Music
Crash, Bang – Thumper? Meet the Band Taking Dublin by Storm
Six-person band Thumper have made their mark on Dublin's music scene with a sound covered in fuzz yet still relatable to their growing fanbase.
Bowing Out With a Bang: The Gospel According to Otherkin
After seven glorious years, Otherkin have played their final notes together. The band talk about music, the future – and ending on their own terms.
With Fangclub, Unrelenting Grunge-Rock in the Button Factory
Next Friday, alternative Dublin band Fangclub will play their biggest headline show to date in the Button Factory.
Bath Time With Maija Sofia
Ahead of her album launch on December 6, Maija Sofia sits down to talk about poetry, pre-Raphaelite paintings and pop songs.
Blistering Thumper Rock the Grand Social
Dublin sextet Thumper delivered a polished and rip-roaring set last night. It was easy to forget that they're in many ways a local band of Dublin city.
Chinese Newspaper Are Delivering Full-Colour Punk
Hailing from Meath, Chinese Newspaper are one of the capital's most exciting acts. Their sophomore EP, Late Night Pharmacy, sees them more refined than ever.
‘He Offered Me Carrot Sticks and a Dip’: The Day I Met Johnny Depp
Stephen Jones, the founder of iconic UK act Babybird, on a moment that's crystal clear in a life of hazy memories.
New Venue, Anti-Social, to Hit Dublin 8 by the End of the Year
The creation of a new bar called Anti-Social was announced by DJ Marcus O’Laoire and the three main players behind Legs Eleven.
Listen and Learn at Ireland Music Week
The festival will include workshops for up-and-coming artists, and will advocate for gender balance in festival line-ups.
Between States and Studio, Trinitones Hunt Further Successes
Acapella group Trinitones have just completed a third international headline tour, and have plans to release their first studio album.