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Vulfpeck announce headline show in Dublin
31+ min ago (107+ words) This is the band's first time headlining the venue since 2017. American funk-soul band, Vulfpeck are coming to Vicar Street on July 6. Formed in Michigan in the the United States, Vulfpeck consists of core members Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss,…...
Album Review: Aldous Harding, Train On The Island
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (186+ words) Sumptuous collection from New Zealand-born indie star. 8/10 What makes Aldous Harding such a consummate indie-folk artist is that she draws you into her music with only a few light touches. The roiling, repeating percussion, added with the little synth-y riff…...
Red Hot Chili Peppers sell music catalogue to Warner Music Group for $300 million
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (268+ words) The reported $300 million deal includes all 13 studio albums released by the band Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300 million, according to reports from Billboard and The…...
Fra Fee: "Being born in "87, I was very much a Troubles kid, but you had to wait a while for the dust to settle before you could tell that story" | Hotpress
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1529+ words) Having appeared in the film version of Les Mis'rables, navigated the Marvel Universe and become one of Zack Snyder's go-to men, Fra Fee now has a starring role in religious cult drama, Unchosen." The Sound Of Music, British army helicopters,…...
KNEECAP secure No. 2 on UK album charts with FENIAN after close race
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (326+ words) KNEECAP have secured their first UK No. 2 with their second studio album FENIAN. The album narrowly missed out on the top spot this week to Michael Jackson. The achievement still marks a significant milestone for the Belfast-based trio. Their previous…...
MUNA announces show in Dublin's 3 Olympia Theatre
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (185+ words) This is the band's first gig in Ireland since Electric Picnic 2023. American indie-pop band MUNA, are coming to Dublin's 3 Olympia Theatre on November 11 as part of their Gets So Hot tour. Based in Los Angeles in the United States, Katie…...
Paris Paloma announces new album The Fatal Flaw and Dublin National Stadium show
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (246+ words) The British singer-songwriter is set to play in Dublin in late November British singer-songwriter Paris Paloma has announced a Dublin date as part of her upcoming Fatal Flaw Tour. The artist will perform at National Stadium on November 25, following the…...
Grammy Award-winning Aoife O'Donovan announces intimate Cork gig
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (165+ words) The Irish-American singer has received international plaudits for her rendition of the Bruce Springsteen record Nebraska Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O'Donovan has announced an intimate gig at De Barra's Folk Club, Clonakilty, Co. Cork on July 28 where she will perform…...
Live Report: Br'geal lift the roof off The Academy
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (523+ words) The Fallkirk-based polk-funk group created a party atmosphere in The Academy as they delivered a swashbuckling set When was the last time a Falkirk jersey was spotted on Abbey Street? The Scottish first division football team have had an impressive…...
FILM OF THE WEEK: Trad - Reviewed by Roe Mc Dermott
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (295+ words) Coming-of-age story brilliantly uses trad music to explore rebellion, youth, identity - and coming home...