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Behind the music - James Keegan

Cork folk-pop singer James Keegan has released his new single, Feeling Grey, from his upcoming debut EP. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 20 Jun

Strap: Catchy pop tunes delivered with unconventional time signatures

Behind the music - Strap

Irish progressive rock band Strap have released their new single, Mother Nature. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 May

Martin McGuigan: "An optimist wrapped in a cynic's clothing."

Behind the music - Marty McGuigan

Emerging Irish singer songwriter Marty McGuigan has released his new single, Confessions Of An Idle Mind. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Apr

Niamh McKinney: "An eclectic mix of acoustic and electronic, folk and pop. There's a little bluesy-ness in there sometimes, too."

Behind the music - Niamh McKinney

New Irish singer-songwriter Niamh McKinney has released her new song, Reliving. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Mar

Graham Coe: "I love tea and probably drink about ten cups a day; no activity can be sorted without a fresh brew."

Behind the music - Graham Coe

Wicklow singer songwriter Graham Coe has released his new single, I've Just Never Found The Words. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Feb

Baba. "A little bit pop, a little bit soul and always honest." Photo credit: Hazel Coonagh

Behind the music - Baba

Baba aka Siobhán Lynch has released her new single, Sad Party. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Oct 24

All Things Eve. Photo credit: Kate Lawlor | @daisychainsphotos

Behind the music - All Things Eve

Rising singer-songwriter All Things Eve has released her new song, June Moon, and plays the Ruby Sessions in Dublin on 24 September. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 Sep 24

Behind the music - Tramp

Donegal-accented, Derry-based rock band Tramp have released their new single, The Birds (Lowered Suspension). We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Aug 24

Cairo Station. Photo credit: Anna Burnett

Behind the music - Cairo Station

Belfast alt-rock band Cairo Station have released their debut single, Menace. We asked the band's guitarist Felix McAuley the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Jul 24

Behind the music - Letterbox Kid

Emerging Irish R&B/Soul artist Letterbox Kid has released his news song, Stormy Daniels featuring Darian. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Jul 24

Behind the music - Yester Daze

Montreal-based rock band Yester Daze have released their new EP, Nothing, Perfectly. We asked Brandon McShad of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 May 24

KÎND. Photo credit: Sadhbh Hackett @sivtography

Behind the music - KÎND

Irish five-piece melodic prog rock band KÎND have released their latest single, Philosopher's Wish. We asked front man Matt Redmond the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 05 May 24

Sam Segurado. Photo credits: Katya Rezvaya

Behind the music - Sam Segurado

Irish-Portuguese Sam Segurado artist is set to release his new album, The Remainder, and plays the Workmans Cellar, Dublin with support from Navya on 25 February. we asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 Feb 24

Behind the music - Ernest Aines

Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Ernest Aines and Kerry singer Lorraine Nash are set to tour Ireland with their double bill shows in February. We asked Ernest the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 30 Jan 24

Behind the music - Cascando

Limerick roots-rock band have released their new song, Jimmy Boy. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Dec 23

Behind the Music - Pier

Irish/Italian alt-rock artist Pier has released his new song, Campari. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Oct 23

Behind the music - Vernon Jane

Dublin alt-rock band Vernon Jane release their new album Chestpains And Sidepieces on 13 October and play The Grand Social, Dublin on 11 October. We asked front woman Emily O'Connor the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 04 Oct 23

Arthur Valentine: "I've been described as "frustratingly unpunctual" but I'M WORKING ON IT!"

Behind the music - Arthur Valentine

Irish alternative Pop/RnB musician and producer Arthur Valentine will play as part of Three City Stages Collective from 1 to 3 September at Electric Picnic this year. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 04 Aug 23

Behind the music - EPONINE

UK "Grunge-soul" pioneer EPONINE has released his debut single Pink Lemonade. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Jul 23

Jonas Lorentzen. Photo credit: Espen Winther

Behind the music - Nebala

The Northman actor and former Heilung singer Jonas Lorentzen has released his debut album, Lustuz Laþu Wōþuz Alu, with his new project Nebala. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 29 Aug 22

Behind the music - Tadhg Daly

Troubadour Tadhg Daly has just released his new single, Forever Young. We ask him the BIG questions...

Behind the Music • 17 Aug 21

Alba Torriset: "I was trained in classical music when I was younger, but a desire to write and be a part of a band led me to popular music."

Behind the music - Ålesund

Bristol-based alt-Pop quartet Ålesund have released their third EP A Thread In The Dark alongside latest single Rhythm. We asked vocalist and lyricist Alba Torriset the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Jul 21

Behind the music - SYML

Seattle-based Brian Fennell, trading as SYML, releases his new EP, Dim, on Friday, 16 April. His track Mr Sandman featured in the Behind Her Eyes trailer and in episode five of the thriller. We ask him the BIG questions...

Music • 15 Apr 21

Behind the music: SYML

Seattle's SYML has just released his new song, The Dark. We ask him the BIG questions...

Music • 20 Aug 20

Leonard Cohen released his 14th album last month

Tower of Song Leonard Cohen remembered around the world

Fans around the world have been remembering the genius of singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who has died aged 82.

Entertainment • 12 Nov 16

Jeff Buckley