Kerry-based artist’s songs brim over with clever ideas and easily spotted influences

Reviews: Florence, Billie, Charli and Christine, plus Hozier and Richard Ashcroft

Review: A crowd-pleasing show? No. An inside look at a maverick’s progress? Definitely

From Billie Eilish, Florence and Jarvis Cocker to Freya Ridings and Mango x Mathman

Fitness fanatic Niall McGarry has invested heavily to grow Joe.ie owner in the UK

From Slade v Wizzard to Bob the Builder v Westlife, winners and losers recall the struggles

‘How to Be Invisible’, a collection of lyrics from across the singer’s 40-year career, will have introduction by novelist David Mitchell

Technology and hyperanxiety have diluted the dissident power of pop music

From an ambient legend to punk newbies, discover the music that deserves a second listen

A cool festival offer in Iceland, garden-themed holidays and much more

Last week, the KLF broke 23 years of silence on why they burned a million pounds, and launched a new novel, band and funeral home

Twelve acts are up for this year’s prize, which picks the best album by a UK or Irish act

‘You can’t dance to the metric – you can’t evaluate the thing that is priceless’

Erik Weber’s photographs are starkly beautiful works in their own right – but they also amplify the reputation of an outstanding American writer neglected for too long

The hedonistic years and a near-death experience took their toll on Marc Almond, but he remains productive and still has a knack for reimagining others’ songs

Philip King’s raison d’etre after 13 years running his hit televised concert series is still the same: ‘We provide a safe house for rambling troubadours from around the world. They find it inspiring and uplifting here’

He’s a vital element in Arcade Fire, but Will Butler is ‘stoked’ to be going on the road with a small band in support of his minimal-sounding solo album, ‘Policy’