Mercury Music

Mainstream gatecrashers deliver clever but sometimes plodding fourth album

London band deliver a safe but effective collection on their 'difficult third album'

Review: Dublin’s gentrification is inspiring a generation of musicians, led by Fontaines D.C.

This collection constitutes arguably the finest compilation of the last 10 years

From new acts to old favourites, here are the most exciting shows at this year’s festival

It’s three years since an Irish act was nominated for the British-centric award

Fresh from his Mercury Prize nod, grime MC, actor and Electric Picnic performer Kano is ready for his Stradbally close-up

With their energetic post-funk sound and blistering live shows, it’s fair to say the London band are living up to their ‘responsibility to entertain’

Rapper, poet and playwright Kate Tempest’s debut novel is built on shaky foundations

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

New Northern Ireland music prize makes its debut

Gambling on culture is big business – and there’s an extra incentive for manipulating the odds

Stiff competition for overall prize from nominees David Bowie and Arctic Monkeys