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Green Day's American Idiot named UK's biggest rock LP

Green Day's American Idiot has been named the UK's biggest rock and metal album of the 21st century, according to the Official Charts Company.

Music • 18 Oct

Behind the music - Thumper

Dublin alt-rockers Thumper are back with their new single, Bad Mood. We asked frontman Oisin Furlong Leahy the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Oct

Landscape shot of irish solo act Josh Kidd

Behind the music - KIDD

New Meath-based rapper KIDD has released his new single, SUSI. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Sep

landscape shot of irish duo misha and the bear

Behind the music - Mischa and the Bear

Mischa and the Bear have released the video for their single, Forever Ago, from their debut EP, Even Unto The Next World. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 15 Sep

a group of men standing in front of a building

Behind the music - LURCHER

UK post-punk newcomers LURCHER have released debut EP, With Love. We asked the band's singer Spencer White the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 12 Jul

Crow Black Chicken. Photo credit: Marek Szarejko

Behind the music - Crow Black Chicken

Cork-based blues rock trio Crow Black Chicken have released their new album, Ghost Dance. We asked the band's drummer Gev Barret the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Jul

Nathan O'Regan. Photo credit Jamie Neish

Behind the music - Nathan O'Regan

Irish singer-songwriter Nathan O'Regan has released his new single, Better Days. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Jun

Behind the music - Death Pill

Ukrainian riot grrrl trio Death Pill have released their new single, Craterface, from their forthcoming album, Sologamy. We asked Mariana Navrotska (guitar and lead vocals) of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 May

Joshua Grant: "My music is loud, emotional and hopefully cathartic for some people. If you like huge stadium choruses, you might like us."

Behind the music - Joshua Grant

Scottish alt-rock artist Joshua Grant has released his new single, Gemini, from his upcoming EP Polaroid. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 Feb

Behind the music - Sam Clifford

Dublin singer songwriter Sam Clifford has released his new single, Forever. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Nov 24

Kneecap to play Coachella music festival next year

Kneecap to perform at Coachella next year

Kneecap are among the line-up for next year's Coachella music festival alongside headline acts including Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone.

Music • 21 Nov 24

Cian Thomas: "I once played a gig to a room full of horses."

Behind the music - Cian Thomas

Longford singer Cian Thomas has released his new single, Diamond. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 Oct 24

Behind the music - The Keymakers

LA-based electronic duo The Keymakers have released their new single, Separate. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Oct 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's a remembrance ceremony in honour of the 48 victims of the Stardust disaster, Suranne Jones goes Investigating Witch Trials, All Creatures Great and Small continues, and the final round of group games begin at the Euros . . .

Television • 23 Jun 24

Behind the music - Angels of Libra

Hamburg-based soul and funk band Angels of Libra play a short Irish tour next week. We asked Nathan Johnston of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Apr 24

Green Day: we're not in The Attic anymore, Billy . . .

Green Day announce Marlay Park gig for 2024

Green Day will play Marlay Park in Dublin on 27 June 2024 as part of their Saviors global tour, celebrating 30 years of their 1994 album Dookie and 20 years of 2004's American Idiot.

Music • 02 Nov 23

Behind the music - Waterdogs

Four-piece Limerick alt-rock band Waterdogs have released their debut single, Stone Driver, with their debut EP to follow. We asked them the BIG questions .. .

Behind the Music • 15 Oct 23

Behind the music - Just Wondering

Dublin electro act Just Wondering have released their new single, Long Sunny Weekend. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Music • 24 Jul 23

Behind the music - Ard Ó

London-based Irish alternative artist Ard Ó (Stephen Keating) has released his new single, Sensory Seeker. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Jul 23

Behind the music - Kovanta

Kildare indie grunge/rock five-piece Kovanta have released their debut single Be My Queen. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Nov 22

Green Day cancel Moscow gig over invasion of Ukraine

US band Green Day have cancelled their show at Moscow's Spartak Stadium this May in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Music • 28 Feb 22

Allie Sherlock - "What a day I had performing these two incredible songs"

Allie Sherlock plays graduation gig for Home School Hub

There's a special treat for students of RTÉ's Home School Hub this Friday as Instagram star Allie Sherlock is joined by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a graduation gig on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

Music • 17 Jun 20

Green Day test their paternity on Father of All

The proto-punks bounce back with their shortest album yet

Music • 07 Feb 20

Tom Milner (left) and Luke Friend in American Idiot

American Idiot is more relevant now than ever, say cast

The cast of the stage musical American Idiot, which is based on the Green Day album of the same name, have said that the show is now more relevant than ever.

Music • 20 Mar 19

Green Day are selling off guitars, amps and studio gear

American punk rockers Green Day are selling off over 100 items of their old gear on Reverb, a website where musicians buy and sell used, vintage, and new musical instruments and gear online.

Music • 22 Jan 19