Behind the music - Electric Penguins Ambient-electro Dublin duo The Electric Penguins have released their new album, The Way Lights a Fire, Pt.1. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Aug
Behind the music - Electric Penguins Ambient-electro Dublin duo The Electric Penguins have released their new album, The Way Lights a Fire, Pt.1. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Aug
Behind the music - Jakko M. Jakszyk King Crimson lead singer and second guitarist Jakko M. Jakszyk has released his new solo album Son Of Glen. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Jun
Behind the music - Jakko M. Jakszyk King Crimson lead singer and second guitarist Jakko M. Jakszyk has released his new solo album Son Of Glen. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Jun
Behind the music - Emma Rawicz Jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz and her quartet tour Ireland from 4 to 13 June playing Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Wicklow, Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Kildare. We asked Emma the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 18 May
Behind the music - Emma Rawicz Jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz and her quartet tour Ireland from 4 to 13 June playing Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Wicklow, Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Kildare. We asked Emma the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 18 May
Behind the music - Mark Morriss of The Bluetones Britpop band The Bluetones have returned after a 14-Year hiatus with a new EP, Drive Thru, and and gigs in Dublin, Galway and Belfast. We asked front man Mark Morriss the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Oct 24
Behind the music - Mark Morriss of The Bluetones Britpop band The Bluetones have returned after a 14-Year hiatus with a new EP, Drive Thru, and and gigs in Dublin, Galway and Belfast. We asked front man Mark Morriss the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Oct 24
Behind the music - Will Bates London-born film score composer Will Bates has released his new album, The Pirate Album. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 19 Aug 24
Behind the music - Will Bates London-born film score composer Will Bates has released his new album, The Pirate Album. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Music • 19 Aug 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 - 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 - FODÉ English American trio FODÉ have released their new single, Dead Poets. We asked front man Fodé Busia asked the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 Feb 24
Behind the music - FODÉ English American trio FODÉ have released their new single, Dead Poets. We asked front man Fodé Busia asked the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 20 Feb 24
Behind the music - Ken Nolan Ken Nolan has teamed up with fellow Carlow musicians to produce his new album, On The Edge Of A New Swell. We asked Ken the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Jan 24
Behind the music - Ken Nolan Ken Nolan has teamed up with fellow Carlow musicians to produce his new album, On The Edge Of A New Swell. We asked Ken the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 28 Jan 24
The Eagles announce UK shows as part of farewell tour The Eagles have announced a three-night run of shows in Manchester. Music • 22 Jan 24
The Eagles announce UK shows as part of farewell tour The Eagles have announced a three-night run of shows in Manchester. Music • 22 Jan 24
Behind the music - Wine Mom Dublin fourpiece Wine Mom have released their debut single, Blood Moon, and play the Workman's Club, Dublin on 20 December. We asked bassist Millie Moloney the BIG questions . .. Behind the Music • 15 Dec 23
Behind the music - Wine Mom Dublin fourpiece Wine Mom have released their debut single, Blood Moon, and play the Workman's Club, Dublin on 20 December. We asked bassist Millie Moloney the BIG questions . .. Behind the Music • 15 Dec 23
Behind the music - High Fade Edinburgh funk-rock and disco trio High Fade have released their new single, Fur Coat, ahead of their upcoming tour. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Sep 23
Behind the music - High Fade Edinburgh funk-rock and disco trio High Fade have released their new single, Fur Coat, ahead of their upcoming tour. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Sep 23
Behind the music - Autre Monde Autre Monde have released their new album, Sensitive Assignments, on the Popical Island label and launch their national tour tonight. We asked Padraig Cooney (bass, synth, vocals) the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Sep 23
Behind the music - Autre Monde Autre Monde have released their new album, Sensitive Assignments, on the Popical Island label and launch their national tour tonight. We asked Padraig Cooney (bass, synth, vocals) the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 Sep 23
A double whammy of classic Steely Dan albums This twin re-release of The Dan's 1973's masterpiece Countdown to Ecstasy and 1974's soft rocking commercial hit Pretzel Logic is long overdue Music • 03 Sep 23
A double whammy of classic Steely Dan albums This twin re-release of The Dan's 1973's masterpiece Countdown to Ecstasy and 1974's soft rocking commercial hit Pretzel Logic is long overdue Music • 03 Sep 23
Behind the music - Slouch Dublin alt-rockers Slouch have released their debut album, I Got This Job because I'm too Stupid to Steal. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Jun 23
