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Behind the music - Diving Horse

Glasgow band Diving Horse have released their new self-titled EP and new single Five After Dark. We asked Gavin Marshall of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Jun

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

All Together Now festival returns to Curraghmore Estate, Waterford on the Bank Holiday Weekend of 1 to 4 August 2024

All Together Now 2024 announces first five acts

The National, Jorja Smith, Future Islands, Bakar, and Barry Can't Swim are the first acts announced for the All Together Now festival at Curraghmore Estate, Waterford on the Bank Holiday Weekend of 1 to 4 August 2024.

Music • 07 Dec 23

Behind the music - Good Strangers

Irish indie band Good Strangers have released their new EP, Adult Teenage Novels. We asked Conor Quinn from the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Nov 23

Behind the music: Derek Ellard & Future Business Model

Galway alt-rock act Derek Ellard and The Future Business Model have released their new single, Three Sheets To The Wind. We asked Derek the BIG questions . . .

Music • 06 Mar 23

Ed Sheeran says he felt the need to vent on new album

Ed Sheeran has thanked Aaron Dessner of The National for helping to "bring out a side of me I had put on mute for so long" while recording his upcoming album.

Music • 03 Mar 23

Behind the music - Sarah Buckley

Cork alt-folk singer songwriter Sarah Buckley has released her new song, Magic Powers. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 Sep 22

Paul Walsh: "A few people have been surprised to see that 'the guy from the telly' is now writing/releasing songs!"

Behind the music - Pink Rabbits

He's more familiar to TV viewers as a sports presenter/reporter with Virgin Media News, but Galway man Paul Walsh has revealed a different side this year, by releasing music for the first time. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Oct 21

Taylor Swift unveils previously unreleased All Over Me

Taylor Swift has shared the first of six previously unreleased songs for her re-recorded version of the album Fearless.

Music • 26 Mar 21

Behind the music - Sam Wickens

NI Music Prize nominee Sam Wickens has released his new single, Strange.24. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Music • 24 Nov 20

Taylor Swift reveals surprise new album is imminent

Taylor Swift has surprised fans by announcing the imminent release of her new album, folklore.

Music • 23 Jul 20

Behind the music: MYTH

Dublin-based rockers MYTH have just released their new single, 1:45. We ask them the BIG questions.

Music • 30 Jun 20

Sinéad O'Connor, The National announce Irish shows

Sinéad O'Connor and The National will both play three gigs in Ireland next summer.

Music • 03 Dec 19

Dark indie rockers The National win first Grammy

US band The National have won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album for Sleep Well Beast, an intricately recorded album built from the quintet's walls of dark sound.

the Grammy Awards • 29 Jan 18

Lisa Hannigan joins the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the Opera House in Cork tonight

Live stream Lisa Hannigan & the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra

Calling all music fans! You can live stream this very special concert, as part of Cork's Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival, tonight from 8pm.

Lisa Hannigan • 14 Sep 17

The National: if you go down to the woods today . . .

The National release new music and announce Irish gig

US angst rockers The National have announced details of their new album and a return to Ireland with gigs in Cork and Dublin.

the national • 11 May 17

Kendrick Lamar headlining this year's Longitude Festival in July

Kendrick Lamar to headline Longitude

This year's Longitude Festival is shaping up nicely with Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar headlining on Friday, Major Lazer topping the bill on Saturday and The National closing the festival on Sunday.

Entertainment • 22 Jan 16

The National are playing the Galway International Arts Festival on July 16

Win! Tickets to The National at GIAF

We have two pairs of tickets to giveaway for The National on Wednesday 16 July at the Galway International Arts Festival.

Entertainment • 08 Jul 14

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