Oasis: Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Edition review – Cheap-shot melodies or the best album of all time?The passing decades may have made some of the music too familiar to be as potent as it once was but some songs pack a punch even nowThu Aug 29 2024 - 05:45
The Music Quiz: Which rapper has paid $6 million for the naming rights to a Florida football stadium?Plus: Who is the Irish singer duetting with Julian Lennon on his 1998 song Faithful?Wed Aug 28 2024 - 05:00
‘I love haggling. It’s satisfying to mortify my husband, friends and kids’Me & My Money: Kim McKenzie-Doyle is founder and chief executive of The B!G IdeaMon Aug 26 2024 - 06:00
Jon Hopkins on his new direction: ‘There are no nods to dance music. I’ve dropped all attempts to fit into anything’The electronic music maverick says his new album, Ritual, is not in a genre that can be easily labelledMon Aug 26 2024 - 05:15
The Guide: Coldplay, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endAugust 24th-30th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Aug 24 2024 - 05:00
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: Woodland – Impressionistic songs underscored by despair, anxiety and a will to overcomeThe 10th album from the Americana-royalty couple offers sparse, delicate, textured sounds delivered with storytelling expertise and wisdomThu Aug 22 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which Coldplay album cover became a Royal Mail postage stamp?Ahead of their four shows at Croke Park, a deep dive into all things Chris Martin & coWed Aug 21 2024 - 05:00
‘I find I am less impulsive shopping online than I am in person’Me & My Money - Nicky Blake Knox, commercial director, Conrad DublinMon Aug 19 2024 - 06:00
The Guide: Another Love Story, AC/DC and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endAugust 17th-23rd: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Aug 17 2024 - 05:00
Fontaines DC: Romance – Incredibly compelling indie rock that takes the Dublin band to the next levelThe changes are more systemic than stylistic, pulled off with a confidence and assurance that can only come from being comfortable in your skinThu Aug 15 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which of AC/DC’s early 1990s songs is all about Donald Trump?In honour of the mighty metalheads Saturday concert at Croke Park, an electrifying query into all things AC/DCWed Aug 14 2024 - 05:00
‘There are ups and downs with horses – some work out and some don’t’Me & My Money – Niamh McEvoy, showjumperMon Aug 12 2024 - 06:00
The Guide: Electric Picnic, Imelda May and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they endAugust 10th-16th, 2024: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Aug 10 2024 - 05:00
The Script: Satellites – Songs with emotional depth and purpose, underscored by a sense of lossAlbum opener Both Ways is unlike what you might expect from The Script, a sonic sleight of hand bringing to mind Bruno Mars feasting on Black Eyed PeasThu Aug 08 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which Kylie Minogue song contains ‘one of pop music’s most violent and distressing lyrics’?Ahead of her appearance at Electric Picnic 2024, an exhaustive trivia trawl through all things KylieWed Aug 07 2024 - 05:00
Electric Picnic 2024: 12 must-sees at this year’s festival, from music to comedy and podcasts to foodWhether it’s Kylie Minogue on the main stage or Fangclub in Fishtown, this year’s event is crammed with people and places to grab your attentionTue Aug 06 2024 - 05:15
Does Paschal Donohoe haggle? ‘I get enough of that at budget time so I leave shopkeepers in peace’Me and My Money: Pascal Donohoe is Minister for Public ExpenditureMon Aug 05 2024 - 06:00
The Guide: Kilkenny Arts Festival, Fatboy Slim and other events to see, shows to book, and ones to catch before they endAugust 3rd-9th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Aug 03 2024 - 04:39
Beabadoobee: This Is How Tomorrow Moves review – Superior pop from one of Gen Z’s most interesting starsThe 24-year-old Filipino-British songwriter’s second album marks the maturing of a fine talentThu Aug 01 2024 - 05:15
The Music Quiz: What was named the worst album cover of all time by Rolling Stone?Plus: What was the first hip-hop song beamed into outer space?Wed Jul 31 2024 - 05:00
‘In 2007 I lost an entire week’s wages. That feeling of knowing you’ve just worked for free all week really hurt’Me & My Money: Stephen Gibson, founder and chef, Pichet RestaurantMon Jul 29 2024 - 06:23
The Guide: All Together Now, Waxahatchee and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endJuly 27th-August 2nd: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jul 27 2024 - 05:00
Heaven Sent: The Rise of New Pop 1979-1983 review: Inventiveness and experimentation from start to finishThis fresh form of forward-thinking UK music upended machismo, put anarchy back in its box and reinvented popThu Jul 25 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which Irish act knocked Sgt Pepper’s off the UK #1 spot?Plus: What nabbed top position in Rolling Stone’s recent Best Album Covers of All Time list?Wed Jul 24 2024 - 05:00
Nightmare concerts: Nicki Minaj put on one of Ireland’s most disappointing gigs. Here are nine more disastersIncluding gigs by Garth Brooks, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill, Swedish House Mafia and Barbra StreisandMon Jul 22 2024 - 06:00
