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Sam Smith, Gary Numan, Belle & Sebastian, Phoenix: the best rock and pop this week
Or, for a go-to gig with a difference, try Nighthawks at the Cobalt
Sigrid: is the Norwegian pop star the great songwriter of her generation?
The 21-year-old may well become one of the greatest songwriters of her generation
Brit awards: Dua Lipa, Stormzy the big winners as artists join 'Time's Up' call
Artists carry white roses in protest against sexual harassment as Stormzy asks ‘Theresa May, where’s the money for Grenfell?’
Sheffield Wednesday book their place in FA Cup fifth round
Atdhe Nuhiu’s brace put the home side in the driving seat in a convincing win over Reading
Elton John to retire from touring . . . with 300-date world tour
Elton John’s mammoth tour see him play on five continents after a 50-year career
How to get Ireland’s schools singing
Schoolgirls learning choir sessions can boost numeracy, literacy and concentration
What’s hot and what’s not this week
There are plenty treats in Dublin, but a croissant shortage in France
Pop Corner: Sam Smith dries his eyes and Gaga grows up
Kelly Clarkson writes off Dr Luke; Lauren Fifth Harmony is forthcoming
Bieber wants to stay friends, and Beyoncé gets academic
Track of the week is Justin Bieber's 'Friends' - an attempt to get back in his ex's good books.
Wimbledon: Big guns all back in action on Magic Monday
Murray, Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Williams, Kerber, Konta and Muguruza will be on court on moving day
Suing U2: who really created that ‘Achtung Baby’ guitar solo?
A British musician claims U2 copied his demo tape, but copyright infringement is ‘a terribly inexact science’
Dancing with the Stars: no Hollywood ending for Thalia Heffernan as she’s voted off
Movie night on Dancing With The Stars Ireland throws up a few horror shows on the dance floor
Mother appeals for killer of ‘innocent boy’ to give himself up
Sam Smith was shot aged 23 in 2005 at the door of his sister’s house in Sligo
Mobos and Brits take a lead on making their music choices matter
Are music awards ceremonies finally getting to grip with their lack of diversity?
Bond’s Aston Martin sells for over €3m at auction
‘Spectre’ memorabilia auction raises around €3.6m for charity
Taylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammys
Swift also wins Grammys for best pop vocal album for 1989 and best music video for Bad Blood
Watch: Get a sneak peek at Lapsley at Other Voices
The live music series recorded in deepest Dingle returns to RTE on Saturday
Radiohead song was rejected as James Bond theme
Lead singer Thom Yorke posts clip of track to Twitter, wishing fans merry Christmas
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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