Pathead: Squarehead and Patrick Kelleher will release a split seven-inch single via Popical Island on October 28th. The double A-side is a collaborative effort.
Live heroes: If you can't make it to Hard Working Class Heroes this weekend, you can watch streamed live sets at facebook.com/aertv.
Opera chops: Opera North will makes its Irish debut with performances of Madame Butterfly and Guilio Cesare at Grand Canal Theatre in March. Tickets on sale now.
Farewell: Bert Jansch has died at 67, following a battle with lung cancer. His last Irish gig was supporting Joanna Newsom in Dublin in July.
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