Events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they endJuly 20th-26th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jul 20 2024 - 05:00
Marc Almond: I’m Not Anyone review: Wise use of fine tunes The singer’s adventurous spirit is to be celebrated again as he performs songs selected for their emotional resonanceThu Jul 18 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which Taylor Swift song recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify?Plus: Can you name the first rap group to win a Grammy?Wed Jul 17 2024 - 05:00
‘That phrase “cash is king” is long dead’Me & My Money: Jordan Conroy, Olympian and Ireland Rugby Sevens playerMon Jul 15 2024 - 05:00
The Guide: Galway International Arts Festival, Pillow Queens and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endJuly 13th-19th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jul 13 2024 - 04:00
Common + Pete Rock: The Auditorium Vol 1 – hip-hop heavyweights hark back to a golden ageTwo of the most highly regarded names in the game put their heads together for 1990s-flavoured collabThu Jul 11 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Stevie Nicks adapted the words from which writer for her song Annabel Lee?Plus: Which rapper recently ran a 200m race at the Olympic Trials?Wed Jul 10 2024 - 08:37
Stewart Copeland of The Police: ‘You can’t beat an old song, but I bang the sh*t out of them’ The composer and drummer’s show, Police Deranged, at Galway International Arts Festival, recalibrates Police songs for a full orchestraTue Jul 09 2024 - 05:15
‘When we first moved into our house, we ordered a custom-made bed for €4,800. Pure luxury’Me & My Money: Margaret Barrett, managing director of Mortgage NavigatorsMon Jul 08 2024 - 06:00
Best new music books: A joy strictly for Radiohead fans; and priceless memories about the band that changed Irish musicLook out also for a breezy page-turner about promoting artists such as Paul McCartney and David Bowie; and a work featuring a world of wonder around Britain most famous recording studioMon Jul 08 2024 - 05:00
Hozier in Marlay Park review: Mild-mannered musician transforms into rock starWatertight performance whipped into shape by recent US tour leaving audience singing on their way homeSat Jul 06 2024 - 12:24
The Guide: the Kneecap film, Nicki Minaj and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endJuly 6th-12th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jul 06 2024 - 05:00
Kiasmos: II – The cathartic release of emotional raveÓlafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen’s second album has been 10 years in the makingThu Jul 04 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: The Rolling Stones once performed a jingle TV ad for which breakfast cereal?Plus: Who is the first woman to be inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?Wed Jul 03 2024 - 05:00
Russell Crowe in Dublin review: ‘Welcome to the Taylor Swift alternative concert’The Hollywood star’s Indoor Garden Party filled the Gaiety with a party atmosphereTue Jul 02 2024 - 08:48
Swimmer Daniel Wiffen: ‘The last thing I bought gives me my best chance to step on to the podium in Paris’Me and My Money: Daniel Wiffen, double World swimming champion and Irish OlympianMon Jul 01 2024 - 06:00
The Guide: Longitude, Hozier, Judi Dench and other events to see, shows to book and the ones to catch before they endJune 29th-July 5th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jun 29 2024 - 05:00
Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us – Indie-pop that will take some beating for integrity and directnessThe American songwriter delivers music that connects, with help from Aaron DessnerThu Jun 27 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Colombia-born Shakira is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and ... ?Plus: What is the name of the wine brand owned by pop star PinkWed Jun 26 2024 - 07:06
Blondie guitarist Chris Stein: ‘I was always into chaos. There was nothing I shied away from’The usually reclusive musician chats about his new memoir, the problem faced by Blondie and Madonna, and selling fine art to feed a drug habitWed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
‘Any investment in my home I consider value as it’s my sanctuary’Me & My Money: Patricia Roberts, owner and manager of No 1 Pery Square, LimerickMon Jun 24 2024 - 06:00
Conor O’Brien of Villagers: ‘We’re living through a bit of an unenlightened age’The songwriter on new album That Golden Time, his life as a ‘solo traveller’ and why he loves touring despite his introversionSun Jun 23 2024 - 05:00
The Guide: Taylor Swift, Liam Gallagher, Patti Smith and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they endJune 22nd-June 28th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekSat Jun 22 2024 - 05:00
Bernard Butler: Good Grief – Suede guitarist returns to the fray older, wiser and strongerThe songwriter and producer’s first solo album in 25 years, Good Grief carries a hefty confessional tone missing from his many collaborations over the past 20 yearsThu Jun 20 2024 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Which music legend has lauded Taylor Swift as her ‘professional granddaughter’?Plus: As Taylormania gathers pace, a trivia-packed questionnaire to stump even the most fanatical SwiftieWed Jun 19 2024 - 05:00
