Neko Case: “You can blow the whole wad on trying to be famous – which I definitely don’t want”Defiant in the face of despondency, Neko Case has produced a brilliant album from a dark place. The Vermont-based musician tells Lauren Murphy about her music, her menagerie and MileyFri Dec 6 2013 - 00:00
Back in the R.O.I – Fifty years on, the Fab Four are still causing a stir in DublinCelebrating 50 years since The Beatles played their only Irish gigs, the Dublin Beatles Festival takes place this weekend with tribute bands, exhibitions, plays, interviews and moreFri Nov 8 2013 - 00:00
Call and response: How Midlake came back from the edgeWhat did Midlake do when their frontman walked out last year? They picked themselves up and made a stunning new album in just six months. Eric Pulido discusses the Texan band’s shake-up with Lauren MurphyFri Nov 1 2013 - 00:00
Sam Amidon – an old folk head on young shouldersVermont native Sam Amidon explains how he went from office typist to folk revivalist - and how he loves to jam with Martin Hayes on the Lower East SideFri Oct 25 2013 - 00:00
James Blunt: The most hated man in pop?He’s often called the most hated man in pop, but does nice guy James Blunt care? Does he f**k, he tells Lauren Murphy as he shares the secret of his thick skinFri Oct 11 2013 - 00:00
Venus rising: Ann Scott is backWith her fourth album, Venus to the Sky, Ann Scott once again brings her trademark thoughtful approach, but this time she’s having way more funFri Oct 4 2013 - 00:00
Hot Scots Chvrches want to preach to the convertedFrom glum guitar band to vibrant electro-pop – hot new Scots outfit Chvrches is winning audiences at home and abroadFri Sep 20 2013 - 00:00
All style, little substanceDavid Turpin can craft a decent song, but the delivery is painfully pretentiousMon Sep 16 2013 - 13:33
On the medical recordDylan Tighe explores his mental health history in this affecting showFri Sep 13 2013 - 14:33
Arctic Monkeys get funky on album number fiveAs Arctic Monkeys make a triumphant return with AM, Alex Turner and Matt Helders reveal how the LA lifestyle and their love of hip-hop has found its way into the fabric of their soundFri Sep 6 2013 - 00:00
Franz Ferdinand: Archdukes of art rock conquer StradballyThe Scots make music for girls to dance to. And moreMon Sep 2 2013 - 09:11
Eels: a nifty segway into a final night of rockMatching tracksuits and deafening sounds hit the spot in StradballySun Sep 1 2013 - 20:46
Johnny Marr: Marr than a feelingSmiths guitarist doesn’t trade on old glories but eventually gives crowd a taste of his pastSun Sep 1 2013 - 19:38
Noah and the Whale: rhapsody in suitsEasy on the ear fodder a hit with those tender of headSun Sep 1 2013 - 17:33
Ryan Sheridan: Monaghan man off the markMoody backdrop and overbearing strobe lighting fail to cut the mustardSun Sep 1 2013 - 14:21
John Grant enchants with a little help from his friendSinead O’Connor’s appearance couldn’t steal thunder of Colorado manSun Sep 1 2013 - 09:09
Gavin James: A little bit too MumfordDubliner shows he can sing but lack of stagecraft renders ballads quite ordinarySat Aug 31 2013 - 21:35
Little Green Cars: Young Dubs in cruise controlBand returns to scene of first-ever gig after slots at Coachella and LollapaloozaSat Aug 31 2013 - 21:29