Singer Kirsty MacColl killed by speedboat while swimmingThe British singer Kirsty MacColl has died in a boating accident in MexicoWed Dec 20 2000 - 00:00
Ash spark trapped in the rock schoolyardThings haven't gone quite according to masterplan for the Downpatrick rockersTue Dec 19 2000 - 00:00
Last-minute shoppersFor the greying, balding, wrinkling, and nose-hair-sprouting among us, men, here's a six-pack of reasons for reaching across …Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Smashing PumpkinsWhen the music stops, what's a six-and-a-half-foot bald guy in a leather dress and jackboots supposed to do? That's the question…Wed Nov 08 2000 - 00:00
The Go-BetweensWhen 1980s bands reform, the result is usually a dodgy New Romantic revival or a one-hit wonder nostalgia-festMon Oct 30 2000 - 00:00
Techno and The SaintThe next century has arrived, and with it comes a new generation of dance kidsSat Oct 28 2000 - 01:00
ColdplayThese fresh-faced London boys came within a hair's breadth of winning this year's Mercury Music Prize, but were pipped in the…Thu Oct 12 2000 - 01:00
RockThey may have just missed out on a Mercury Music Prize, but London band Coldplay are still winning hearts and minds with their…Sat Oct 07 2000 - 01:00
Prog RockNo, it's not a mirage - Camel are back and playing Whelans on Wexford Street next Tuesday, 25 years after releasing their hit…Sat Oct 07 2000 - 01:00
Angie Stone`Soul Diva" is a much-overused term, but in the case of American singer Angie Stone, it's hard to find anything else which describes…Wed Oct 04 2000 - 01:00
Strong on manic energy, a little weak on materialIt's plain to see where Dara O'Briain's biggest strengths lieSat Sept 30 2000 - 01:00
Lou ReedFifty-eight years old and still wearing leather trousers, Lou Reed is old enough and bold enough to do exactly what he wants - …Wed Sept 13 2000 - 01:00
Slane attracts 65,000 as the rain stays awaySlane 2000 went without a hitch on Saturday, but the uneventful concert featuring Bryan Adams, Moby and Macy Gray veered dangerously…Mon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
Take me down to the River BoyneThe annual rock festival at Slane Castle has had its ups and downsSat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Are you ready to rawk!Rock is back in vogue again, regaining its throne following attempted coups by trance, trip-hop, drum 'n' bass, post-rock and…Sat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
Breaking down the barriers - and it feels so goodSonique must be feeling oh, so good right nowSat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
Marbellous!Having already hosted the superb Cat Laughs Comedy Festival and the rock-solid Rhythm 'n' Roots Festival, the City of Kilkenny…Sat Aug 12 2000 - 01:00
Spraoi for allIf you wander into Waterford this weekend, you might be accosted by some scary-looking people on the streetSat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
ClubbingFollowing Richie Hawtin's recent appearance in Dublin, the Bugged Out! crew are piling the pressure on with a visit from techno…Sat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
Starter's OrdersA day at the races can be lots of fun, but if you back the wrong horse, you might go home feeling a little cheated by fateSat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
Original clubbersIn 1977, New York was a really happening place, especially if you had shiny flares, platform boots and a mullet hairstyleSat Jul 29 2000 - 01:00
EelsHow do you deal with pain, suffering, loss and depression? Easy: you turn it into an avant-jazz comedy cabaret, and make the …Tue Jul 25 2000 - 01:00
ClubbingIt's not quite Ibiza, but Coastal Beats 2000 promises to be a wild weekend of dance music by the seaSat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
A nightclub at the operaMixing your genres is not always a good idea - sometimes you might find the perfect hybrid of styles, but more often than not…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
OasisLansdowne Road was the scene for the latest episode in the Oasis soap opera, and although there was the occasional moment of …Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
PopAs she legs it into her fourth decade of pop stardom, Tina Turner is starting to show signs of fatigueSat Jul 08 2000 - 01:00
Taste-free and triumphant`You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals/so let's do it like they do on the Discovery ChannelSat Jul 01 2000 - 01:00
Battle of the handbagsStrictly Handbag celebrates six years on the dance floor with a big bash next Monday night, marking the 300th outing for the …Sat Jul 01 2000 - 01:00
Gardai make 400 arrests at dance eventGardai made 400 drugs-related arrests during Saturday's Creamfields dance event at Punchestown racecourse, and, according to …Mon Jun 26 2000 - 01:00
Summer of LoveIt's a horse of a different colour at Punchestown Racecourse today, when Cream sets up camp for a massive dance fest featuring…Sat Jun 24 2000 - 01:00
No rivals to the sonic siblingsFunny thing, chemistry. You can put two or three elements together, and get a spectacular reactionSat Jun 24 2000 - 01:00
Rock/PopHeather Small: (Arista) The distinctive, chocolatey voice of Heather Small clogged up the arteries of AOR radio for most of the…Sat Jun 10 2000 - 01:00
Twin PeaksRichard D. James is one wild and scary guy - just take a look at the controversial videos for Windowlicker or Come To Daddy, …Sat Jun 10 2000 - 01:00
Roll over Fatboy, and make room for the great blues whaleStep aside, Fatboy - there's a new dance king in town, and he's named after a famous fictional whaleTue Jun 06 2000 - 01:00
Wet, wet, wet, but fans have a whale of a timeRain and rock festivals don't usually mix, but the wet bank holiday weekend didn't stop play at the Heineken Green Energy Festival…Mon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Silencing chatterersThe former leader of Mother Earth has just released his solo album, You Are The Healer, but this event has been somewhat overshadowed…Fri May 26 2000 - 01:00
Oasis concert in Dublin to be among the last for Noel GallagherNoel Gallagher has confirmed that he will rejoin Oasis for its Irish concert in Lansdowne Road on July 8th, but said that it …Thu May 25 2000 - 01:00
To Wannadie forRock 'n' Roll is filled with wannabes, but there are only five Wannadies in the world, and they're all gathered in a London hotel…Sat May 13 2000 - 01:00
TCD ball recovers buoyant feelingTake 5,700 students, put them in evening wear and set them loose around the grounds of Trinity College, add plenty of musical…Sat May 13 2000 - 01:00
Rock/PopPaul Simon: Greatest Hits - Shining Like A National Guitar (Warner Bros)Fri May 12 2000 - 01:00
Bryan FerryFrom space-age glamrocker to smooth, svelte crooner, Bryan Ferry has grown old more gracefully than most, and when he played …Tue May 02 2000 - 01:00
