Ed Power says the new flight connections direct from Cork to Reykjavik offers an opportunity to explore stunning landscapes and a magical city

Far from being a manufactured product, Girl Power defined Britpop better than a battling Blur and Oasis, says Caomhan Keane

Adrian Cullinane shows off his 1957 VW Camper Splitscreen

Noel Gallagher has dismissed Jeremy Corbyn’s brand of politics as “communism” — but insisted he would never vote Tory.

The ever present smartphone means people don’t bother striking up conversation with strangers anymore and self-confessed chatterbox Michelle Murphy isn’t one bit happy...

Creating the music in the moment is what sets Paul Kalkbrenner apart from some of the globetrotting DJs he is normally lumped with, writes Ed Power

Twenty years ago this week, Oasis and Blur began their Britpop chart battle. Jonathan deBurca Butler looks at other musical match-ups

MUSIC NEWS: Perhaps it’s fortunate for the Glastonbury organisers that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs isn’t on their bill this weekend. 

His recent rant about God’s lack of compassion sent social media into overdrive as Stephen Fry just doesn’t do dull says Gráinne McGuinness

Here’s a quick recap of all the weeks entertainment news.

The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett tells Ed Power of his rage against the commercial makeover of their genre

Sam Smith heads the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards after being shortlisted for five awards, narrowly ahead of Ed Sheeran and George Ezra who are up for four apiece.

Noel Gallagher would have "eaten Bastille alive".

The Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin and Blur have all reformed in recent times and the rock nostalgia market is way more lucrative for bands than actually releasing music.

1994: The One with Whigfield, Ray Houghton, Blur v Oasis, Riverdance and THAT Guinness ad.

It is truly terrifying to think that this year’s college entrants were born in the late 90s, making them younger than your first mobile phone. Ed Power looks back at a long lost world    

Damon Albarn’s solo debut and chart-topping duo Royal Blood heads the shortlist for this year’s Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

Chris Evans has revealed he was all fired up to do a 20th anniversary special of his hit 90s chat show TFI Friday – until he realised he was getting short changed.

Alex James is unsure if Blur will collaborate together in the future.

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Blur Studios are the undisputed kings of CG cinematics. But are their talents being wasted on pointless, arguably deceptive, video game short films?

MUSIC NEWS: Singer, opera composer and champion of African music, Damon Albarn can now add radio presenter to his list of talents.

BOBBY Womack is thrilled to be back. “I’m playing countries I never got to play before,” says the iconic soul singer, grinning his trademark grin. “They [promoters] used to tell me, ‘oh, your band is too big’ for our venue. Now, the doors are open for me. This late in my career, I’m loving it. Seriously, man, it’s great. ”

MUSIC NEWS: Co-operation between Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher would put the fall of the Berlin Wall in the shade, but the formerly feuding Brit-pop kings are rumoured to be working together.

Blur left Sir Elton John confused with a song about his penis.

Noel Gallagher has said that his younger self wouldn't like him now.

Liam Gallagher has mocked his brother Noel for performing with Damon Albarn at the weekend.

Their Britpop rivalry was legendary, but Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn have put their musical differences aside to perform together in aid of a cancer charity.

Depeche Mode refused to be honoured at the BRITs.

Blur have announced their first Irish gig in four years.

The Stone Roses, Blur, Pulp – everyone’s reuniting these days. Now it looks like Led Zeppelin could be coming back.

Depeche Mode feel snubbed by the BRIT Awards.

The Wanted have been told that they are "skint".

Britpop veterans Blur saw off competition from fellow reformed rockers The Stone Roses to be named the best live act at the Q Awards.

Plants which listen to Cheryl Cole's singing grow quicker, according to new research by horticultural expert Chris Bonnett.

Bestselling records last year by Katy Perry and David Guetta were not enough to offset the decline in sales and profits at the Irish unit of music giant EMI.

Reunited acts Blur and The Stone Roses are to battle it out for the title of best band in the world at this year's Q Awards.

Parlophone, the record label behind Kylie Minogue, Coldplay and Blur, is to be sold as a condition of EMI’s takeover by Universal, it was reported today.

SMALL but perfectly formed was the verdict on the Liss Ard arts and music festival in West Cork over the weekend.

MUSIC NEWS: While the London Olympics opening ceremony received a generally favourable response, there were a few grumbles about the musical component of the extravaganza.

Blur reunited tonight for their first proper show for three years with a gig in front of just 200 people.

Graham Coxon says Blur's 'Parklife' album was "sarcastic".