In 2026, Garvaghy Road in Portadown has become a focal point of Northern Ireland’s politics due to a dispute over an Orange ...

Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...

The first shot across the bow from NewDad’s forthcoming debut Madra, ‘Angel’ moves to an all-encompassing alt-rock sound as guitars build, beats pound and vocals hypnotize. The stylistically striking ...

The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy’s recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the ...

2025, Irish musicians stepped into the political frontline. From Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap, artists across Ireland and the UK are taking a stand against the rise of far-right extremism, violence, and ...

The discussion centers on Christy Moore’s song “Viva la Quinta Brigada,” which commemorates Irish volunteers fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War. It highlights themes of identity, belonging, and ...

David Bowie’s Blackstar is often described as a farewell album, a final goodbye released just days before his death in January 2016. But that framing misses something essential. Rather than offering ...

Fontaines D.C. have always had a restless energy, but with ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’, they take a bold step into a more anthemic, Britpop-infused sound. Yet, as an Irish band, their place in this ...

Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest ...

U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” has sparked extensive debate since its release, with Bono emphasizing it’s not a rebel song. A new documentary essay examines the song’s origins, from the 1972 Bloody ...

Róisín Murphy was once celebrated as a queer icon, a voice that echoed through the very clubs and communities that made her career. But her recent trans comments posted on X (formally twitter) and ...

Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern ...