First for Fun:Fun. are having their first Irish show following their Janelle Monae-featuring hit We Are Young. The New York trio play The Academy on October 6th.

Redwoods' giant step: Wicklow band Redwoods have signed to Bareknuckle Management, the company run by former Thrills manager Alan Cullivan. They launch debut EP Nowhere To Hide next Friday.

Sinéad splits: Sinéad O'Connor has parted company with long-term manager Fachtna O'Ceallaigh. She outlined her reason for the split at sineadoconnor.com.