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The Savage Hearts: "Rough, tough, down and dirty garage rock for the most part mixed with occasional flights of psychedelic fancy and tinged with the influences of blues, punk and greasy rock 'n' roll - also red with purple flashes . . . "

Behind the music - The Savage Hearts

Emerging Irish Indie rock `n' roll band The Savage Hearts have released their third single, Silver Locket. We asked Evan Walsh of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Nov 24

Behind The Music - Paul McCann

Cavan singer/songwriter Paul McCann has released his new single, Divide and Conquer, from his upcoming new album which will be out in early 2023. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 01 Dec 22

The Strypes strike back as The Zen Arcade

Following their split in late 2018, three members of Cavan R&B act The Strypes have formed a new band - the more garage rock orientated The Zen Arcade.

Music • 30 Oct 20

The Strypes - "We've decided to call time on The Strypes"

The Strypes 'call time' on being a band

Cavan band The Strypes have announced that they are splitting up after three albums together.

Music • 14 Nov 18

Imelda May gearing up for her New Year's Eve music special on RTÉ One

Imelda May showcasing best of Irish music on NYE

Imelda May has said that she's "excited" to be hosting the New Year's Eve special on RTÉ One, which she says will feature "the best of Irish talent".

Imelda May • 30 Dec 17

Liam Gallagher gig gets go-ahead despite objections

Liam Gallagher, The Strypes, Annie Mac and 2manydjs will take to the stage at the Samhain music festival at Dublin's Weston Airport this weekend despite objections by local residents.

Liam Gallagher • 19 Oct 17

Lisa Hannigan, The Strypes for IrelandWeek LA showcase

IrelandWeek has joined forces with Music From Ireland and Culture Ireland to produce an all-Irish musical line up for the School Night event in Los Angeles.

Ireland Week • 21 Sep 17

The xx, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are just three of the acts playing Electric Picnic this year

Electric Picnic - the acts you MUST see

From eighties pop to nineties nostalgia to cutting edge dance and indie, as ever, Electric Picnic boasts a very varied line-up. Here's our rough guide to festival bi-location with a pick of our top acts to see.

Electric Picnic • 31 Aug 17

The Strypes playing secret Dublin gig to mark new album

The Strypes are set to play an intimate secret concert in Dublin to mark the release of their upcoming new album Spitting Image, and they are determined to make it available to their underage fans as well so nobody is left out.

the strypes • 24 May 17

The Strypes replace Azealia Banks at Glasto

Old school r `n' b takes over from modern r `n' b when Cavan four-piece The Strypes replace Azealia Banks on Saturday's Glastonbury line-up.

Entertainment • 26 Jun 15

The Strypes - Follow-up to Snapshot has 12 tracks

New Strypes album out July 24

The Strypes have announced that their sophomore album, Little Victories, will be released on July 24.

Entertainment • 19 May 15

Watch! The Strypes' video for Scumbag City

Cavan r `n' b terriers The Strypes have released a live video for new their new single Scumbag City. The clip was shot by Gigwise and it's the first song to be taken from their new EP, Flat City. Do we detect a touch of Arctic Monkeys? Check it out here.

Entertainment • 15 May 15

Ash and The Strypes added to Slane line-up

Ash and The Strypes have been confirmed to support Foo Fighters at Slane Castle on May 30.

Entertainment • 23 Mar 15

The album, Weller's first on new label Parlophone, also features his longtime musical collaborators Steve Cradock, Andy Crofts, Ben Gordelier and Steve Pilgrim, and Steve Brookes, the guitarist in the original line-up of The Jam

Listen! Paul Weller and Strypes guitarist team up

With Paul Weller's new album Saturn's Pattern out on Friday May 8, his collaboration with The Strypes guitarist Josh McClorey has been unveiled - listen to Long Time here.

Entertainment • 16 Mar 15

Weller: "I think it's one of the best things I've done... and it's been a pleasure doing it"

Strypes guitarist guests on Weller's new album

The Strypes guitarist Josh McClorey is among the guests on Paul Weller's new album, Saturn's Pattern, which will be released on Friday May 8.

Entertainment • 12 Feb 15

Watch! The Best of The Strypes

There's nothing better than seeing Irish bands doing well for themselves, and Cavan four-piece, The Strypes, have certainly flown the flag for us. Take a look at some of their best moments below. Keep the good work up lads!

Entertainment • 02 Nov 14

The Strypes have new album written and are waiting to record

Watch! The Strypes Interview

Eoghan McDermott and Jenny Greene interview The Strypes at EP on RTÉ Two. Click on this right now!

Entertainment • 01 Sep 14

Watch! The Strypes play for 2fm at Electric Picnic

Cavan r `n' b terrriers The Strypes dropped into the 2fm studio at Electric Picnic on Friday and performed an acoustic version of their song Blue Collar Jane on Colm Hayes' Driveby show. Watch it here!

Entertainment • 30 Aug 14

Watch! The Strypes on Letterman

Check out The Strypes' performance on the Late Show With David Letterman, which has an audience of millions in the US

Entertainment • 28 Mar 14

Claudine and Robbie Keane rocked up on the green carpet

Irish go Wilde in Hollywood

Conan O’Brien and YouTube founder Chad Hurley were honoured last night at the US-Ireland Alliance’s 9th annual Oscar Wilde: Honouring the Irish in Film Pre-Academy Awards event.

Entertainment • 28 Feb 14

The Strypes planning second album

Cavan r `n' b terriers The Strypes will release a new EP in February with a second album to follow later in the year.

Entertainment • 20 Jan 14

The Strypes tease new EP and album plans

The Strypes made their debut at the Eurosonic Festival last night and told 2fm's Dan Hegarty that we can expect a new EP from them next month.