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Madraí: "We want our songs to hit live when you're screaming the wrong lyrics but still be equally good for a cry into your pillow when every word stings."

Behind the music - Madraí

Emerging Irish pop rock band Madraí have released their new single, Turn It Around, with their debut EP, What I'm Doing This For, to follow. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 Jun

Behind the music - Jess Young

London-based Irish pop singer Jess Young has released her new single, Heartbreak Vacation. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 May

Ed Sheeran plays surprise set at Big Weekend in UK

Ed Sheeran has joined the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend line-up in Liverpool for a secret set.

Music • 24 May

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's Australian drama The Last Anniversary, a documentary about Liza Minnelli, Sam Fender live in Liverpool, an outstanding Sebastian Stan in A Different Man, and the Investec Champions Cup final . . .

Television • 24 May

The English singer Becky Hill is among the newly announced Electric Picnic acts

Electric Picnic reveals more acts for August line-up

The Electric Picnic has revealed over 40 acts that will be joining the previously announced Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, and Kings of Leon at the festival in Stradbally, Co Laois from 29 to 31 August.

Music • 23 May

Owen Cooper in the video for Little Bit Closer

Adolescence star appears in new Sam Fender video

Sam Fender has reunited Adolescence director Philip Barantini with Owen Cooper, the young star of the hit Netflix drama, in the new video for his single, Little Bit Closer.

Music • 08 May

Cortney Dixon: Fuzzy indie/fizzy pop meets moments of garage rock. Photo credit: Rob Irish

Behind the music - Cortney Dixon

UK indie pop artist Cortney Dixon has released new single, You Look Good Naked. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Feb

Andrew Scott - "Sam's masterpiece of a song has become a true friend to me"

Andrew Scott stars in 'truly cathartic' Sam Fender vid

Andrew Scott, who stars in the video for People Watching, the title track from British singer-songwriter Sam Fender's new album, has described the experience of making the promo as "truly cathartic".

Music • 30 Jan

Driving Blue: "We aim for lots of energy, and want the listener to feel like they've walked into the back of a pub where a trad session has been laced with 60s blues rock players."

Behind the music - Driving Blue

Dublin-based rock, blues, and Irish folk band Driving Blue have released their new single, Lose Ya, and play Whelan's of Dublin on 18 January. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Jan

Sam Fender cancels remaining 2024 gigs to avoid "lasting damage" to his vocal cord

Sam Fender cancels gigs after vocal cord damage

Sam Fender has cancelled the remaining dates on his 2024 tour to avoid "lasting damage" to his vocal cord.

Music • 17 Dec 24

Behind the music - Sam Clifford

Dublin singer songwriter Sam Clifford has released his new single, Forever. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 Nov 24

Sam Fender to play Dublin's 3Arena on 2 December

Sam Fender to kick off Ireland and UK tour in Dublin

Sam Fender has announced he is bringing his People Watching Tour to arenas across Ireland and the UK this December, kicking off the seven-date run in Dublin.

Music • 18 Oct 24

Behind the music - Nieve Ella

UK songwriter and guitarist Nieve Ella has released her new EP, Watch it Ache and Bleed. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 Oct 24

Behind the music - Deja Vu

New Wicklow band and Deja Vu have released their latest single, Sick And Tired. We asked them BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 Aug 24

Behind the music - Rachel Walsh

Indie pop singer songwriter Rachel Walsh has released her new song, Would You Be Happier? We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Jul 23

Behind the music - The Decades

Four-piece Wicklow indie rock band The Decades have released their new single, Overwhelming. We asked drummer David Mulvey the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Jun 23

Sam Fender announces Dublin and Belfast summer shows

Sam Fender has announced Dublin and Belfast shows for next June.

Music • 17 Oct 22

Sam Fender 'taking time off' for his mental health

Sam Fender has announced that he is "taking some time off the road" to look after his mental health.

Music • 12 Sep 22

Jessie Buckley among this year's Mercury prize nominees

Irish actress Jessie Buckley is among this year's Mercury prize nominees for her album For All Our Days That Tear The Heart with with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.

Music • 26 Jul 22

Killers announce support bands after Fender pulls out

Mullingar band The Academic and English act Blossoms will now support The Killers at their Dublin shows next week after Sam Fender announced that he is pulling out of the two gigs.

Music • 07 Jun 22

Sam Fender - "I didn't think it through and I should have"

Sam Fender apologises over Johnny Depp post

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has apologised for the Johnny Depp selfie featuring the word "heroes" that was posted to his social media on the same evening as the verdicts were reached in Depp's libel action against ex-wife Amber Heard and her countersuit.

Music • 04 Jun 22

Shakira was honoured with the Special International award Photo: Getty Images

Stars shine at the Ivor Novello Awards in London

Rapper Dave and Ed Sheeran have been honoured at the Ivor Novello Awards during a ceremony that also featured a surprise appearance by global pop superstar Shakira.

Music • 19 May 22

Emmo: "I'm the musical equivalent of buttery toast - wholesome and salty."

Behind the music - Emmo

Up and coming Cork artist Emmo has released his new single 'Still. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Music • 21 Mar 22

Ed Sheeran and Elton John are Ireland's Christmas No 1

Ed Sheeran and Elton John's duet Merry Christmas has claimed this year's Christmas Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Music • 24 Dec 21

Behind the music - Tom A. Smith

Sunderland-based singer Tom A. Smith has released his debut single, Wolves. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Dec 21