Watch out:The second Ones to Watch festival will take place in Whelan's, The Village and The Mercantile from January 11-14th. See whelanslive.com
No Oxegen: As reported earlier this week, Oxegen will not take place in 2012. Organisers say it will return in July 2013.
Help!Paul McCartney will release a new studio album in February. The as-yet-untitled record will feature guest spots by Stevie Wonder and Eric Clapton.
Shins up: The Shins will release their first album since 2007 in March. Port of Morrow will be released on James Mercer's Aural Apothecary imprint.
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