Drummer David Lovering recalls Pixies Boston roots as the punk-pop pioneers to whom Nirvana, Fontaines DC and even Olivia Rodrigo owe a debt surf a wave of renewed success
It was a thrill to accompany a tween and her seven-year-old sister on their rite of passage at Olivia Rodrigo recently
Vampire singer is heady mix of raw vulnerability and self-confidence with not a single bum note on display
April 27th-May 3rd: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Hard copies of releases from U2, The Cranberries, Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam and more to be in demand despite availability of music online
Rodrigo’s team reportedly insisting abortion-access groups no longer pass out lubrication, condoms and emergency contraceptive pill because children are attending concerts
Jazzy named artist of the year and breakthrough artist at annual RTÉ music awards
British singer-songwriter Raye makes Brit Award history by securing seven nominations
From Taylor Swift to Pink via Depeche Mode and Pixies, here’s how the calendar’s shaping up from January to October
If you thought Sour was a royal flush, then this album is the winning goal in a penalty shoot-out
A smash debut is music’s most daunting crucible, and Rodrigo felt the pressure to make a diamond with her new album Guts
Anglo-Irish singer and songwriter just keeps getting better and better
Events include Forbidden Fruit, Harry Styles, Electric Picnic and of course Garth Brooks
Dua Lipa, Doja Cat and Halsey were among the stars wearing corsets at the awards
Ukraine’s president Zelenskiy makes cameo at scandal free ceremony after Oscars chaos
On Sunday night, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo go head-to-head in seven categories
Swearing is big and clever. Just listen to Olivia Rodrigo, or look at the streaming figures
Majority of acts announced feature women as festival recovers from pandemic hiatus
Comment: He wrongly said she didn’t write her own songs – revealing a pop-vs-indie snobbery
Organisers say holding awards show as scheduled on January 31st is too risky
Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, The Cure and Tool are among the acts coming to Ireland
Magazine’s editor says Tesla boss follows a direct line from 1927 winner Charles Lindbergh
It’s a close contest between Villagers and For Those I Love, while Arlo Parks aces it
Squid Game, Bernie Sanders’s mittens and how to wear skinny jeans dominate global trends
Streaming is paying off handsomely – for Universal Music Group
It used to be made by juvenile men in shorts. Now Willow and Olivia Rodrigo have taken over
The New Zealand singer on her new album, giving up social media and dealing with grief
Little Mix make history in group category as Taylor Swift becomes first female global icon
The Drivers License singer on turning her first big breakup into the year’s biggest hit
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
