Ireland

"Wherever You Are", Kodaline's new anthem will bring you home

When the world feels just a little too heavy and loud, sometimes the best therapy is a simple love song that encapsulates perfectly just what the world could be. Dublin's…

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Brame & Hamo release “It’s Time To” as a post-Christmas treat

Brame & Hamo's newest release, "It's Time To," is out just in time to save everyone from the post-Christmas, pre-New Year’s black hole. Out on Maceo Plex’s Ellum label, the release, which…

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Active shows a softer side on new single "Stand"

One of the newest and youngest talents coming up in the Irish hip-hop scene right now, 18-year-old Monaghan native, Active, has returned with a somber, supplemental new track "Stand". Serving…

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"The Wife of Michael Cleary" is stunning folk magic from Maija Sofia

The enchanting vocalist Maija Sofia shares her gorgeous track "The Wife of Michael Cleary," a minimalistic instrumentation layered with Sofia's blissful vocals. Written from the perspective of Bridget Cleary, a…

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Maria Kelly softly returns with the confessional "i leave early" [Premiere]

Maria Kelly has made her way back to Ireland, marking her return is the newest single, "i leave early", a cleansing confessional that once again reminds us of what we've…

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Gypsies on the Autobahn battle internal conflict in "Rubicon" [Premiere]

Metaphorically speaking, the word "rubicon" means to cross a point of no return. For a while it seemed Gypsies on the Autobahn had hurdled over their personal river of no…

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"Because of April", 1000 Beasts + Laura Elizabeth Hughes have themselves a hit

Collaboration has long been an integral part of a musician's creative process. There are, however, few that make it their mission to collaborate on every release, but producer 1000 Beasts (Cian…

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Le Boom team up with Æ MAK to spread their "Dancing Bug" [Video]

Music has long been attested as a coping mechanism for all strains of anxiety, healing the wounded and the scarred. Irish duo Le Boom know this better than most. Teaming…

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Fontaines D.C's Grian Chatten discusses all things "Dogrel" [Interview]

The first few months of 2019 have been a whirlwind for Fontaines D.C. From treating Texas crowds to punk-fuelled riffs at SXSW to performing at the prestigious BBC 6 Music…

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Fontaines D.C. go 'Big' with youth-inspired rock anthem

Hard-hitting Dublin rockers Fontaines D.C. have released their latest single 'Big', the lead single from their upcoming album Dogrel released this April. Tracking the band through their childhood and glimpsing…

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Saint Sister release ethereal teaser "Twin Peaks" for debut LP

Saint Sister have taken their time with this one, and the wait has been well worth it. The Irish folk-pop duo are gearing up to release their debut album Shape of Silence, and…

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Rosie Carney talks growing up in Ireland, spirituality and inspiration in music, and "I am a reason" [Interview]

It was a cold and biting October evening when I met candid Irish independent musician Rosie Carney, playing an highly successful intimate set in Hackney, London. Her music is unique, and hard…

"Wherever You Are", Kodaline's new anthem will bring you home

Brame & Hamo release “It’s Time To” as a post-Christmas treat

Active shows a softer side on new single "Stand"

"The Wife of Michael Cleary" is stunning folk magic from Maija Sofia

Maria Kelly softly returns with the confessional "i leave early" [Premiere]

Gypsies on the Autobahn battle internal conflict in "Rubicon" [Premiere]

"Because of April", 1000 Beasts + Laura Elizabeth Hughes have themselves a hit

Le Boom team up with Æ MAK to spread their "Dancing Bug" [Video]

Fontaines D.C's Grian Chatten discusses all things "Dogrel" [Interview]

Fontaines D.C. go 'Big' with youth-inspired rock anthem

Saint Sister release ethereal teaser "Twin Peaks" for debut LP

Rosie Carney talks growing up in Ireland, spirituality and inspiration in music, and "I am a reason" [Interview]

Luver x Curt KO shares infectious new single "DO YO DANCE"

Augustine charts a path forward on "Fumbling"

Sienna Melgoza’s “Hate It When I See Ya” is catchy in all the right ways

Hetta redefines the undefinable hardcore sound with "Twin Scissors"

AloneKitty shares genre-hopping, intricate collection 'Sad Not Sad'

Simone Feroci establishes his towering presence in the world of bass guitars with hopeful track "California Forever"

UK Festivals Wrapped Up: A diverse weekend of music, food and culture

DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022