The early release was only part of the surprise of a joyfully experimental record, writes Ed Power.

Pop priestess Grace Jones, dance veterans Underworld, and student disco icons Belle and Sebastian were among the highlights as the Electric Picnic music festival began at Stradbally, Co Laois, Friday night.

The hugely influential rockers will play their last gig on Sunday, 50 years after they formed and 20 years after frontman Jerry Garcia died, says Richard Fitzpatrick

As he prepares to play in Bantry, Ricky Skaggs talks bluegrass, country greats and Irish links with Ed Power

Samuel L Jackson is set to make an appearance in the remake of 'Oldboy'.