Geoff Travis may have had a hand in the rise of bands such as The Smiths, but it’s his new crop of Irish acts that has him excited in advance of his visit to Cork, writes Ed Power

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.

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

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