Music
Six Years of Somewhere: Dirty Dance floors and DJ Sets at Workmans
On the sixth birthday of Dublin’s much-loved alternative music night, Dominic McGrath talks to the Somewhere DJ, Trevor Dietz.
DU Music’s First Open Recital Sets Tone For New Year of Musical Events
Paul Prior reflects on an ambient recital offering students the opportunity to perform in their individual styles.
A Festival of Workshops, Encounters and Conversations: The Return of Hard Working Class Heroes
Ahead of the annual Dublin music convention, Killian Barry previews the unique event set to take over the city.
Speaking With: Aran O’Grady and Seamus Ryan, the Duo Behind Trinity Orchestra’s Bowie Performance
After a showstopping Bowie tribute at Electric Picnic earlier this month, we talk to Aran O'Grady and Seamus Ryan of Trinity Orchestra.
Why Daithí Will Never Stop Using the Fiddle
Saoirse Ní Scanláin interviews Daithí, one of Ireland’s freshest takes on electronic music and one of the big names on this year's Freshers' Week line-up.
Speaking With: Katie Laffan and Damola, Ready to Take Over the Freshers’ Week Stages
Ahead of this week's performances, Killian Barry talks to some of the acts that make up the Trinity Ents Freshers' Week line-up
Choral’s Elijah, at Times Outstanding, Still Falls Short
The first performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah by Dublin University Choral Society since 1977 left a little to be desired.
Doing Music Differently: Ensemble and the Future of Irish Composers
Shauna Donnelly previews Future Composers, which "explores the full sonic range of new Irish composition in a unique, immersive surrounding".
Hamilton – A Modern Musical Take On History
Susan Birmingham discusses the widespread popularity of American musical Hamilton
A Part Time Lover and a Full Time Friend: Reminiscences on Kimya Dawson and the Juno Soundtrack
Aine Palmer reflects on the captivating power of the Juno soundtrack dominated by the talented Kimya Dawson