Music

Whether you are a seasoned festivalgoer or an Electric Picnic newbie – here is everything you need to know before heading to Ireland’s biggest music festival

Heading to Stradbally this weekend? Whether you want to see Fontaines DC, CMAT or Geese, here’s when and where they’re playing

The former drill rapper went viral when one of the world’s biggest DJs remixed his song. Now he’d like to rebrand

It’s safe to say the rapper’s special rehabilitation operation is on hold

From Gorillaz to Florence Road via escapist pop, futuristic synth-funk and furious indie rock, this is our pick of the artists who’ll be on stage next weekend

Everything you need to know about the electronic musician’s Dublin show on Friday, August 21st

Plus: The lead singer of which Irish band said the following: ‘I have such faith in our live show. The lads are incredible musicians, and I’m gorgeous.’

The star on the loss of Maxi Jazz, hanging out with Sinéad O’Connor and the evolution of dance music

British band continues tradition of musicians collaborating with Dublin football club to draw attention to social or political issues

Bulgaria won Eurovision for the first time in May in a final overshadowed by countries boycotting the event

Plus: Which actor is the title of a song released in 1988 by Anglo-Irish band Stump?

For decades, the identity of Tupac Shakur’s killers has been a burning question. The man on trial is accused of providing the murder weapon

Cultural connections – and a vision of a pedestrian-friendly city – leave a lasting impact

Orbit was most famous for his collaboration with Madonna on her 1998 album Ray of Light

Unresolved trauma is to the fore on As We Once Were, the new album by Welsh songwriter Catherine Anne Davies