The Irish Times
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Oireachtas
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Gaelic Games
    • Rugby
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Pricewatch
    • Budget 2023
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • GUBU
    • Borderlines
    • Inside Politics
    • In the News
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Business
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Atlantic
  • Video
  • Photography
  • History
    • Century
    • Belfast Agreement
  • Tuarascáil
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
  • Family Notices(Opens in new window)
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Weather Forecast

Music

Album Reviews
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears: ‘I would love a reunion ... Hopefully it’ll happen someday’

Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears: ‘I would love a reunion ... Hopefully it’ll happen someday’

Since the band’s hiatus, the US singer has been busy, busy, busy, but he remains devoted to pop, with his new album, Last Man Dancing, proving just that

By Lauren Murphy●
Sun Jun 4 2023 - 05:00
The Music Quiz: Who famously photographed the cover of Patti Smith’s debut album?

The Music Quiz: Who famously photographed the cover of Patti Smith’s debut album?

Aby Coulibaly: ‘As a mixed person, there’s always a question over what your accent is gonna sound like’

The almost 24-year-old has a voice of rare smoothness and offers music marked by its wisdom, painfully earned and not easily discarded

Sat Jun 3 2023 - 05:00

Keaton Henson: ‘I just hate being looked at by lots of people’

Songwriter’s new album, House Party, investigates notion of musicians projecting alter-ego versions of themselves

Sat Jun 3 2023 - 05:00

Album Reviews

More Album Reviews >
Foo Fighters: But Here We Are – Dave Grohl processes a year of grief and loss

Foo Fighters: But Here We Are – Dave Grohl processes a year of grief and loss

    

High Flying Birds: Council Skies – A genuinely good Noel Gallagher album? Who’d have thought?

High Flying Birds: Council Skies – A genuinely good Noel Gallagher album? Who’d have thought?

    

Louis Stewart and Noel Kelehan: Some Other Blues – A deep musical friendship given glorious voice

    

Garrett Sholdice: The Blue Light – Meditative focus and a sense of ritual

    

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

    

Most Read

1

Mary and Anne Boleyn: ‘Their story has been written by men. This sets it straight after five centuries’


2

‘We sleep in different rooms, haven’t had sex in four years and we bicker. I’m tempted to start casual dating’


3

Why is Ireland’s Polish community returning home?


4

David Corkery: ‘I feel like I’m being villainised by the whole rugby community because I’m taking this action’


5

Is it any surprise that the young intend to vote in large numbers for radical change?


© 2023 The Irish Times DAC

© 2023 The Irish Times DAC

Subscribe

  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Subscription Help Centre(Opens in new window)
  • Home Delivery(Opens in new window)
  • Gift Subscriptions

Support

  • Contact Us
  • Help Centre(Opens in new window)
  • My Account

About Us

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers

Irish Times Products & Services

  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article Index(Opens in new window)
  • Discount Codes(Opens in new window)
The Irish Times
Download the app Download on the App Store   Download on Google Play
MyHome.ie(Opens in new window)  •  Top 1000(Opens in new window)  •  The Gloss(Opens in new window)  •  Recruit Ireland(Opens in new window)  •  Irish Times Training(Opens in new window)

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Information
  • Cookie Settings
  • Community Standards
  • Copyright