Behind the music - Paul Callan Irish songwriter Paul Callan has released his new album, Over My Wishes. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 May 23
Behind the music - Paul Callan Irish songwriter Paul Callan has released his new album, Over My Wishes. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 May 23
Andy Rourke, The Smiths bassist, dies aged 59 The death has been announced of Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist with the iconic band The Smiths. He was 59 and had been battling cancer. Music • 19 May 23
Andy Rourke, The Smiths bassist, dies aged 59 The death has been announced of Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist with the iconic band The Smiths. He was 59 and had been battling cancer. Music • 19 May 23
Brixton Academy has its licence temporarily suspended Legendary London venue The O2 Academy Brixton has had its licence temporarily suspended after two people died in a crowd crush at the venue. Music • 22 Dec 22
Brixton Academy has its licence temporarily suspended Legendary London venue The O2 Academy Brixton has had its licence temporarily suspended after two people died in a crowd crush at the venue. Music • 22 Dec 22
Behind the music - Seven Purple Tigers German American indie rockers Seven Purple Tigers have released their new single, Clarity, from their upcoming EP Daydream Echo Chamber, scheduled for release on 11 November. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Oct 22
Behind the music - Seven Purple Tigers German American indie rockers Seven Purple Tigers have released their new single, Clarity, from their upcoming EP Daydream Echo Chamber, scheduled for release on 11 November. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 31 Oct 22
Behind the music - Gary Ó Nualláin Dublin singer Gary Ó Nualláin has released his new single, Children Of Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Oct 22
Behind the music - Gary Ó Nualláin Dublin singer Gary Ó Nualláin has released his new single, Children Of Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Oct 22
Mike Joyce and Morrissey's Strangeways Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 17 Oct 22
Mike Joyce and Morrissey's Strangeways Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 17 Oct 22
Behind the music - Silver Owls Cork band Silver Owls have released their debut EP, Serpentine, along with three accompanying videos. We asked bass player and guitarist Eddie Butt the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 May 22
Behind the music - Silver Owls Cork band Silver Owls have released their debut EP, Serpentine, along with three accompanying videos. We asked bass player and guitarist Eddie Butt the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 06 May 22
"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 02 Mar 22
"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 02 Mar 22
Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as if you can't uncross your own legs without mentioning me". Music • 26 Jan 22
Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as if you can't uncross your own legs without mentioning me". Music • 26 Jan 22
"Hello hell . . . " Moz issues statement on Simpsons Morrissey has issued a personal statement after he was parodied on the latest episode of The Simpsons as a meat-eating xenophobe who had seemingly betrayed everything he stood for in The Smiths. Music • 20 Apr 21
"Hello hell . . . " Moz issues statement on Simpsons Morrissey has issued a personal statement after he was parodied on the latest episode of The Simpsons as a meat-eating xenophobe who had seemingly betrayed everything he stood for in The Smiths. Music • 20 Apr 21
Morrissey slams The Simpsons for 'hateful' parody Morrissey has issued a strongly worded statement which claims he was portrayed as an overweight racist on the latest episode of The Simpsons. Music • 19 Apr 21
Morrissey slams The Simpsons for 'hateful' parody Morrissey has issued a strongly worded statement which claims he was portrayed as an overweight racist on the latest episode of The Simpsons. Music • 19 Apr 21
Behind the music - Gavin Murphy Singer-songwriter and lead guitarist and manager of Smiths tribute band These Charming Men, Gavin Murphy has released his new single, The Sound of Heartbreak. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 29 Mar 21
Behind the music - Gavin Murphy Singer-songwriter and lead guitarist and manager of Smiths tribute band These Charming Men, Gavin Murphy has released his new single, The Sound of Heartbreak. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 29 Mar 21
Music on Irish television - a brief personal history Ahead of the broadcast of Ireland In Music on Tuesday night on RTÉ One, producer/director Donal Scannell looks back at his own obsession with music on Irish television Music • 29 Dec 20
Music on Irish television - a brief personal history Ahead of the broadcast of Ireland In Music on Tuesday night on RTÉ One, producer/director Donal Scannell looks back at his own obsession with music on Irish television Music • 29 Dec 20
Singer Denise Johnson, Primal Scream star, dies The death has been announced of Denise Johnson, the singer best known for her work on Primal Scream's classic album Screamadelica. Music • 27 Jul 20
