Nov 25
Behind the music - Kampala Irish alt-rock band Kampala have released their new single, Orangutan. We asked Rob McDonnell of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Oct 25
Behind the music - Kampala Irish alt-rock band Kampala have released their new single, Orangutan. We asked Rob McDonnell of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 30 Oct 25
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has won the Mercury Prize 2025 for his third album People Watching, beating competition from Irish artists CMAT and Fontaines D.C. Music • 17 Oct 25
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has won the Mercury Prize 2025 for his third album People Watching, beating competition from Irish artists CMAT and Fontaines D.C. Music • 17 Oct 25
CMAT says Irish music success comes from 'trauma' Irish singer CMAT has said her country's recent musical success comes from a "generation of traumatised people", ahead of the Mercury Prize award ceremony. Music • 17 Oct 25
CMAT says Irish music success comes from 'trauma' Irish singer CMAT has said her country's recent musical success comes from a "generation of traumatised people", ahead of the Mercury Prize award ceremony. Music • 17 Oct 25
Behind the music - Bula Beag Traditional Irish band Bula Beag have released their new single, Gra Siori. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 03 Oct 25
Behind the music - Bula Beag Traditional Irish band Bula Beag have released their new single, Gra Siori. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 03 Oct 25
CMAT and Fontaines D.C. among Mercury Prize nominees CMAT and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists whose albums have been nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize. Music • 10 Sep 25
CMAT and Fontaines D.C. among Mercury Prize nominees CMAT and Fontaines D.C. are among the artists whose albums have been nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize. Music • 10 Sep 25
All Together Now set for 'incredible' Fontaines DC, CMAT 30,000 people are set to attend All Together Now over the bank holiday weekend and organisers are teasing some incredible performances from Irish artists. All Together Now • 31 Jul 25
All Together Now set for 'incredible' Fontaines DC, CMAT 30,000 people are set to attend All Together Now over the bank holiday weekend and organisers are teasing some incredible performances from Irish artists. All Together Now • 31 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lauren Wallace Irish newcomer Lauren Wallace has released her debut EP, Salt Stained Lungs. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Jul 25
Behind the music - Lauren Wallace Irish newcomer Lauren Wallace has released her debut EP, Salt Stained Lungs. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Jul 25
Behind the music - Merpire Sydney singer/songwriter Merpire has released her new album, Milk Pool. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Jul 25
Behind the music - Merpire Sydney singer/songwriter Merpire has released her new album, Milk Pool. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 07 Jul 25
Orla Gartland wins at Ivor Novello Awards in London Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland was among the winners at the Ivor Novello Awards, known as The Ivors, in London on Thursday evening with U2 receiving the academy fellowship. Music • 23 May 25
Orla Gartland wins at Ivor Novello Awards in London Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland was among the winners at the Ivor Novello Awards, known as The Ivors, in London on Thursday evening with U2 receiving the academy fellowship. Music • 23 May 25
Behind the music - JP O'Duill Irish musician, songwriter, and producer JP O'Duill has released his new single, Empathy Primates, ahead of his upcoming debut album, Notaí. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 May 25
Behind the music - JP O'Duill Irish musician, songwriter, and producer JP O'Duill has released his new single, Empathy Primates, ahead of his upcoming debut album, Notaí. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 May 25
Irish acts look forward to Ivor Novello Awards in May Irish acts Fontaines DC and Orla Gartland and the film Kneecap are among the nominees announced by the Ivors Academy in the UK for this year's Ivor Novello Awards. Music • 24 Apr 25
Irish acts look forward to Ivor Novello Awards in May Irish acts Fontaines DC and Orla Gartland and the film Kneecap are among the nominees announced by the Ivors Academy in the UK for this year's Ivor Novello Awards. Music • 24 Apr 25
Fontaines D.C. to release deluxe edition of Romance Acclaimed Irish band Fontaines D.C. will release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed fourth album Romance featuring a new song, a previously unreleased live version of Starburster, and recent single It's Amazing To Be Young. Music • 16 Apr 25
Fontaines D.C. to release deluxe edition of Romance Acclaimed Irish band Fontaines D.C. will release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed fourth album Romance featuring a new song, a previously unreleased live version of Starburster, and recent single It's Amazing To Be Young. Music • 16 Apr 25
