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Members of rock band Bi-2, who have been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, remain locked up in a Thai immigration jail (Pavel Golovkin/AP)

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Rock band critical of Putin detained in Thailand

Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remained in a Thai immigration jail on Tuesday, fearful that they could be deported to Russia as a reported plan to let them fly to safety in Israel was apparently suspended.

Kodaline announce extra Dublin dates after selling out three shows

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Kodaline announce extra Dublin dates after selling out three shows

Pixies release best album created since the band's comeback

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Pixies release best album created since the band's comeback

Cry Monster Cry announce Dublin gig

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Cry Monster Cry announce Dublin gig

Terminally ill Take That fan confined to wheelchair pleads with band's management for accessible tickets

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Terminally ill Take That fan confined to wheelchair pleads with band's management for accessible tickets

Four become five for short trip home to Cork

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Four become five for short trip home to Cork

The Cranberries release first music video since Dolores O'Riordan's death

The Cranberries release first music video since Dolores O'Riordan's death

The Cranberries have released their first single since the death of band member Dolores O'Riordan last year.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2019

Picture This scoop three awards in the Hot Press Readers' Poll

Picture This scoop three awards in the Hot Press Readers' Poll

Following the success of their latest album, MDRN LV, Picture This have only gone and picked up the awards for Best Group, Track of the Year, and Best Live Act from the last 12 months in the Hot Press Readers’ Poll.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2019

Picture This set to launch new album from top of Empire State Building, as you do

Picture This set to launch new album from top of Empire State Building, as you do

Picture This will launch their new album MDRN LV from the top of the Empire State Building in New York today.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2019

The Strypes have called it a day after 7 years

The Strypes have called it a day after 7 years

The Strypes have decided to call it a day.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2018

Westlife to reunite after 6 years and fans are in hysterics

Westlife to reunite after 6 years and fans are in hysterics

Westlife are getting back together after calling it a day in 2012.

Sun, 23 Sep, 2018

Shandrum Céilí Band hitting new notes after Fleadh success

Shandrum Céilí Band hitting new notes after Fleadh success

Shandrum Céilí Band are striking a new note after triple Fleadh success for Cork, writes Pet O’Connell.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2018

Dancehall days and great times

Dancehall days and great times

Ireland’s rock bands of the 1970s and ‘80s get the kudos, but Gina was packing out venues all over the country, writes Ed Power.

Wed, 11 Jul, 2018

WATCH: This Dublin pub seems like the best craic ever thanks to lively American folk band

WATCH: This Dublin pub seems like the best craic ever thanks to lively American folk band

An Irish hooley broke out at the Celt Bar in Dublin last night and folk band ‘The Tan and Sober Gentlemen’ proved that they were up for the craic.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2018

The rise and fall of iconic Cork band Sultans of Ping

The rise and fall of iconic Cork band Sultans of Ping

As the Sultans of Ping re-release Casual Sex in the Cineplex, Ed Power looks back on the rollercoaster ride of the Cork band’s rise and fall.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2018

From céilí bands to new quartets, musician Martin Hayes adds another string to his bow

From céilí bands to new quartets, musician Martin Hayes adds another string to his bow

Martin Hayes has travelled from the céilí bands of his native Clare, via The Gloaming, to a new quartet with American musicians, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2017

In the name of love ... Is this U2s biggest fan?

In the name of love ... Is this U2s biggest fan?

As U2 tune up for tomorrow’s The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 in Croke Park, Dublin, Olivia Kelleher meets their biggest fan.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Picture This keep promise to play at Cork wedding

Picture This keep promise to play at Cork wedding

Picture This kept their promise to play at one lucky couple’s wedding after a woman put it to them at a live Q&A with the band last October.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

And the band played on - 40 years later Biff Byford and Saxon are still rocking

And the band played on - 40 years later Biff Byford and Saxon are still rocking

Saxon and their frontman Biff Byford have survived nearly 40 years as a band and are still going strong, writes Ed Power

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

This hotel has hosted their own version of Carpool Karaoke with wedding bands

This hotel has hosted their own version of Carpool Karaoke with wedding bands

James Corden has competition!

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

Overhead, The Albatross are soaring high with own brand of instrumental rock

Named after a Pink Floyd song, Irish group Overhead, The Albatross are impressing with their new album, writes Eoghan O’Sullivan.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Trad band Lynched are hitting new heights with their punk style

Trad band Lynched are hitting new heights with their punk style

They’re the trad band who are more punk than punk, and have hit new heights after starring on Jools Holland’s show, writes Ed Power

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

One Direction set to go in different directions

One Direction set to go in different directions

One Direction fans are gearing up for an emotional weekend as the band prepare to play what could be their final gig tonight.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2015

Those all important Electric Picnic band clashes

Those all important Electric Picnic band clashes

Don't worry we have the some solutions

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

Kodaline take time out to serenade children of Temple Street Hospital

Kodaline take time out to serenade children of Temple Street Hospital

Kodaline are one of the hottest Irish bands right now.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Niall Horan pens patriotic song

Niall Horan pens patriotic song

One Direction superstar Niall Horan has written a patriotic song called Don’t Forget Where You Belong with his Croke Park gigs this weekend in mind.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Croker crescendo for One Direction boys

Croker crescendo for One Direction boys

They’re the world’s biggest boy band and maybe the world’s biggest band full stop.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Bantry band The Calvinists: Memories, music and life lived to the full

Bantry band The Calvinists: Memories, music and life lived to the full

Sometimes opportunities appear from the most unexpected places. And sometimes they can vanish as quickly.

Thu, 22 May, 2014