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REVIEW: Girl Band were magnificent at Cyprus Avenue in Cork

The two-metre rule was gleefully ignored in Cork at the weekend as Girl Band played a storming set that embellished their reputation as the most interesting – and possibly the best – group in the country at the moment.

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Rough around the edges: Former Smiths record label manager talks about his latest batch of Irish acts

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Lankum shining a light on the dark side of Irish culture

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Rappers, rockers and shoe-gazers: Choice Music Nominees

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A celebratory hometown gig to close the latest chapter of Microdisney

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Acoustic endeavours pay off for This Is The Kit

Mike Smith on Music Cork, the industry and the chase to sign Sultans of Ping

As he attends the Music Cork event, industry veteran Mike Smith tells Ed Power about his encounters with the likes of Blur, Coldplay and the Sultans

Tue, 09 May, 2017

These ten artists are up for The Choice Music Prize best Irish album of the year

Ed Power rates the 10 contenders vying to win the Choice Music Prize for best Irish album of the year

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Boys in Girl Band riding that wave

TALKING to Adam Faulkner, one quarter of Girl Band, is like getting a geography lesson. 

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Derry singer Soak is focusing on her music, not her sexuality

At 18, Soak is already tired of answering questions on her sexuality. Her debut LP should put some of the focus back on her music, writes Ed Power

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Eoghan O'Sullivan gives us some of his cultural highlights of the year

Magic moment: It’s an eerie feeling standing alone at midnight on a Saturday, surrounded by some 20,000 people.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

Thomas Cohen talks of Peaches’ addiction problems

At the inquest into Peaches Geldof’s death, her grieving husband told a candid tale of her drug addiction. Susannah Butter profiles the young musician raising their sons alone

Tue, 26 Aug, 2014

Morrissey opens up about his first male relationship

Famously private singer Morrissey has disclosed details of how his first relationship with a man came in his 30s and told how he later discussed becoming a father with a close female companion.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

A mind of their own

Hal’s second album took seven years to make. There was no angst, just dedication to the music and a refusal to kowtow to the ‘suits’, says Ed Power

Wed, 28 Mar, 2012

Rebirth of LA cool

THE hottest new band of the year, girl-group Warpaint, are a seductive blend of indie-pop grit and Hollywood glamour.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010

Marr proud of encouraging vegetarianism

Johnny Marr is “proud” The Smiths inspired people to go vegetarian.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2010

Elbow named critics' album of year

Elbow rounded off a breakthrough year today with their album topping an annual “poll of polls” list.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2008

Community order for Doherty

Troubled rock star Pete Doherty was given a 12-month community order today after he admitted a series of drug offences.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006

Doherty set to be freed from jail today

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty is expected to be freed from jail today after spending the weekend behind bars.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

MTV signs deal with record labels

Videos by artists like The Strokes and The White Stripes will not disappear from MTV in Europe after a deal was struck with independent record labels.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

Kylie and Eminem feature on bootleg box set

A website dedicated to bootleg music has compiled a three-CD box set dedicated to the phenomenon.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2002

Belle and Sebastian sign to Rough Trade

Belle and Sebastian have signed to the Rough Trade label worldwide.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2002