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The famously fractious Reid brothers return with their eighth album, Glasgow Eyes, and a tour that includes dates in Dublin and Belfast
And a lovely tone it is, too, but overall it makes for forgettable listening
The English singer, one of the Waterson-Knight-Carthy dynasty, and her new Irish collaborator have made Cuckoo Storm together
A disengaged vibe, unnecessary sax solos and a heavy leaning on influences weight this album down
The former Wet Wet Wet singer returns to the band’s first album, from 1987, on his new tour. It’s a chance to reflect on the highs and lows of life since then
This debut solo album is filled with charmingly well-rounded songs, proving there is more to this Dublin indie musician than meets the eye
A thought-provoking and poignant musical exploration of the light and shade of life
The songwriter on the band’s sixth studio album, Blu Wav; overcoming inner turmoil and substance abuse; and learning to relax
Led by the vibrant vocals of Hannah Richardson, this debut album is packed with boisterous power-pop songs steeped in emo and grunge influences
Her parents wanted her to stay home in Tallaght, but Jennifer Irabor overcame their scepticism to follow her dream in London
Matty Healy playing Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s song New York may be closest he has come to international hit
The London band burst on the scene trailing accusations of being manufactured, but these well-crafted, thoughtful songs will quieten the naysayers
The album, inspired by Oscar Wilde’s trip to Colorado, features luminaries of the Irish independent scene
The ballads on this album, in contrast, are sloganeering and uninspiring
The young Galway alt-rockers have come a long way since they got together to avoid having to perform solo for their Leaving Cert music exams