Etc* Kind of blue: Fleet Foxes’ second album will be called Helplessness Blues , and is released on April 29thFri Feb 04 2011 - 00:00
And they called it Jimmy loveWith Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are several special gigs lined up around the country for February 14th, which…Fri Feb 04 2011 - 00:00
Other Voices to air soonThe ninth series of Other Voices will hit TV screens on February 16thFri Jan 28 2011 - 00:00
Irish trio ready for vampire weekendA special one-off gig is planned for Dublin’s Button Factory on April 1stFri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
Celtic Connections lives up to nameIrish mini-festival Sligo Live is to curate its own night at the annual Celtic Connections event, which is currently taking place…Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
Kilkenny fest gets its GrantThe first names for the Smithwicks Rhythm Roots festival, which takes place in venues across Kilkenny city from April 29th to…Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
Go! to free Galway gigsThe latest batch of Heineken Green Spheres gigs has just been announced.Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
EtcSadier show : The Laetitia Sadier gig that was cancelled in December has been rescheduled for Dublin’s Grand Social on March…Fri Jan 21 2011 - 00:00
The temple of tradDust off the bodhráns and polish your dancing shoes: Temple Bar Trad Fest is back.Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
Feeling Eurosonic?The Dutch showcase festival Eurosonic Nooderslag kicked off yesterday, with thousands of bands and industry folk converging on…Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
EtcPip pop: little xs for eyes, Norabelle and Henrietta Game play the Clockwork Apple gig Upstairs @ Whelan’s tonight, before the…Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
Film provides swansong for LirThey were once tipped by industry insiders to become the next U2 during the mid-1990s, but now the story of Lir has been documented…Fri Jan 14 2011 - 00:00
Who'll win venue grudge match?If Irish gig venues had personalities, they’d be sizing each other up and muttering insults under their breaths in advance of…Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Dublin fest just the ticketA three-day event with more than 30 up-and-coming Irish acts will take place on Dublin’s Wexford Street from January 12th to …Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
UK site We7 goes IrishThe UK’s most accessed music site will be launched in Ireland on January 17thFri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Certain Three? All Irish, certainlyJanuary is traditionally a quiet month for gigs, but one promoter is determined to kick off the new year in styleFri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
EtcTelly addicts : TV on the Radio fans, don’t hold your breath for a new album: Dave Sitek has joined Jane’s Addiction on bass…Fri Jan 07 2011 - 00:00
Libertine lambadaPete Doherty has reportedly been taking dance lessons in preparation for his role in The Confession of a Child of the Century…Thu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
The indie-cations are goodDublin’s Indiecater Records has just released its third consecutive Christmas albumThu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
EtcSpider-snag: U2’s $65 million Spiderman musical has encountered further problems, and its Broadway opening is being pushed back…Thu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
Gaggle of gigs ring in the new yearMusic fans in the bigger Irish cities won’t be short of gigs to usher in the new yearThu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
Mark's no celebrityFall frontman Mark E Smith has revealed he was offered a place on a series of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of HereThu Dec 23 2010 - 00:00
Irish music site with Italian rootsA website primarily focused on Irish musicians is quickly gathering momentum for its interviews with big and small stars alike…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Dublin rival for Jools?Who needs Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on TV when there’s one taking place tomorrow night that you can participate in yourself…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Music awards to Socket to 'emWith many industry commentators saying that 2010 has been possibly the most creative year in history for Irish music, it seems…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
All hail the supergroupA new British supergroup operating under the name The Bottletop Band have recorded a charity album which will be released next…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Etc* Tribute: The rescheduled Derek Nally tribute gig takes place next Wednesday at Whelan’s and will feature Ham Sandwich, Pugwash…Fri Dec 17 2010 - 00:00
Use your festival franchiseWith the weather we’ve been having lately, you wouldn’t be blamed for shunning thoughts of camping and standing in a rainy field…Fri Dec 10 2010 - 00:00
A healthy initiativeFirst Fortnight, a charity event to raise mental-health awareness – and named for the period of the New Year that many people…Fri Dec 10 2010 - 00:00
Captain Carroll baying for bloodIf you’re not feeling too delicate tomorrow morning, tune in to Phantom FM’s arts and culture show at 11am (105Fri Dec 10 2010 - 00:00
Plucky label plans 7-inch revivalIn the midst of the constant barrage of economic doom and gloom, it’s always nice to hear of people taking a chance in their …Fri Dec 03 2010 - 00:00
