Behind the music - Phelim Drew Felim Drew, singer, actor and son of Ronnie, brings his Remembering Ronnie show to the Culture Date With Dublin 8 Festival this May. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Apr
Behind the music - Phelim Drew Felim Drew, singer, actor and son of Ronnie, brings his Remembering Ronnie show to the Culture Date With Dublin 8 Festival this May. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Apr
Behind the music - The Wran Waterford alt-trad band The Wran have released their new instrumental track, Fear Dearg, and announced their debut album, The Stone Man, for autumn release. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Apr
Behind the music - The Wran Waterford alt-trad band The Wran have released their new instrumental track, Fear Dearg, and announced their debut album, The Stone Man, for autumn release. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Apr
Behind the music - Frieda Star UK indie act Frieda Star have released their new single, The Kerb, To The Louvre. We asked front man Garren Hickman the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Apr
Behind the music - Frieda Star UK indie act Frieda Star have released their new single, The Kerb, To The Louvre. We asked front man Garren Hickman the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Apr
Behind the music - The Guzzlers Limerick brother duo The Guzzlers have released their debut single, 20 Pints To Cherbourg. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Mar
Behind the music - The Guzzlers Limerick brother duo The Guzzlers have released their debut single, 20 Pints To Cherbourg. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 Mar
Hozier joins Jessie Buckley on new MacGowan tribute album Duets between Jessie Buckley and Hozier and Johnny Depp and Imelda May will feature on a new tribute album to the late Pogues front man Shane MacGowan. Music • 12 Mar
Hozier joins Jessie Buckley on new MacGowan tribute album Duets between Jessie Buckley and Hozier and Johnny Depp and Imelda May will feature on a new tribute album to the late Pogues front man Shane MacGowan. Music • 12 Mar
Guest vocalists to join The Pogues on greatest hits tour Guest vocalists and musicians will join The Pogues on their greatest hits tour for dates in Dublin, Belfast and Killarney this December. Music • 12 Mar
Guest vocalists to join The Pogues on greatest hits tour Guest vocalists and musicians will join The Pogues on their greatest hits tour for dates in Dublin, Belfast and Killarney this December. Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Shelly Bom Pop Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Séan Griffin After 25-years years fronting Irish-American punk-roots outfit The Ruffians, American singer songwriter Seán Griffin has released his debut solo single, Be My Girl. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Mar
Behind the music - Séan Griffin After 25-years years fronting Irish-American punk-roots outfit The Ruffians, American singer songwriter Seán Griffin has released his debut solo single, Be My Girl. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Mar
The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken The Pogues have announced the death of their drummer Andrew Ranken, aged 72, with "deep sadness". Music • 11 Feb
The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken The Pogues have announced the death of their drummer Andrew Ranken, aged 72, with "deep sadness". Music • 11 Feb
Behind the music - Iona Zajac Scottish multi-instrumentalist Iona Zajac has released her debut album, Bang, and has been announced as the new touring vocalist and harp player with The Pogues. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Nov 25
Behind the music - Iona Zajac Scottish multi-instrumentalist Iona Zajac has released her debut album, Bang, and has been announced as the new touring vocalist and harp player with The Pogues. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Nov 25
Behind the music - Niall McNamee Actor and singer Niall McNamee has released his debut album, Glass and Mirrors. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Oct 25
Behind the music - Niall McNamee Actor and singer Niall McNamee has released his debut album, Glass and Mirrors. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Oct 25
Behind the music - Brògeal Scottish folk-punk indie pop outfit Brògeal play dates across Ireland his month. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 02 Oct 25
Behind the music - Brògeal Scottish folk-punk indie pop outfit Brògeal play dates across Ireland his month. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 02 Oct 25
Behind the music - Ultras Irish indie band Ultras have released their new single, Who Did It. We asked lead singer Jay O'Donghue the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Sep 25
Behind the music - Ultras Irish indie band Ultras have released their new single, Who Did It. We asked lead singer Jay O'Donghue the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Sep 25
Behind the music - Ispini Na hEireann Irish duo Ispini Na hEireann play the Sláinte Sessions in Jameson Distillery Bow St in Dublin tonight as part of Culture Night. We asked Tomás of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Sep 25
Behind the music - Ispini Na hEireann Irish duo Ispini Na hEireann play the Sláinte Sessions in Jameson Distillery Bow St in Dublin tonight as part of Culture Night. We asked Tomás of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 19 Sep 25
