Behind the music - Mantle Kildare four-piece Mantle have released their debut single, Fall Apart. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 Apr
Behind the music - Mantle Kildare four-piece Mantle have released their debut single, Fall Apart. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 Apr
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
Behind the music - The Carducci Quartet The Carducci Quartet perform the complete Shostakovich Quartet Cycle in Bantry House, Bantry, Co. Cork from 24 to 26 October. We asked Eoin Schmidt-Martin of the quartet the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Oct 25
Behind the music - The Carducci Quartet The Carducci Quartet perform the complete Shostakovich Quartet Cycle in Bantry House, Bantry, Co. Cork from 24 to 26 October. We asked Eoin Schmidt-Martin of the quartet the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Oct 25
Behind the music - Matt McIvor Folk singer Matt McIvor has released Park, the latest single from his debut album, One Word Stories. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 01 Sep 25
Behind the music - Matt McIvor Folk singer Matt McIvor has released Park, the latest single from his debut album, One Word Stories. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 01 Sep 25
Behind the music - Stepping On Lego Mayo act Stepping On Lego AKA Conor Waters has released his new single Teen In The Eighties, ahead of new album, Wide Eyes. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Aug 25
Behind the music - Stepping On Lego Mayo act Stepping On Lego AKA Conor Waters has released his new single Teen In The Eighties, ahead of new album, Wide Eyes. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 23 Aug 25
Behind the music - Lucy Kitchen Southampton-based singer Lucy Kitchen has released her new single, Red Skies. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Aug 25
Behind the music - Lucy Kitchen Southampton-based singer Lucy Kitchen has released her new single, Red Skies. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Aug 25
Drummer Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam after 27 years Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has said he is leaving the band after "27 fantastic years". Music • 07 Jul 25
Drummer Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam after 27 years Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has said he is leaving the band after "27 fantastic years". Music • 07 Jul 25
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 25
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 25
Inhaler take a deep breath and embrace pop on new album It's a challenge to get Inhaler front man Eli Hewson to stand or even sit still. We are in Studio 8 in the RTÉ Radio Centre and the singer is a constantly moving target. Music • 12 Feb 25
Inhaler take a deep breath and embrace pop on new album It's a challenge to get Inhaler front man Eli Hewson to stand or even sit still. We are in Studio 8 in the RTÉ Radio Centre and the singer is a constantly moving target. Music • 12 Feb 25
Behind the music - Nigel Connell Germany-based Meath man Nigel Connell has released his new single, Life To Begin. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 10 Sep 24
Behind the music - Nigel Connell Germany-based Meath man Nigel Connell has released his new single, Life To Begin. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 10 Sep 24
Behind the music - Briars Cork City-based alt-folk band Briars have released their new single, Qualms, and play Cork venue The Roundy on 31 July. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Jul 24
Behind the music - Briars Cork City-based alt-folk band Briars have released their new single, Qualms, and play Cork venue The Roundy on 31 July. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Jul 24
Behind the music - Mark Daly Cork rock singer/songwriter Mark Daly has released his new single, Better Off Alone, ahead of his new album Devil's Arms. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Jun 24
Behind the music - Mark Daly Cork rock singer/songwriter Mark Daly has released his new single, Better Off Alone, ahead of his new album Devil's Arms. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Jun 24
Behind the music - Four Way Mirror Dundalk alt-rock trio Four Way Mirror have released their debut album, Somewhere In Between. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 May 24
Behind the music - Four Way Mirror Dundalk alt-rock trio Four Way Mirror have released their debut album, Somewhere In Between. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 22 May 24
Pearl Jam announce Dublin summer show Pearl Jam have announced that they will play Dublin's Marlay Park on Saturday 22 June, subject to licence. Music • 13 Feb 24
Pearl Jam announce Dublin summer show Pearl Jam have announced that they will play Dublin's Marlay Park on Saturday 22 June, subject to licence. Music • 13 Feb 24
Behind the music - Foot Squeaker Gorey trio Foot Squeaker have released their new single, Silhouette. We asked drummer and backing vocalist Michael Lynch the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Sep 23
