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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

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

Presh Music: "My music is soulful, vulnerable, and rooted in storytelling. It's shaped by my gospel background and mixes Afrobeats and emotional pop with themes like perseverance, growth, and inner healing."

Behind the music - Presh Music

Dublin-based artist Presh Music has released his new single, This Feeling. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Jun

Ross A: "Narrative-laden alt-folk. Earthy, textured. Multi-faceted."

Behind the music - Ross A

Kildare-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and voiceover artist Ross A has released his new single, Heartland Girl. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 May

Pearse McGloughlin. Photo credit: Nathan Magee

Behind the music - Pearse McGloughlin

Irish singer-songwriter Pearse McGloughlin has released his new EP, The Falls, "an exploration of sound, memory, and transformation." We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 Apr

Charlotte OC: "I'm drawn to moody, dramatic, and emotionally charged sounds, and I think that's where I tend to lean when it comes to creating my music." Photo credit: Stewart Baxter

Behind the music - Charlotte OC

Charlotte OC has released her new single, God, We Tried, from her forthcoming EP. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 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

Don Baker on stage at the Venue Theatre Ratoath. Photo credit: Enda Casey - Gasun Photography

Behind the music - Don Baker

Don Baker has released his new single, Magnolia, from his latest album, Don Baker and Special Guests, and announced nationwide tour dates. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Feb

Behind the music - Patrick Rafter

Irish violinist Patrick Rafter has announced a Christmas-themed classical music festival in his hometown of Kilkenny later this month, with an extra date in Cork in December. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Nov 24

Leonard Cohen died in 2016 at the age of 82

Trump in row with Leonard Cohen's estate over song

Leonard Cohen's estate has reportedly issued a cease and desist letter to Donald Trump after he used Rufus Wainwright's cover of Hallelujah at a rally.

Music • 16 Oct 24

It is not the first time Leonard Cohen's estate has moved against Donald Trump for use of the song Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen estate 'in new legal move against Trump'

Leonard Cohen's estate has reportedly issued a cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump after he used Rufus Wainwright's cover of Hallelujah at a rally.

Music • 15 Oct 24

Isidore. Photo credit: Aidan Dowling. Instagram: @aidanpostscringe

Behind the music - Isidore

Dublin solo act Isidore has released his second single, Friend of a Friend, and plays Ireland Music Week next week. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Sep 24

Behind the music - ALKY

Dublin indie rock artist ALKY aka Barry Reid has released his debut single, Dirty Tricks. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 Aug 24

Behind the music - Blánid

Irish indie-folk singer-songwriter Blánid has released her new single, Funeral Suit. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 31 Jul 24

Pinhole. Photo credit: Lanka Haouche Perren

Behind the music - Pinhole

Avant-garde Dingle/Cork-based band Pinhole have released their new single, Sweet Spot, and play Crane Lane, Cork on 27 June and Whelan's Upstairs, Dublin on 30 June. We asked Ciara O'Flynn of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Jun 24

Behind the music - The New Leaves

County Down folk band The New Leaves have released their debut album, A Sketch of Home. We asked lead singer and acoustic guitarist Declan McKay the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Jun 24

Behind the music - Freddy Black

Emerging Dublin alternative artist Freddy Black has released his new single, Cloak and Dagger. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Jun 24

Behind the music - Tom Barry

To mark World Environment Day (5 June), Galway-based songwriter (originally from Clonmel) Tom Barry has released his new single, Like Share Scroll On. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 Jun 24

Behind the music - Angus and Julia Stone

Sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone play The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin on 26 May as part of their Global Living Room Sessions tour in celebration of their new album, Cape Forestier. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Apr 24

The Kilfenora Céilí Band. Photo credits: Eamon Ward

Behind the music - The Kilfenora Céilí Band

The Kilfenora Céilí Band have announced their 2024 tour, including shows at The National Concert Hall, Dublin on 16 March and Leisureland, Galway on March 22. We asked band leader, banjo and mandolin player John Lynch the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Dec 23

Dustin O'Halloran. Photo credit: Anna Maggy

Behind the music - Dustin O'Halloran

Oscar-nominated American composer Dustin O'Halloran plays The Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin on 16 October as part of the Between the Notes concert series. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Oct 23

Behind the music - John Gibbons

Electronic dance music artist John Gibbons Has released his new single, All I Need featuring emerging Chicago-artist Treetalk. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Jun 23

Nick Cave: "(His) shows are extreme. Extremely politically incorrect and offensive on every possible level and she (Dame Edna) just lets loose."

Nick Cave hails the late Barry Humphries as a hero

Nick Cave has described the late entertainer Barry Humphries as a "great inspiration" for him growing up.

Music • 20 May 23

Kevin Herm Connolly: "I got kicked out of Irish college as a teenager."

Behind the music - Kevin Herm Connolly

Galway singer-songwriter Kevin Herm Connolly has returned with his new single Cariñito, ahead of the release of this third album later this year. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 May 23

Dubh Lee to see ya. Photo credit: Catriona Osborne

Behind the music - Dubh Lee

Irish alt rock artist Dubh Lee has released her debut EP Animals and Friends, and focus track, To My Sisters. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 May 23