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Landscape shot of Indian American recording artist Jeeves

Behind the music - Jeeves

Indian American singer-songwriter Jeeves has released his new single, Where Did All The Good Men Go?, from his forthcoming debut album, Now or Never. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Aug

Behind the music - California Irish

New Belfast group California Irish have released their debut album, The Mountains Are My Friends. We asked front man Cormac Neeson the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Aug

Behind the music - Paul Jackson

Australian Irish alternative folk rock artist Paul Jackson has released his new single, The Head and the Handle. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Jul

Dream Boy. Photo credit: @daisychainphotos

Behind the music - Dream Boy

Dublin shoegaze quartet Dream Boy have released their new single, Ivory, from their upcoming EP, Drowning in Blue. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 May

Brian McGovern: "I have a dog called Elvis."

Behind the music - Brian McGovern

Dublin singer-songwriter Brian McGovern has released his new single, Girl From New York. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Apr

Behind the music - Nív

Emerging Irish singer songwriter Nív has released her new single, God Knows. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Mar

Behind the music - Aistis

Lithuanian Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Aistis has returned with his third full-length album, Caviar For Seagulls. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Mar

Niamh McKinney: "An eclectic mix of acoustic and electronic, folk and pop. There's a little bluesy-ness in there sometimes, too."

Behind the music - Niamh McKinney

New Irish singer-songwriter Niamh McKinney has released her new song, Reliving. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Mar

Bagatelle performing at the Ulster Hall in Belfast

Behind the music - Ken Doyle of Bagatelle

Bagatelle, the band behind enduring hit song Summer in Dublin, have announced a nationwide tour. We asked founding member Ken Doyle the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Feb

Zoé Basha: "My music is a mixed bag with folk, jazz blues, and traditional music influences." Photo Credit: Louis Scully

Behind the music - Zoé Basha

Dublin based French American musician and composer Zoé Basha has released her new single, Dublin Street Corners, from her debut album, Gamble, which is released on 17 April. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Feb

Behind the music - Ciao Ciao Marigold

NYC-based producer Mike Brun aka Ciao Ciao Marigold have released his new album, Satsuma. We asked Mike the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Jan

Eve Clague. Photo credit: Celeste Burdon

Behind the music - Eve Clague

Clonakilty singer Eve Clague has released her debut album, Caught in Words. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Nov 24

Behind the music - Marr Not Meeger

Emerging Irish artist Marr Not Meeger aka Rowan Meagher has released her new song, Yellow Car, which is taken from her debut EP The Boy In The Tree. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Oct 24

Behind the music - Ella Jinks

London singer and songwriter Ella Jinks has released her new single, Maybe In Another Life. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Sep 24

Behind the music - John Hegarty

John Hegarty releases his new album Daydreaming this Friday and plays Whelan's of Dublin accompanied by Mary Barnecutt on cello and Kenneth Rice on violin on 22 September. We asked John the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Sep 24

Róis. Photo credit: Órlaith Mac Eoin Manus

Behind the music - Róis

Fermanagh composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic artist Róis has released Caoine, the first single from her new EP Mo Léan, and announced concert dates. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 15 Sep 24

Tessa Rose Jackson. Photo credit: Bibian Bingen

Behind the music - Tessa Rose Jackson

London-based Dutch artist Tessa Rose Jackson has released her new single, Stick In The Mud. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Sep 24

Liv Monaghan. Photo credit: Mical Valusek

Behind the music - Liv Monaghan

Paris-based Irish singer-songwriter Liv Monaghan has released the video for her new song, Alltar, which was shot in Glendalough. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Sep 24

Behind the music - Logan Taylor

American singer-songwriter Logan Taylor has released her new single, Some Other Woman, ahead of her debut album. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 Aug 24

Behind the music - Sun Mahshene

Emerging Irish post shoegaze band Sun Mahshene have released their new single, Pale Azure, with their new album, A Place We've Never Been, to follow in August. We asked the band's guitarist Robert Crosbie the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Jul 24

Behind the music - The Southbank Satellites

The Southbank Satellites have released their new single, All My Pride is Gone. We asked singer Ray McCormack the BIG questions . . .

Southbank Satellites • 28 May 24

Behind the music - Just Alice

Emerging County Laois pop-folk artist Just Alice (Alice Laffan) has released her new single, Wait. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Music • 25 May 24

Behind the music - Daria Mirea

Romanian singer Daria Mirea has released her new single, Before It Gets Dark. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 May 24

Taylor Byrne. Photo credits: Marie H Junker

Behind the music - Taylor Byrne

Multi-instrumental, singer/songwriter and frontman of Franco-Irish ensemble, The Celtic Social Club, Taylor Byrne has released 22 & Feelin' Sorta Aimless, the lead single from his upcoming debut EP. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Apr 24

Behind The Music - Ruth McGinley

Derry-born pianist Ruth McGinley performs as part of the Perspectives series in the National Concert Hall, Dublin on 2 May. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Apr 24

Joni Mitchell