Behind the music - Foot Squeaker Gorey trio Foot Squeaker have released their new single, Silhouette. We asked drummer and backing vocalist Michael Lynch the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Sep 23
Behind the music - KAZMS Irish indie trio KAZMS have released their new single Nothing I Can Say. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Jan 23
Behind the music - KAZMS Irish indie trio KAZMS have released their new single Nothing I Can Say. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Jan 23
Pearl Jam's Vedder to release all-star new album Glen Hansard, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ringo Starr are among the names who will feature on Eddie Vedder's upcoming new album Earthling. Music • 14 Jan 22
Pearl Jam's Vedder to release all-star new album Glen Hansard, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ringo Starr are among the names who will feature on Eddie Vedder's upcoming new album Earthling. Music • 14 Jan 22
No Irish shows as yet but Adele announces London gigs Adele will play her first live shows in the UK in four years next year when she plays London's Hyde Park in July 2022. However, there are no signs of any Irish shows by the singer. Music • 27 Oct 21
No Irish shows as yet but Adele announces London gigs Adele will play her first live shows in the UK in four years next year when she plays London's Hyde Park in July 2022. However, there are no signs of any Irish shows by the singer. Music • 27 Oct 21
Behind the music: Rachel Voloczi, New Airs New Airs have just released their version of the classic Ain't No Ash Will Burn. We ask the group's Rachel Voloczi the BIG questions... Music • 04 Sep 20
Behind the music: Rachel Voloczi, New Airs New Airs have just released their version of the classic Ain't No Ash Will Burn. We ask the group's Rachel Voloczi the BIG questions... Music • 04 Sep 20
Pearl Jam dynamite despair on huge-hearted Gigaton The worst time to release a new record turns out to be exactly when it's most needed, with Pearl Jam's 11th album dual-powered by another contradiction: it makes you cherish the security of home while longing for wide open spaces. Music Review • 31 Mar 20
Pearl Jam dynamite despair on huge-hearted Gigaton The worst time to release a new record turns out to be exactly when it's most needed, with Pearl Jam's 11th album dual-powered by another contradiction: it makes you cherish the security of home while longing for wide open spaces. Music Review • 31 Mar 20
Pearl Jam cancel London gig as Vedder loses voice American rock band Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their gig at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night as singer Eddie Vedder has "completely lost his voice". Music • 19 Jun 18
Pearl Jam cancel London gig as Vedder loses voice American rock band Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their gig at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night as singer Eddie Vedder has "completely lost his voice". Music • 19 Jun 18
Biffy Clyro 'start at the top' with Dublin show Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston has told RTÉ Entertainment that they decided to kick off their upcoming unplugged tour in Dublin because they wanted to "start at the top". Music • 28 May 18
Biffy Clyro 'start at the top' with Dublin show Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston has told RTÉ Entertainment that they decided to kick off their upcoming unplugged tour in Dublin because they wanted to "start at the top". Music • 28 May 18
Biffy Clyro resurrect MTV Unplugged Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston tells Harry Guerin about the recording of the band's new album, MTV Unplugged: Live at Roundhouse London, and re-launching the iconic TV series. Music • 27 May 18
Biffy Clyro resurrect MTV Unplugged Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston tells Harry Guerin about the recording of the band's new album, MTV Unplugged: Live at Roundhouse London, and re-launching the iconic TV series. Music • 27 May 18
Tupac, Joan Baez and Pearl Jam enter Hall of Fame The late rap legend Tupac Shakur joined Joan Baez, Pearl Jam and British prog legends Yes after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. rock and roll hall of fame • 09 Apr 17
Tupac, Joan Baez and Pearl Jam enter Hall of Fame The late rap legend Tupac Shakur joined Joan Baez, Pearl Jam and British prog legends Yes after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. rock and roll hall of fame • 09 Apr 17
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2017 announced The inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 have been named, with Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey and Elecric Light Orchestra being inducted. Entertainment • 21 Dec 16
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2017 announced The inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 have been named, with Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey and Elecric Light Orchestra being inducted. Entertainment • 21 Dec 16
