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News: U2 throw down the gauntlet with single ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’, announcing UK and European stadium dates for 2027 ahead of new album ‘Carnaval De Luz’

Fifty years in, most bands would be happy to dust off the hits for one last lap of honour. U2, it seems, would rather pick a fight with their own…

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News: Good Skin Returns With ‘Slow Heart Attack’

Back with his first release of 2026, following the September 2025 arrival of his self-titled debut album, Dublin-based artist Good Skin (aka Sean Meehan) re-emerges with a striking new single, ‘Slow Heart Attack’,…

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News: SexyTadhg Delivers Bold New EP ‘TADHG’

SexyTadhg returns with their anticipated new EP TADHG – a daring, exciting blend of trad-folk sensibilities with moments of explosive punk flare, A cappella intimacy and splashes of vibrant alt-pop colour.…

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Premiere: Irish composer and songwriter Lōwli unveils the ethereal and haunting track ‘Ground Above You’ ahead of debut album

Lōwli is the nom de plume for Irish composer and songwriter Roisin Lowry and we are honoured to bring you a first listen to her new single ‘Ground Above You’,…

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Track: Fontaines D.C. unveil anthemic new single ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’ ahead of antipodean tour.

Following a year in which Fontaines D.C.‘s album ‘Romance’ almost universally featured in critics’ favourite albums of 2024, the Irish band has just released its brand new single ‘It’s Amazing…

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GALLERY: Glen Hansard / Josh O’Keefe – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 06.07.2024

Last night, Dublin’s very own Glen Hansard took to the stage of the Iveagh Gardens for a night of timeless classics, rocking melodies, and head-bopping singalongs. Support for the ‘Once’…

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News: Titans of rock, Fontaines D.C., announce new album ‘ROMANCE’ and unveil single and video for the brooding, ominous track ‘Starburster’.

Those incomparable saviors of rock, Fontaines D.C., are back after a little radio silence with news of a new album ‘ROMANCE’ set for release through new label XL Recordings and…

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Gallery: Tyler Childers / John R Miller – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin 15.02.2024

On Thursday, February 15th, American country star Tyler Childers took to Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre, with support from John R. Miller

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Premiere: Dublin’s exciting indie kings Fruitz bloom with sweet new anthemic single ‘Man On Fire’.

We are very honoured to bring you a first taste of the new single ‘Man On Fire’ from Dublin outfit Fruitz. ‘Man On Fire’ is an anthemic indie gem –…

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Live Review: Laufey / Adam Melchor – The Academy, Dublin 10.02.2024

On Saturday, February 11th - Grammy Award winner Laufey took to the stage of Dublin's Academy, for the first date of her European Bewitched Tour with support from Adam Melchor

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