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Behind the music - CARRON

Celtic folk trio CARRON have released their new single, Crossed Wires, from their forthcoming debut album, siúr.. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Sep

Pale Waves' Baron-Gracie says 'bands are a dying breed'

Pale Waves frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie says that "bands are a dying breed" while insisting that it is "so hard" for groups to grow in the modern era.

Music • 24 Aug

Cranberries found Dolores O'Riordan outtakes tough

The Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler said he was surprised at how difficult he found listening to old studio recordings of the band's late singer Dolores O'Riordan.

Music • 20 Aug

Behind the music - Ro Malone

LA-based Irish pop singer Ro Malone has released her new single, Hello Hello Sunshine. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Music • 10 May

Behind the music - Eddie Winston

Dublin singer Eddie Winston has released his second single, Build a Bridge. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 15 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

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

Danny Forde. Photo credit: Ruth Medjber www.ruthlessimagery.com

Behind the music - IFTA nominee Danny Forde

Irish musician Danny Forde's music is nominated for Best Original Music at the IFTAS this Friday for the for the Irish co-produced movie The Apprentice. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Feb

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 - 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

Left on Read: "Want music at your divorce proceedings? We got you covered!"

Behind the music - Left on Read

Limerick-based indie rock band Left On Read have released their new single, Most of All. We asked frontman Steve Tynan the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 31 May 23

Behind the music - Kellie Lewis

Kellie Lewis, a Limerick-based pop rock singer Kellie Lewis has released her new single, Battle of Love. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Apr 23

Behind the music - Sinead Ann

Irish-German alternative folk singer songwriter Sinead Ann has released her debut single, Lemonzest. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Oct 22

Behind the music - Beabadoobee

Critically-acclaimed Gen Z pop star Beabadoobee has released her second studio album, Beatopia, and plays Dublin and Belfast this this October. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Jul 22

Cranberries guitarist unveils single from his new duo

The Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan has unveiled the debut single for The Puro, his new music project with singer-songwriter Mell Peck.

Music • 17 May 22

New charity album of Cranberries covers released

Sinéad O'Connor, Wyvern Lingo and Pillow Queens are among the Irish acts who have recorded cover versions of songs by The Cranberries for Salvation: inspired by The Cranberries, a new album in aid of Pieta.

Music • 11 Mar 22

Irish artists appear on new Cranberries covers album

Sinead O'Connor, Pillow Queens, Wyvern Lingo, and Kodaline are among the Irish acts who have contributed to Salvation: Inspired by The Cranberries, a new charity album in support of Pieta.

Music • 12 Oct 21

Windmill Lane Recording Studios has played host to everyone from U2 to Lady Gaga

U2 and Westlife to feature on new Windmill Lane album

Songs by The Cranberries, R.E.M., U2, Phil Lynott, and Westlife will feature on a new limited-edition vinyl only album of acts who have recorded at Dublin's famous studio Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

Music • 05 Oct 21

Eva Campbell appeared on The Voice UK when she was 16

Voice UK contestant from Dublin releases debut single

Dublin singer Eva Campbell, who made it to the knock-out rounds of The Voice UK in 2019, will release her debut single Echo this October.

Music • 22 Sep 21

Wild Love: "We are a band trying to give pop music some of the attitude and frankness it needs."

Behind the music - Wild Love

Nashville-based indie pop band Wild Love have released their new single, I Hate That I Need You. We asked band member and Irishman Brandon Gorman the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Sep 21

Emma Langford (left) and Kellie Lewis during Friday night's performance

Late Late Show pays tribute to Dolores O'Riordan

The Late Late Show paid a beautiful musical tribute to the late Dolores O'Riordan on Friday as her mother Eileen and Cranberries bandmate Fergal Lawler watched on in the studio.

Music • 09 Sep 21

Noel Hogan of The Cranberries remembers Dolores

Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan has recalled the sadness and "heaviness" the band felt while completing their final album after the death of front woman Dolores O'Riordan.

Music • 06 Aug 21

Olivia Rodrigo: 2021's biggest breakthrough star

Olivia Rodrigo spends eighth week at No. 1 in Ireland

2021's biggest breakthrough star Olivia Rodrigo has denied British rapper KSI his second Number 1 on the official Irish albums chart.

Music • 23 Jul 21

Irish Women in Harmony release new single

Irish Women in Harmony, the collective of Irish female singers and musicians who scored a hit last year with their version of Dreams by The Cranberries, have released their new song and it's a cover of A Woman's Heart favourite, Only a Woman.

Music • 23 Jul 21

Orla Gartland: "I scream my head off in the outro of the song and that scream is meant to feel like a huge release, like the moment you let it all out." Photo credit: Karina Barberis

Behind the music - Orla Gartland

Fast-rising Dublin singer-songwriter-producer Orla Gartland has released her new single, Zombie! We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Apr 21