New tour gives insights into Shane MacGowan's Tipperary Unravelling Shane: The Shane MacGowan Tour, a new guide to the places in Tipperary that inspired the life and lyrics of the late Pogues singer has been launched by his sister Siobhan and Shane's widow Victoria Mary Clarke. Music • 19 Sep 25
New tour gives insights into Shane MacGowan's Tipperary Unravelling Shane: The Shane MacGowan Tour, a new guide to the places in Tipperary that inspired the life and lyrics of the late Pogues singer has been launched by his sister Siobhan and Shane's widow Victoria Mary Clarke. Music • 19 Sep 25
Behind the music - The White Horse Guitar Club The White Horse Guitar Club have announced their second album, Sos Beag, and will play a 16-date nationwide Irish tour. We asked Joe Philpott of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Sep 25
Behind the music - The White Horse Guitar Club The White Horse Guitar Club have announced their second album, Sos Beag, and will play a 16-date nationwide Irish tour. We asked Joe Philpott of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Sep 25
Behind the music - Ivan Nicolas Irish rock artist Ivan Nicolas has released his new single, Voodoo Love. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Aug 25
Behind the music - Ivan Nicolas Irish rock artist Ivan Nicolas has released his new single, Voodoo Love. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 25 Aug 25
Behind the music - Last Apollo Irish-born, London-based artist and composer Last Apollo aka Lucy Rice has released new single, Dandelion. We asked her BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Jun 25
Behind the music - Last Apollo Irish-born, London-based artist and composer Last Apollo aka Lucy Rice has released new single, Dandelion. We asked her BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 Jun 25
Kneecap teases new music amid police investigation Rap trio Kneecap has teased the release of new music amid an investigation by UK counter-terrorism officers into footage that allegedly shows the group calling for the deaths of MPs. Music • 02 May 25
Kneecap teases new music amid police investigation Rap trio Kneecap has teased the release of new music amid an investigation by UK counter-terrorism officers into footage that allegedly shows the group calling for the deaths of MPs. Music • 02 May 25
Behind the music - Good Friend Northern Irish punk trio Good Friend have premiered the video for their Ramones-referencing single, Bonzo Goes To Belfast, and support US band The Mezingers on upcoming Irish dates. We asked Good Friend's vocalist Adam Carroll the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Mar 25
Behind the music - Good Friend Northern Irish punk trio Good Friend have premiered the video for their Ramones-referencing single, Bonzo Goes To Belfast, and support US band The Mezingers on upcoming Irish dates. We asked Good Friend's vocalist Adam Carroll the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Mar 25
Behind the music - Cronin Longford duo Cronin have released their new single, Overlooking Paris, from their upcoming EP, which is due in April. We asked Mick of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Feb 25
Behind the music - Cronin Longford duo Cronin have released their new single, Overlooking Paris, from their upcoming EP, which is due in April. We asked Mick of the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Feb 25
Here's Ireland's Christmas No 1 US singer Gracie Abrams has held off competition from festive classics by The Pogues and Mariah Carey to claim Ireland's Christmas No 1 with her song That's So True. Music • 20 Dec 24
Here's Ireland's Christmas No 1 US singer Gracie Abrams has held off competition from festive classics by The Pogues and Mariah Carey to claim Ireland's Christmas No 1 with her song That's So True. Music • 20 Dec 24
Pogues say MacGowan's 'spirit lives on' in album gigs The Pogues have paid tribute to late frontman Shane MacGowan, saying his "spirit lives on" as they prepare to perform their second album Rum Sodomy & the Lash in full for its 40th anniversary next year. Music • 23 Nov 24
Pogues say MacGowan's 'spirit lives on' in album gigs The Pogues have paid tribute to late frontman Shane MacGowan, saying his "spirit lives on" as they prepare to perform their second album Rum Sodomy & the Lash in full for its 40th anniversary next year. Music • 23 Nov 24
The Pogues announce guests for Dublin gig Members of Fontaines D.C. and Lankum, John Francis Flynn and Nadine Shah are among guests who will play a gig to mark the 40th Anniversary The Pogues' debut album Red Roses For Me in Dublin this December. Music • 02 Sep 24
The Pogues announce guests for Dublin gig Members of Fontaines D.C. and Lankum, John Francis Flynn and Nadine Shah are among guests who will play a gig to mark the 40th Anniversary The Pogues' debut album Red Roses For Me in Dublin this December. Music • 02 Sep 24
Behind the music - Mikey Cullen Hip-hop and spoken poetry artist Mikey Cullen has released his new single. Rare Old Signs. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 09 Aug 24
Behind the music - Mikey Cullen Hip-hop and spoken poetry artist Mikey Cullen has released his new single. Rare Old Signs. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 09 Aug 24
