Lost Brothers are now ReadymadeMUSIC NEWS: Irish acoustic duo The Lost Brothers will be among the first artists released on Brendan Benson’s new label, Readymade…Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
Choice nomineesMUSIC NEWS: The 10 acts who have had albums nominated for the Meteor Choice Music Prize are: And So I Watch You From Afar, Bell…Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
EtcMask appeal: Masked musician SBTRKT will play Dublin’s Academy on Sunday, May 6th. Tickets are on sale now.Fri Jan 13 2012 - 00:00
EtcDivine mind : The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon saw off Michel Roux Jr, Jessica Hynes and Jon Sopel to win Celebrity Mastermind…Fri Jan 6 2012 - 00:00
Davey dates at Whelan'sMUSIC NEWS: Cathy Davey has announced a three-night residency in Whelan’s during the month of February, returning to the stage…Fri Jan 6 2012 - 00:00
Certain Three looks a certaintyMUSIC NEWS: You may have pledged that January will be a month of staying in and detoxing after Christmas, but a tour that promises…Fri Jan 6 2012 - 00:00
EuroSonic to showcase Irish actsMUSIC NEWS: Europe’s biggest showcase festival EuroSonic takes place next week, and this year a spotlight is being shone on …Fri Jan 6 2012 - 00:00
Fan-fund to win walk-onMUSIC NEWS: Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch has launched a $100,000 fan-funding scheme for his upcoming musical …Fri Jan 6 2012 - 00:00
High note for GloriaGlória, Dublin’s award-winning lesbian and gay choir, have released a special Christmas CD in time for the holidaysFri Dec 23 2011 - 00:00
Hark! Ding Dong! It's jingle bell rockChristmas FM, the Irish radio station that has been broadcasting festive cheer (and cheesy Christmas hits) from its temporary…Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Tis the season to be charitable’Tis the season to be jolly – but also the season to be charitable, should your bank account allow itFri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
EtcFreebie night: A free evening’s entertainment takes place at Crawdaddy this SundayFri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Temple Bar TradfestThe Temple Bar Tradfest will return to Dublin’s cultural quarter next month, running from January 25th-29th.Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Bashes to get stuck intoTwo of Ireland’s best independent labels are throwing Christmas bashes over the next few days.Fri Dec 16 2011 - 00:00
Dublin teens living the dreamThe second episode of a D411 , a four-part documentary series that follows the trials and tribulations of Irish teenagers, is…Fri Dec 9 2011 - 00:00
Push is on for Christmas No 1The Saw Doctors are making a bid for the Irish Christmas number one slot with a cover of Petula Clark’s 1960s pop hit Downtown…Fri Dec 9 2011 - 00:00
Indiecate EP is a real giftIrish website and independent record label Indiecater has released a Christmas EP via their website, Indiecater.comFri Dec 9 2011 - 00:00
EtcPrimavera plus: Further additions to the Primavera festivals were announced this weekFri Dec 9 2011 - 00:00
Yuletide crackerThe Christmas edition of the Young Hearts Run Free club night will take place tomorrow at The Co-Op on Dublin’s Newmarket Square…Fri Dec 9 2011 - 00:00
EtcFree as a bird: Dundalk trio Norabelle’s debut album, Wren , is available for free download from harmlessnoiseFri Dec 2 2011 - 00:00
Nighthawks' next flightTickets for the next Nighthawks at the Cobalt gig go on sale from Oxfam on Parliament Street, Dublin, tomorrow.Fri Dec 2 2011 - 00:00
Jägermeister japesThe newest round of the Jägermeister Freezer Sessions kicked off in Galway last night, with gigs to follow in Sligo tonight and…Fri Dec 2 2011 - 00:00
Musicians wake in the Small HoursDonal Dineen’s final Small Hours show was broadcast on Today FM last night, and the DJ and tastemaker plans to send it off in…Fri Dec 2 2011 - 00:00
Getting it on the record for Road.A day-long music event is set for Dublin’s Whelan’s this SundayFri Dec 2 2011 - 00:00
The best thing about January . . .MUSIC NEWS: The Ticket is the official media partner of First Fortnight, the 10-day festival which runs in Dublin from January…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Live gig streamsMUSIC NEWS: VenueOne, the Irish website being touted as the “first online live entertainment venue” will hit the world wide …Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Nepotistic plug alert!MUSIC NEWS: Our own Tony Clayton-Lea is launching his new book 1 01 Irish Albums to Hear Before You Die next week.Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Lambert gets the FundIt bugMUSIC NEWS: Dublin-based guitarist John Lambert – the man behind the Chequerboard pseudonym – is the latest musician to sign…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
EtcWhat a find: The Lost Brothers release their second album So Long John Fant e today and launch it with a gig at The Workman’…Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
The Pale back in townMUSIC NEWS: 1990s band The Pale are launching their new album I Woke Up and I Was Gone today, which will coincide with the release…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Intimate setting for Choice gigsMUSIC NEWS: The second in a series of gigs hosted by Meteor in their new role as sponsor of the Choice Music Prize will take…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
Irish bands for SxSWMUSIC NEWS: New music fan/networking site Boost The Music is offering to sponsor up to five Irish bands or artists to travel…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
EtcMany voices: Wild Beasts, The Frames, Spiritualized, Cherry Ghost, Jimi Goodwin, Edwyn Collins, SBTRKT, The Coronas, The Ambience…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00
New album lets LooseMUSIC NEWS: Republic of Loose fans will be happy to hear that the band are due to release a new album next month, although it…Fri Nov 18 2011 - 00:00