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

LCD Soundsystem's guitarist branded Leo Varadkar a 'tosser' after the Taoiseach visited the band backstage

James Murphy cheekily reassembled his bittersweet punk-funk troupe a mere five years after an emotional "farewell" concert at Madison Square Garden.

Electric Picnic is really two festivals

LCD, Lana Del Rey and a woman in a Santa Hat stood out in Stradbally for Ed Power

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.

From LCD Soundsystem to Brian Deady, Ed Power offers his selection of must-sees for Stradbally

More than 50,000 music fans will this weekend converge on Laois village Stradbally for Electric Picnic, the 13th outing of the music and arts festival.

 

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After his success on Misfits, writer Mike O’Leary turns his attention to Irish life, writes Padraic Killeen

Britpop legends Blur are the latest act confirmed as the headliners for the Electric Picnic music festival.

The Irish electronica outfit are more than happy with the experience of creating their big label debut, writes Ed Power

From Pet Shop Boys to Portishead, the impressive bill of fare at this year’s Electric Picnic caters for all musical tastes. Ed Power recommends some choice cuts.

Blondie and Sinead O'Connor are among the 21 new acts which have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up today.

MICHAEL POPE is dying to share a secret. “We have a guest vocalist on our new album but I can’t tell you who it is,” says Le Galaxie’s singer, his voice falling to a whisper.

David Bowie has fuelled speculation that be may tour again by saying that he has "good news" coming.

66-year-old David Bowie's new three-disc album 'The Next Day Extra' - the collectors issue of his acclaimed LP 'The Next Day', which was released in March - will feature a 10-track companion CD with five never-heard-before tracks, such as 'Atomica', 'The Informer', 'Like A Rocket Man', 'Born In A UFO' and 'God Bless The Girl'.

MUSIC NEWS: Arcade Fire have exploded back on to the music scene with a promotional blitz for their forthcoming album Reflektor, due out on Oct 29. Last Monday, the band released the single ‘Reflektor’, complete with backing vocals from David Bowie.

Arcade Fire are working with James Murphy on their new album.

Tickets for the Killers’ gig at the O2 in Dublin went on sale this morning.

Quirky Danish band Efterklang play in Dublin and Cork next weekend.

MUSIC NEWS: Irish twin sister duo Heathers are probably best known for their ‘Remember When’ tune from the Discover Ireland ads.

Friendly Fires escaped the nu-rave movement to blaze their own trail as a pop band, says Ed Power

LCD Soundsystem have announced details of their farewell gig.

Post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL) this morning announced they will play their first ever Dublin show at Tripod in June this year.

CANADIAN rockers Arcade Fire’s record The Suburbs has been hailed album of the year in a prestigious poll of music critics.

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire's record 'The Suburbs' has been hailed album of the year in a prestigious poll of music critics.

The last and quirkiest event on the summer music festival calendar is kicking off today with headliners Dizzee Rascal, The Flaming Lips and The Prodigy taking to the stage during the Bestival weekend.

Festival-goers are hoping the sunshine will hold on day two of the Electric Picnic.