Behind the music - Coilguns Swiss post-hardcore/metal band Coilguns have released their new single, Nightshifter, from their upcoming EP, Lost Love. We asked the band's guitarist Jona the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 21 Sep
Behind the music - Coilguns Swiss post-hardcore/metal band Coilguns have released their new single, Nightshifter, from their upcoming EP, Lost Love. We asked the band's guitarist Jona the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 21 Sep
Behind the music - Little Known Cork indie-rock act Little Known have released their new single, Headwreck. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Jun
Behind the music - Little Known Cork indie-rock act Little Known have released their new single, Headwreck. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 04 Jun
Behind the music - Fintan McKahey Cork-based singer/songwriter/producer Fintan McKahey has released his new song, Higher Place. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Apr
Behind the music - Fintan McKahey Cork-based singer/songwriter/producer Fintan McKahey has released his new song, Higher Place. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Apr
Behind the music - Runner Dublin trio Runner have released their debut single, View, and play Whelan's, Dublin on 23 January. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Jan
Behind the music - Runner Dublin trio Runner have released their debut single, View, and play Whelan's, Dublin on 23 January. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Jan
Behind the music - Awild Mind Clare-based singer songwriter Awild Mind has released their debut single, Boys of the Choir. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Dec 24
Behind the music - Awild Mind Clare-based singer songwriter Awild Mind has released their debut single, Boys of the Choir. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Dec 24
Behind the music - Awild Mind Clare-based singer songwriter Awild Mind has released their debut single, Boys of the Choir. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Dec 24
Behind the music - Awild Mind Clare-based singer songwriter Awild Mind has released their debut single, Boys of the Choir. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 Dec 24
Behind the music - Marcus Magee and The Hollawmen Cavan band Marcus Magee and The Hollawmen have released their new song, Mac Dee, and play Whelan's of Dublin on 18 July. We asked Marcus the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jun 24
Behind the music - Marcus Magee and The Hollawmen Cavan band Marcus Magee and The Hollawmen have released their new song, Mac Dee, and play Whelan's of Dublin on 18 July. We asked Marcus the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jun 24
Behind the music - Green Gurl Green Gurl have released their debut single, Monsters. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 May 24
Behind the music - Green Gurl Green Gurl have released their debut single, Monsters. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 May 24
US record producer and 'punk legend' Steve Albini dies Record producer Steve Albini, who worked with Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, has died aged 61, his recording studio has said. Music • 09 May 24
US record producer and 'punk legend' Steve Albini dies Record producer Steve Albini, who worked with Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, has died aged 61, his recording studio has said. Music • 09 May 24
Behind the music - The Personal Vanity Project Limerick trio The Personal Vanity Project have released their new single, Callan, from their self-titled debut album which is out on 25 May. We asked frontman Chris Quigley the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Mar 24
Behind the music - The Personal Vanity Project Limerick trio The Personal Vanity Project have released their new single, Callan, from their self-titled debut album which is out on 25 May. We asked frontman Chris Quigley the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Mar 24
Irish acts to perform Nirvana classic for Women's Aid Members of Kodaline, All Tvvins, Ham Sandwich and JJ72 are among the Irish musicians who are joining forces to perform Nirvana's landmark album Nevermind in full in aid of Women's Aid and to mark Nollaig na mBan this January in Dublin. Music • 20 Dec 23
Irish acts to perform Nirvana classic for Women's Aid Members of Kodaline, All Tvvins, Ham Sandwich and JJ72 are among the Irish musicians who are joining forces to perform Nirvana's landmark album Nevermind in full in aid of Women's Aid and to mark Nollaig na mBan this January in Dublin. Music • 20 Dec 23
Kurt Cobain's famous guitar to be exhibited in Kildare An exhibition celebrating late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is set to take place at The Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge next week. Music • 20 Oct 23
Kurt Cobain's famous guitar to be exhibited in Kildare An exhibition celebrating late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is set to take place at The Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge next week. Music • 20 Oct 23
Guitar played by Cobain at Nirvana's last gig for sale A guitar played by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's last performance is estimated to fetch between one million to two million US dollars at auction. Music • 09 Oct 23
