James Vincent McMorrow debuts 'Call Me Back' ahead of new album and tour
James Vincent McMorrow releases 'Call Me Back', a new single from his forthcoming album, with a tour spanning the UK, EU, and North America.
Ireland
Dea Matrona: 'The great thing about Irish culture is you grow up with this subconscious, melodic aura around you'
Orláith Forsythe of Dea Matrona discusses the band'ss rise from street performances to major festivals and the deep Irish roots of their musical influences.
Dea Matrona drop new single 'Black Rain' ahead of album launch
From busking in Belfast to rocking stages across the UK and Ireland, Dea Matrona releases ‘Black Rain’, setting the tone for their debut album journey.
Dea Matrona announces debut album 'For Your Sins' and UK & Ireland tour
'For Your Sins' by Dea Matrona promises an original sound with big rock influences, from the zest of Fleetwood Mac to the energy of Arctic Monkeys.
The Unforgettable Shane MacGowan | Punk poet and Irish rebel soul
“On a personal level, Shane's work has given me countless hours of joy, of melancholy, and of course, history lessons."
Lakelands review | Love and loss chafe in small-town Ireland
Masculinity, romance, and family all jostle for centre stage in Lakelands, which boasts commendable performances but is hindered by its slow pace.
Dancing at Lughnasa at the National Theatre review | Joyous revival of a melancholic classic
When Father Jack (Ardal O’Hanlon) returns after a long absence, times start a changin’ in The National Theatre’s revival of Dancing at Lughnasa.
The 7 best places for a Guinness in London
To mark Saint Patrick’s day, we sent the long-suffering Archie Brydon on a quest to sample some of London’s best pints of Guinness.Â
Other Voices 2023 review | Delightful song and dance in Dingle
When Other Voices founder Philip King began his festival-come-television-show almost two decades ago, he did so because he wanted to capture a photo of the musical life of Ireland at the time. Whilst the breadth of the event’s offering now extends beyond the Irish border, what a remarkable picture it captures all the same.
Nightclubs in Ireland can stay open until 6am under new regulations
Nightclubs in Ireland are set to remain open until 6am under new regulations from 2023.
The Banshees of Inisherin review | An absurdly amusing parody of male friendship
In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson reunite in Martin McDonagh’s pitch-black comedy of male angst, The Banshees of Inisherin.
Irish government begins paying 2,000 artists a basic income
The Irish government has begun to pay a weekly basic income of €325 (£280) to 2,000 artists, musicians, writers and performers in a scheme designed to help the sector recover from the pandemic.
Joyride review | Olivia Colman is a mother desperate to escape
★★★☆☆
Olivia Colman and Charlie Reid star as a desperate mother and a lost boy in this strange take on road trips and motherhood.Â
Derry Girls – Peace, Out
Derry Girls, the much loved comedy series, has now come to an end. Sarah Kennedy takes a look at the emotional goodbye.
The Quiet Girl Review: A Compelling and Moving Debut
★★★★☆
The Quiet Girl is a quietly affecting film about a girl of few words. But who needs words when you have visual language like this?
Skinty Fia Review | Imperfect, but bold, brave and everything you could wish for
★★★★★
Fontaines D.C.’s latest album is another step forward - in maturity and storytelling, as much as the band’s always impressive breadth of sound.Â