Singer Denise Johnson, Primal Scream star, dies The death has been announced of Denise Johnson, the singer best known for her work on Primal Scream's classic album Screamadelica. Music • 27 Jul 20
Behind the music: Craig Walker, Power of Dreams Almost thirty years since the release of their celebrated debut album Immigrants, Emigrants and Me, Power of Dreams are set to release America/Across the Shannon, a double A-side that captures the different sides of the band's music. Behind the Music • 07 Jul 20
Behind the music: Craig Walker, Power of Dreams Almost thirty years since the release of their celebrated debut album Immigrants, Emigrants and Me, Power of Dreams are set to release America/Across the Shannon, a double A-side that captures the different sides of the band's music. Behind the Music • 07 Jul 20
Behind the music - The Wha Produced by Stephen Street (Blur, The Cranberries, The Smiths), Kilkenny band The Wha have returned with their new single Blue For You. Music • 22 May 20
Behind the music - The Wha Produced by Stephen Street (Blur, The Cranberries, The Smiths), Kilkenny band The Wha have returned with their new single Blue For You. Music • 22 May 20
Review: 45 RPM (Replay Past Memories) - Gavin Murphy Session guitarist and member of Smiths covers band These Charming Men delivers sparkling debut Music • 30 Apr 20
Review: 45 RPM (Replay Past Memories) - Gavin Murphy Session guitarist and member of Smiths covers band These Charming Men delivers sparkling debut Music • 30 Apr 20
The acts you must see at Electric Picnic It's Electric Picnic time again. Here's our choices of the must-see acts over the weekend in Co. Laois Music • 30 Aug 19
The acts you must see at Electric Picnic It's Electric Picnic time again. Here's our choices of the must-see acts over the weekend in Co. Laois Music • 30 Aug 19
Watch: Johnny Marr releases new "eco disco" track Guitar ace Johnny Marr has released Armatopia, his most synth pop song to date and his first new material since last year's Call The Comet album. Music • 22 Feb 19
Watch: Johnny Marr releases new "eco disco" track Guitar ace Johnny Marr has released Armatopia, his most synth pop song to date and his first new material since last year's Call The Comet album. Music • 22 Feb 19
Johnny Marr unveils plaque honouring his Athy roots Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was overwhelmed by his family and fans turning out to support him in Athy, Co. Kildare where he unveiled a plaque celebrating his roots in the town. Music • 05 Nov 18
Johnny Marr unveils plaque honouring his Athy roots Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was overwhelmed by his family and fans turning out to support him in Athy, Co. Kildare where he unveiled a plaque celebrating his roots in the town. Music • 05 Nov 18
Johnny Marr announces Dublin show Just weeks after playing a low key gig in Dublin's Button Factory, guitar ace Johnny Marr has announced his return to the city in November with a show at The National Stadium, the same venue Morrissey chose to play his "comeback" gig in 1991. Music • 29 May 18
Johnny Marr announces Dublin show Just weeks after playing a low key gig in Dublin's Button Factory, guitar ace Johnny Marr has announced his return to the city in November with a show at The National Stadium, the same venue Morrissey chose to play his "comeback" gig in 1991. Music • 29 May 18
Win The Smiths' The Queen is Dead box set and more The Queen is Dead is widely considered The Smiths' piece de resistance, the highpoint of a short but brilliant career which combined the band's sadness, bathos and humour in one album of incredible songs that have stood the test of time. Entertainment • 13 Nov 17
Win The Smiths' The Queen is Dead box set and more The Queen is Dead is widely considered The Smiths' piece de resistance, the highpoint of a short but brilliant career which combined the band's sadness, bathos and humour in one album of incredible songs that have stood the test of time. Entertainment • 13 Nov 17
"No bus, no boss, no rain, no train": Morrissey is back After years of refusal, famously outspoken musician Morrissey has joined Twitter, and although he has only tweeted twice, he has already racked up over 57,000 followers. Morrissey • 19 Sep 17
"No bus, no boss, no rain, no train": Morrissey is back After years of refusal, famously outspoken musician Morrissey has joined Twitter, and although he has only tweeted twice, he has already racked up over 57,000 followers. Morrissey • 19 Sep 17
Listen to an exclusive from The Smiths Ahead of the release of a newly-mastered and expanded version of The Smiths' The Queen Is Dead on October 20, we have an exclusive first listen to some previously unreleased live tracks. Entertainment • 07 Sep 17
Listen to an exclusive from The Smiths Ahead of the release of a newly-mastered and expanded version of The Smiths' The Queen Is Dead on October 20, we have an exclusive first listen to some previously unreleased live tracks. Entertainment • 07 Sep 17
At last! Morrissey goes down in celluloid history A funny and tender biopic of the young Morrissey that captures a real sense of time and place Film • 03 Aug 17
At last! Morrissey goes down in celluloid history A funny and tender biopic of the young Morrissey that captures a real sense of time and place Film • 03 Aug 17