Guitar played by Cobain at Nirvana's last gig for sale A guitar played by Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's last performance is estimated to fetch between one million to two million US dollars at auction. Music • 09 Oct 23
Behind the music - RATIOS Irish indie rock act RATIOS have released their new single, Take A Stab, and play Whelan's of Dublin on 22 September with support from Pebbledash. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Sep 23
Behind the music - RATIOS Irish indie rock act RATIOS have released their new single, Take A Stab, and play Whelan's of Dublin on 22 September with support from Pebbledash. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Sep 23
Behind the music - Bury Me With My Money Mayo alt-synth-rock band Bury Me With My Money, who are part of the Umbrella Records collective in Galway, have released their new single, Power of Flight. We asked the band's singer/songwriter Tomás Concannon the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Aug 23
Behind the music - Bury Me With My Money Mayo alt-synth-rock band Bury Me With My Money, who are part of the Umbrella Records collective in Galway, have released their new single, Power of Flight. We asked the band's singer/songwriter Tomás Concannon the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Aug 23
Behind the music - Amy Ellen Irish indie artist Amy Ellen has released her new single, Leave Me. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Aug 23
Behind the music - Amy Ellen Irish indie artist Amy Ellen has released her new single, Leave Me. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Aug 23
Behind the music - Virgins Belfast shoegaze group Virgins have released their new single, s l o w l y, l o n g. We asked Michael from the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Aug 23
Behind the music - Virgins Belfast shoegaze group Virgins have released their new single, s l o w l y, l o n g. We asked Michael from the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Aug 23
Behind the music - Wise Up New Irish trio Wise Up have released their new EP Soothe the Soul. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Jul 23
Behind the music - Wise Up New Irish trio Wise Up have released their new EP Soothe the Soul. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Jul 23
Behind the music - Static Vision Limerick trio Static Vision have released their new single, I Got Her Number. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Music • 27 Jun 23
Behind the music - Static Vision Limerick trio Static Vision have released their new single, I Got Her Number. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Music • 27 Jun 23
Foo Fighters at life-affirming best on But Here We Are Dedicated to the memories of Dave Grohl's mother Virginia and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, But Here We Are lives up to all the connotations that its Back in White cover suggests. Album Review • 05 Jun 23
Foo Fighters at life-affirming best on But Here We Are Dedicated to the memories of Dave Grohl's mother Virginia and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, But Here We Are lives up to all the connotations that its Back in White cover suggests. Album Review • 05 Jun 23
Sells like teen spirit? Cobain guitar up for auction A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is going under the hammer later this month in the United States. Music • 04 May 23
Sells like teen spirit? Cobain guitar up for auction A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is going under the hammer later this month in the United States. Music • 04 May 23
Behind the music - Emily Breeze Bristol-based noir-pop artist Emily Breeze has just released her new single, Ordinary Life. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Oct 22
Behind the music - Emily Breeze Bristol-based noir-pop artist Emily Breeze has just released her new single, Ordinary Life. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Oct 22
Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover A US federal judge has again dismissed the child pornography lawsuit filed by the man who as a baby was photographed naked for the cover of Nirvana's 1991 Nevermind album. Music • 06 Sep 22
Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover A US federal judge has again dismissed the child pornography lawsuit filed by the man who as a baby was photographed naked for the cover of Nirvana's 1991 Nevermind album. Music • 06 Sep 22
Behind the music - ELDR Emerging artist ELDR has released her second EP, Höly stranger. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May 22
Behind the music - ELDR Emerging artist ELDR has released her second EP, Höly stranger. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May 22
Kurt Cobain's Smells Like Teen Spirit guitar for sale An electric guitar used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain during the music video for the band's landmark hit Smells Like Teen Spirit is to go under the hammer for the first time. Music • 27 Apr 22
Kurt Cobain's Smells Like Teen Spirit guitar for sale An electric guitar used by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain during the music video for the band's landmark hit Smells Like Teen Spirit is to go under the hammer for the first time. Music • 27 Apr 22