Mark Ronson: ‘I wish I’d been more upfront about Amy Winehouse’s addiction’
The producer on therapy, paparazzi – and being tucked in by Robin Williams
The producer on therapy, paparazzi – and being tucked in by Robin Williams
Deal comprises Young’s song catalogue of 1,180 compositions
Singer Mikaela Straus has got the songs, connections and attitude for popstar life
There is no Uptown Funk but this concoction of dancepop and laidback floorfillers has several stand-out moments
Ezra Koenig on his new straightforward songwriting and the ‘bitter-sweet’ experience of touring
Rock’n’roll garage music with a Dublin twist. Plus: Francis & the Lights; The Streets
Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent, Lorde, and SZA reigned supreme this year, while the Irish music scene has never been so vibrant
There is no mention of the post-Wham! fallout but this documentary is as close to Michael as you could possibly get on screen
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Too few women playing Ireland’s big music festivals – and too many excuses
Despite the push of upstarts like Spotify and Apple, nothing comes close to the YouTube as a music platform
Singer died alone in bed, says partner Fadi Fawaz who found him on Christmas Day
The singer has just announced a live date in Dublin's Aviva Stadium next year. Here, he recalls his hedonistic years and why he changed his mind and finally gave family life a go
Decorator Ken Fulk creates interiors for tech royalty, including Napster’s Sean Parker and Bebo founders Michael and Xochi Birch. It’s his ideal job: since childhood he’s had ideas coursing through his head like movies waiting to be brought to life. So when a client asks for a unicorn, he’s okay with that
Musical connectors are bringing together musicians and producers to blend methods and styles, and radically changing the way pop music is being made
Designer Tommy Hilfiger's nautical-themed fashion show leaves Patrick Freyne feeling all at sea - and that's before the writer's run-in with Kim Kardashian
Swift also wins Grammys for best pop vocal album for 1989 and best music video for Bad Blood
Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers clear field for Glastonbury-inspired performance
In its dying days, the east Belfast social club is the place to be on a Saturday night
Beijing Letter: BBC documentary sparks debate on education philosophy
Madonna falls flat and Kanye is kept quiet at the O2 Arena in London
Nervous broadcaster forgot to pay for parking and was clamped while on air
Mark Ronson is having another one of those zeitgeisty moments thanks to “Uptown Funk”. He talks to Jim Carroll about how Stevie Wonder, Michael Chabon and Memphis contributed to the making of new album “Uptown Special”
Bray singer up against Beck, Jack White, John Legend and Pharrell Williams
The singer-songwriter has a galaxy of high-profile fans and a dizzying range of achievements under his belt – but has never troubled the top of the charts. Does that matter to him – and, if not, what does he focus on instead?
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices