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Tom Dunne: Changes to payments from streaming services are very welcome

As the big labels flex their muscle and take on the huge problem of false streams, hopefully it'll mean more money trickling down to artists

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Culture That Made Me: Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones

Tom Dunne: I really don't get this Wolfe Tones revival

Fair play to the Wolfe Tones for their latest moment in the sun, but I admit I'm at a loss to understand it

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Tom Dunne: Electric Picnic changed the idea of what an Irish festival could be

Tom Dunne: Electric Picnic changed the idea of what an Irish festival could be

The late John Reynolds unveiled his visionary event back in 2004. We owe him a deep debt of gratitude

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Tom Dunne: These five songs saved the summer of 2023 for me

Tom Dunne: These five songs saved the summer of 2023 for me

From CMAT to Blur, Tom Dunne picks five 'boys of summer' that lifted and transported him

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Tom Dunne: How Aladdin Sane made David Bowie one of the most famous people on earth

Tom Dunne: How Aladdin Sane made David Bowie one of the most famous people on earth

Bowie's album turns 50 this year and marked a pivotal turning point in the star's music career

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Tom Dunne: Britpop era is definitely worth another look

Tom Dunne: Britpop era is definitely worth another look

We remember Blur v Oasis, but Dylan Jones' book digs way deeper than just the music to create a picture of a fascinating time for the culture of our near neighbour

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

The Q Awards

Tom Dunne: Kevin Rowland of Dexys is one of popular music's great mavericks

Yes, there's no shortage of tales of his eccentricity, but a new album is a reminder of some of the treat music Dexys have released through the decades

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Christy Moore Performs At Royal Festival Hall In London

Tom Dunne: Why John O'Dreams by Christy Moore ranks among the great cover versions

Of course Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares also belongs on that list, as does Willie Nelson's version of Always On My Mind

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

Tom Dunne: Wham documentary shows how Andrew really was a good friend

Tom Dunne: Wham documentary shows how Andrew really was a good friend

There's much to recommend in the Wham film on Netflix, not least the little-known tale of how George was supported by his school pal

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Van Morrison Performing In NY

Tom Dunne: Let the debate begin - what's Van Morrison's best album?

The musos say Astral Weeks, but it's discussion that can also have mention of Moondance, Veedon Fleece, or my personal favourite, Best of Van, Vol 1

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023