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Music

Album Reviews
Rufus Wainwright: ‘I asked Paul Brady to sing Arthur McBride three times one evening’

Rufus Wainwright: ‘I asked Paul Brady to sing Arthur McBride three times one evening’

The singer-songwriter has gone back to his family folk roots via his new album, Folkocracy, and found it’s not such an uncomfortable place to be

By Ed Power●
Sun May 28 2023 - 05:45
The Music Quiz: Paul McCartney recently sent a letter of thanks to which Irish singer-songwriter?

The Music Quiz: Paul McCartney recently sent a letter of thanks to which Irish singer-songwriter?

Noel Gallagher: ‘I think things were better pre-internet, I think that’s a fact’

The High Flying Birds leader and former Oasis guitarist has very strong views on AI music. And the internet. And social media. And pretty much everything else

Sat May 27 2023 - 05:00

Celine Dion cancels tour dates as a result of neurological disorder

Singer revealed diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022

Fri May 26 2023 - 16:32

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Lankum review: A blistering night at a packed Vicar Street from the best Irish band of their generation

Lankum review: A blistering night at a packed Vicar Street from the best Irish band of their generation

‘Finally back in the only place that really understands us,’ Ian Lynch announces as Lankum begin a three-night stint at the Dublin venue

Arlo Parks: My Soft Machine – Moments of the wistful beauty that this singer does so well

Arlo Parks: My Soft Machine – Moments of the wistful beauty that this singer does so well

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BellX1: Merciful Hour – Irish indie stalwarts make a most welcome return

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Sparks: The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte – More joyfully eccentric pop from the Mael brothers

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Shirley Collins: Archangel Hill – A poignant and seasoned showing from a folk hero

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John Fogerty at 3Arena: He’s back in control after a 50-year legal battle, but his Dublin show doesn’t quite gel

Review: Tuesday night’s concert is not quite the expected unbridled triumph, despite the indefatigable star and his excellent band giving their all

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