Behind the music - Slouch Dublin alt-rockers Slouch have released their debut album, I Got This Job because I'm too Stupid to Steal. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Jun 23
Jazz great Wayne Shorter dies aged 89 Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died aged 89. Music • 02 Mar 23
Jazz great Wayne Shorter dies aged 89 Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died aged 89. Music • 02 Mar 23
Reviewed: Horace Silver – 5 Original Albums Horace Silver's distinctive piano figure from his Song for My Father provided the immortal intro to Steely Dan's Ricky Don't Lose That Number. The work of the pianist and composer will prove immortal too and these five albums are the perfect introduction. Music Reviews • 25 Oct 18
Reviewed: Horace Silver – 5 Original Albums Horace Silver's distinctive piano figure from his Song for My Father provided the immortal intro to Steely Dan's Ricky Don't Lose That Number. The work of the pianist and composer will prove immortal too and these five albums are the perfect introduction. Music Reviews • 25 Oct 18
Steely Dan return to Dublin to play 3Arena Steely Dan will return to Dublin to play the 3Arena next year - just 16 months after their last shows at the same venue in October 2017. Music • 03 Sep 18
Steely Dan return to Dublin to play 3Arena Steely Dan will return to Dublin to play the 3Arena next year - just 16 months after their last shows at the same venue in October 2017. Music • 03 Sep 18
Steely Dan reel back years and do it again in Dublin Playing the second of two nights at Dublin's 3Arena, Steely Dan mixed musical sophistication with sheer pop smarts Steely Dan • 02 Nov 17
Steely Dan reel back years and do it again in Dublin Playing the second of two nights at Dublin's 3Arena, Steely Dan mixed musical sophistication with sheer pop smarts Steely Dan • 02 Nov 17
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen cancels shows due to illness Steely Dan's Donald Fagen has cancelled the last dates of his North American solo tour due to illness. steely dan • 15 Sep 17
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen cancels shows due to illness Steely Dan's Donald Fagen has cancelled the last dates of his North American solo tour due to illness. steely dan • 15 Sep 17
Walter Becker's daughter pays moving tribute to her dad Walter Becker's adopted daughter Sayan has written a loving tribute to her father, the co-founder of Steely Dan, who passed away on Sunday, aged 67. Entertainment • 07 Sep 17
Walter Becker's daughter pays moving tribute to her dad Walter Becker's adopted daughter Sayan has written a loving tribute to her father, the co-founder of Steely Dan, who passed away on Sunday, aged 67. Entertainment • 07 Sep 17
Steely Dan concerts go ahead after Becker's passing The Steely Dan concerts at 3Arena, Dublin will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday October 28 (sold out) with an extra concert date on Monday October 30. The band's co-founder, song-writer and guitarist, Walter Becker died on Sunday, aged 67. Entertainment • 06 Sep 17
Steely Dan concerts go ahead after Becker's passing The Steely Dan concerts at 3Arena, Dublin will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday October 28 (sold out) with an extra concert date on Monday October 30. The band's co-founder, song-writer and guitarist, Walter Becker died on Sunday, aged 67. Entertainment • 06 Sep 17
Nile Rodgers, Ryan Adams pay tribute to Walter Becker Ryan Adams, Nile Rodgers and Julian Lennon are among the fellow musicians who have been playing tribute to Walter Becker, the Steely Dan guitarist and co-founder who died on Sunday aged 67. Entertainment • 04 Sep 17
Nile Rodgers, Ryan Adams pay tribute to Walter Becker Ryan Adams, Nile Rodgers and Julian Lennon are among the fellow musicians who have been playing tribute to Walter Becker, the Steely Dan guitarist and co-founder who died on Sunday aged 67. Entertainment • 04 Sep 17
Do it again: Steely Dan add extra Dublin date Classic US jazz rock supergroup Steely Dan will play a second date at Dublin's 3Arena this October as part of BluesFest 2017, their first gigs in Ireland since they played The Point in 1996. Entertainment • 21 Aug 17
Do it again: Steely Dan add extra Dublin date Classic US jazz rock supergroup Steely Dan will play a second date at Dublin's 3Arena this October as part of BluesFest 2017, their first gigs in Ireland since they played The Point in 1996. Entertainment • 21 Aug 17
Reeling in the years: Steely Dan to play Dublin Classic US jazz rock supergroup Steely Dan will play Dublin's 3Arena this October, their first gig in Ireland since they played The Point in 1996. steely dan • 09 May 17
Reeling in the years: Steely Dan to play Dublin Classic US jazz rock supergroup Steely Dan will play Dublin's 3Arena this October, their first gig in Ireland since they played The Point in 1996. steely dan • 09 May 17
John Beasley presents Monk'estra American composer and pianist John Beasley has played with Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, James Brown and the Spice Girls, as well as being lead arranger on America's Got Talent and American Idol. Here he tackles Thelonious Monk with a big band. Album Reviews • 17 Nov 16
John Beasley presents Monk'estra American composer and pianist John Beasley has played with Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, James Brown and the Spice Girls, as well as being lead arranger on America's Got Talent and American Idol. Here he tackles Thelonious Monk with a big band. Album Reviews • 17 Nov 16
