Organisation: Chemical Brothers

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The Chemical Brothers were at the forefront of the big beat movement.

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Chemical Brothers and the big beat revolution

Twenty-five years ago this week, the Chemical Brothers released Exit Planet Dust, an album that helped push dance music into the mainstream, writes Ed Power

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Making the weight in Irish electronica: Bandon-born Bantum on ten years of music

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Who (and what) will be rockin’ the year ahead in the world of music?

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Scene and Heard: More gig news for Cork

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Foreign fields: The best music festivals in Europe and beyond

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Meet the Bandon woman who is Vice President at Universal Music

Is our future Taoiseach currently sending 'bit-pics on Tinder'?

Say what you like about Enda Kenny but he never found himself embroiled in a row with LCD Soundsystem, writes Colm O’Regan. 

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

A question of taste: Aimie Mallon

Aimie Mallon, from just outside Navan, Co Meath, now based in Dublin, is one half of dance band, Le Boom, alongside Chris Leech. 

Thu, 20 Jul, 2017

Adam Smith's debut feature film is a tale of familial conflict among Travellers

After making impressive videos for the likes of the Chemical Brothers, Adam Smith has united Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson in his feature debut on Irish Travellers, writes Ed Power

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Album review: Moby, These Systems Are Failing

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Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Electric Picnic’s plastic cup generation gets taste of ’80s

Festival fans were as eager to snap up their camping spaces as they were to buy their tickets, judging by the speed with which the campsites filled up at Electric Picnic yesterday.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

You'll need your poncho! Weather will be as eclectic as Electric Picnic lineup

Tens of thousands of festival-goers will today be double- and triple-checking their lists, airing out the sleeping bags, and getting in the last-minute shopping ahead of this weekend’s music festival.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

SUMMER FESTIVALS: So how was festival announcement season for you? 

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Here are the headliners that have been announced for Electric Picnic

LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey, the Chemical Brothers and New Order are among the first headliners to be announced for this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Let me hear you say yeah for Underworld at Electric Picnic

Underworld are one of the dance acts guaranteed to get the crowd rocking at Electric Picnic, writes Ed Power

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

St Etienne were crucial to the Britpop era

It’s easy to forget how important St Etienne were to the Britpop era, writes Ed Power.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Album Review: Chemical Brothers - Born in Echoes

4/5

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Scene + Heard: THE WEEKEND AHEAD

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Ariana Grande to appear on new Hunger Games soundtrack

Ariana Grande has recorded a song for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' soundtrack.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

Net flicks Sultans of Ping back in favour

Online and celeb endorsements are helping revive a 90s Irish band, says Ed Power

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Allen 'expecting again'

Lily Allen is pregnant, according to reports.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2012

Allen thanks fans after having baby

Lily Allen has spoken publicly for the first time since the birth of her baby girl in a message to her Twitter followers.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2011

Stars congratulate new mum Allen

Friends of Lily Allen have congratulated her on news that she has given birth to a baby girl following the heartache of two earlier miscarriages.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2011

Honestly, I’m not racist, I just don’t really like Jews

Naas councillor Darren Scully has claimed his remarks about black Africans were open to misinterpretation, but Shaun Connolly believes they weren’t misinterpreted, but racist and Fine Gael should have got shot of him immediately

Sat, 26 Nov, 2011

Picnickers pack up for the return to reality

IN THE words of Soul II Soul’s 1989 club classic, it was back to life, back to reality for the thousands who awoke in a field in Co Laois with sore heads, soaking clothes and smelly wellies this morning.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2011

Electric Picnic’s charge of the welly brigade

WELLIES at the ready!

Mon, 29 Aug, 2011

Jessie J hailed Glastonbury queen

Jessie J was hailed the new queen of Glastonbury today – after ignoring doctors’ advice to skip the mudfest because of a broken leg.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Sun shines on Glastonbury

Revellers are welcoming a rare treat at mudbath Glastonbury today – sunshine.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Electric Picnic announce more acts

More acts have been confirmed for this year's Electric Picnic Festival in Co Laois.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2011

Lily's new hubby announces pregnancy

The singer Lily Allen’s new husband Sam Cooper announced the happy news to the couple’s friends and family during his speech at their wedding reception today.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Sounds of summer

FOR some people, the idea of being one of thousands of campers packed like sardines for three days in a mucky field — and even muckier clothes — sounds like hell.

Sat, 28 May, 2011

Full Glastonbury line-up confirmed

Glastonbury festival has today announced its full festival line up, confirming U2, Coldplay and Beyonce Knowles as this year’s headliners.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011

One-day ticket a sign of the times for Picnic

RECESSION-HIT revellers hungry for the Electric Picnic will be able to get a one-day ticket for the music and arts festival.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

I fought eating disorder, admits Allen as she launches new career

SINGER Lily Allen has admitted she has fought an eating disorder, getting sick after meals at the peak of her fame.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2011

I fought eating disorder, says Lily

Singer Lily Allen has admitted that she has fought an eating disorder, getting sick after meals at the peak of her fame.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2011

Lily Allen snubs Morgan interview

Singer Lily Allen has snubbed Piers Morgan’s offer of appearing on his Life Stories series, unless he gives £1m (€1.2m) to charity.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Allen 'to try for baby again next year'

Lily Allen’s sister says her pop star sibling will try for a baby next year.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Lily Allen battles blood-poisoning

Pop star Lily Allen was today in hospital battling blood poisoning just days after suffering her second miscarriage, her spokesman confirmed.

Sat, 06 Nov, 2010

Lily thanks fans after loss

LILY ALLEN thanked fans for their support after losing her baby just a few days ago.

Sat, 06 Nov, 2010

Allen thanks fans for support after baby loss

Lily Allen today thanked fans for their support after losing her baby just a few days ago.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2010

Allen's fans asked to say 'little prayer'

Lily Allen asked her fans to “say a little prayer” following the complications which led to her second miscarriage.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

Lily Allen loses her baby

POP STAR Lily Allen, who was about six months pregnant, has lost her baby, her spokesman said yesterday.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

The Chemical Brothers eye another Gallagher collaboration

The Chemical Brothers want to collaborate with Noel Gallagher on his solo album.

Sat, 30 Oct, 2010

Robbie joins Take That for first public appearance

REFORMED Take That made their first public appearance yesterday since Robbie Williams rejoined as the group collected a prize for their years of success at the Q Awards.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2010

Pop star Lily pregnant

Pop singer Lily Allen and boyfriend Sam Cooper are expecting their first child, it was revealed today.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2010

The Chemical Brothers announce return to touring

The Chemical Brothers have announced their live return.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2010

Losing baby was worst time of my life: Allen

Lily Allen has described her miscarriage as “the worst time of my life” and revealed that she still has therapy to cope with her loss.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2009

Rolf Harris to collaborate with dance icons

Rolf Harris is set to work with Dizzee Rascal and the Chemical Brothers.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Allen still sporting Simons' sparkler

Lily Allen still wears a diamond ring given to her by ex-boyfriend Ed Simons.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2009

Allen enjoys kiss with Peaches Geldof's ex-boyfriend

Lily Allen enjoyed a steamy public kiss with Peaches Geldof’s ex-boyfriend during her trip to Tokyo.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2009