The road of the newly-acquitted Paul Murphy from his privileged past to the criminal courts has included its fair share of ups and downs.

The organisers of a 10,000 capacity music festival expect it to sell out well in advance after announcing a raft of artists will appear alongside Manic Street Preachers, The Coronas and Sigma.

Looks like it’s going to be a blast from the past.

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

Florence and the Machine, Underworld, Manic Street Preachers, and Roisin Murphy are to headline this year’s Electric Picnic music festival.

Q magazine has announced the award contenders for their annual ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

Manic Street Preachers treated fans to three new songs at their London gigs this weekend.

Can a once notorious rock band grow old with dignity?

Thirty-five thousand music and arts lovers packed the Stradbally estate in Co Laois for last weekend’s Electric Picnic.

Iggy Pop , Cuchulainn and a suicide cluster have influenced Peter Murphy’s second novel, he explains how and why they got there to Declan Burke

Manic Street Preachers are planning to release their 11th studio album in early 2014.

Manic Street Preachers are preparing for the "final phase" of their career.

Kylie Minogue was "emotional" as she picked up an award at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards today.

Goodness gracious, great squalls of friar... holy man Alessandro Brustenghi has become the first friar in the world to land a major record deal.

Manic Street Preachers will still play live in 2012.

THE Manic Street Preachers have been awarded the title of “classic songwriters” at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards.

Manic Street Preachers think releasing singles is a thing of the past.

Manic Street Preachers are worried there will be no music industry left when they return from their hiatus.

Eminem and Arctic Monkeys will headline this year’s V Festival.

The Australian singer Kylie Minogue – who has previously collaborated with artists including Nick Cave and Manic Street Preachers – approached Primal Scream to write a track for her, but the group were having too many problems to accept.

IT may be a marketing gimmick but Arthur’s Day came at a time yesterday when the country really needed a pint.

Manic Street Preachers, David Gray and Cathy Davey are among the headline acts taking to the stage in Ireland for Arthur's Day later.

More than 15 new artists have been added to the star studded line-up to mark Arthur’s Day, it was announced today.

Manic Street Preachers found collaborating with ex Guns N' Roses star Duff McKagan "awe-inspiring".

Blur’s reunion show was today named the greatest Glastonbury performance of the past 40 years.

Arctic Monkeys have been blasted for their unfriendly attitude at the Reading Festival.

Manic Street Preachers want to bring more "joy" to their music after their "exhausting" current album.

Pop star Lady Gaga is to play the Oxegen festival, it has been announced.

American singer Lady Gaga is the latest act to be confirmed for this year's Oxegen Festival at Punchestown Racecourse in Co Kildare

THE thousands of revellers that arrived at the Oxegen campsite yesterday will be relieved that, despite dull, grey conditions, the rain held off.

The new REM album, released in Ireland today, is the latest to be recorded in a little-known Co Westmeath studio.

British rockers the Arctic Monkeys have emerged as the big winners at the 2008 NME Awards, scooping a total of three awards at Thursday's London ceremony.

Arctic Monkeys and Manic Street Preachers were lauded at the Shockwaves NME Awards last night, but it was Pete Doherty who emerged as the unlikely hero.

ARCTIC Monkeys and Kate Nash continued their winning ways at the Shockwaves NME Awards last night, while Manic Street Preachers were honoured for their special contribution to British music.

Arctic Monkeys are set to dominate this year’s NME Awards – while Amy Winehouse could end up being the biggest loser.

Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are planning to perform a show-stopping duet with Kylie Minogue at next year's NME Awards.

Manic Street Preachers are celebrating the holidays by giving fans a free Christmas single.

Kylie Minogue, Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney shared the spoils at the Q Awards today.

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was the star and the flop of last night’s music awards.

Two music award ceremonies are going ahead tonight – without their biggest star.

Amy Winehouse and Kate Nash are among the nominees for this year’s Q Awards.

More than 30,000 revellers will descend on Co Laois today for the Electric Picnic music festival.