Forbes 30 Under 30 list honours Irish music stars Irish music stars Jordan Adetunji, Grian Chatten, and CMAT are among those featured on Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 Europe list of new talents who are "redefining industries" and "shaping the future of Europe and the world". Music • 15 Apr 25
Forbes 30 Under 30 list honours Irish music stars Irish music stars Jordan Adetunji, Grian Chatten, and CMAT are among those featured on Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 Europe list of new talents who are "redefining industries" and "shaping the future of Europe and the world". Music • 15 Apr 25
Fontaines D.C. win BRIT award for the second time Fontaines D.C. have won International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards for the second time. Music • 02 Mar 25
Fontaines D.C. win BRIT award for the second time Fontaines D.C. have won International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards for the second time. Music • 02 Mar 25
Fontaines D.C. pay tribute to newborn on new song Irish band Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to the arrival of their guitarist's first child on their new limited edition 7" single, It's Amazing To Be Young. Music • 21 Feb 25
Fontaines D.C. pay tribute to newborn on new song Irish band Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to the arrival of their guitarist's first child on their new limited edition 7" single, It's Amazing To Be Young. Music • 21 Feb 25
All you need to know about tonight's Grammy Awards "Music's biggest night" takes place this evening in LA and it will be a test of the resilience for the entertainment industry after the devastating wildfires that recently swept the city Grammy Awards • 02 Feb 25
All you need to know about tonight's Grammy Awards "Music's biggest night" takes place this evening in LA and it will be a test of the resilience for the entertainment industry after the devastating wildfires that recently swept the city Grammy Awards • 02 Feb 25
Live acts announced for RTÉ Choice Music Prize A Lazarus Soul, Curtesy, Orla Gartland, NewDad and Niamh Regan are among the acts who will play this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize live event in Dublin this March. Music • 30 Jan 25
Live acts announced for RTÉ Choice Music Prize A Lazarus Soul, Curtesy, Orla Gartland, NewDad and Niamh Regan are among the acts who will play this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize live event in Dublin this March. Music • 30 Jan 25
Behind the music - The Kartetch Eastern European act The Kartetch have released their new EP, The Fallacy. We asked Artem Rynkovsky of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jan 25
Behind the music - The Kartetch Eastern European act The Kartetch have released their new EP, The Fallacy. We asked Artem Rynkovsky of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jan 25
Kabin Crew among RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist Kabin Crew's viral global hit The Spark and tracks by Hozier and Fontaines D.C. are among the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year 2024 nominations. Music • 11 Jan 25
Kabin Crew among RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist Kabin Crew's viral global hit The Spark and tracks by Hozier and Fontaines D.C. are among the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year 2024 nominations. Music • 11 Jan 25
Listen: Our top Irish and international albums of 2024 Here, then, and in no particular order, are our albums of the year . . . 2024 in Review • 26 Dec 24
Listen: Our top Irish and international albums of 2024 Here, then, and in no particular order, are our albums of the year . . . 2024 in Review • 26 Dec 24
Behind the music - Andrew Whelton West Cork songwriter Andrew Whelton has released his new song, Take A Chance. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Dec 24
Behind the music - Andrew Whelton West Cork songwriter Andrew Whelton has released his new song, Take A Chance. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Dec 24
Fontaines D.C. among winners at Rolling Stone awards Fontanes D.C., Nile Rodgers and New Order were among the winners at the Rolling Stone UK Awards ceremony at London's Camden Roundhouse. Music • 29 Nov 24
Fontaines D.C. among winners at Rolling Stone awards Fontanes D.C., Nile Rodgers and New Order were among the winners at the Rolling Stone UK Awards ceremony at London's Camden Roundhouse. Music • 29 Nov 24
Fontaines D.C., Bicep, CMAT for All Together Now 2025 The first round of artists set to perform at next year's All Together Now has been announced, with Fontaines D.C., Bicep and CMAT among the line-up. Music • 21 Nov 24
Fontaines D.C., Bicep, CMAT for All Together Now 2025 The first round of artists set to perform at next year's All Together Now has been announced, with Fontaines D.C., Bicep and CMAT among the line-up. Music • 21 Nov 24
