The Rock Machine Turns You On
Art rock trio Petomane craft a fine collection of pop tunes full of wit and graphic poetry
The Stars of Ballymenone
Charismatic anthropologist Henry Glassie returns to the County Fermanagh village where he made his name
June '14
Andrew Lemon reviews the latest releases from Michael Mormecha, Go Swim and Freak's
Anti-Flag
Political punk veterans mark two decades together with an energetic showing at the Mandela Hall
Rhinos
Hard-rocking duo Paul Currie and Laura Totten keep smiling despite a disappointing turnout at the Oh Yeah Music Centre
Schubert
Barry Douglas's thunderously authoritative interpretation of the Austrian composer's final piano sonata
Alana Henderson
Cellist and singer-songwriter exudes musicality at the Black Box
Hillbilly Hell
16th Open House Festival continues with a celebration of blues and roots at the Empire Music Hall in Belfast
Rocky
Party-poppers The Wonder Villains' long-awaited debut fizzes with youthful energy and delivers on live reputation
The Delines
A literate and uplifting performance at the Real Music Club from Willy Vlautin and Co
May '14
Andrew Lemon appraises the latest releases from Empty Lungs, Tied to Machines and UNKNWN
The Blood of the Innocents
Robyn G Sheils' second album affirms his status as songwriter par excellence
Rachel Ries
Sweet-voiced American songstress is ably supported by gravel-voiced Ciaran Lavery at No Alibis Bookstore
The Handsome Family
Brett and Rennie Spark arrive in Belfast with the theme tune to HBO's True Detective
VerseChorusVerse
Singer-songwriter Tony Wright shows promise on debut solo album
SOAK
Talented Derry chanteuse tops the bill at the Black Box with entertaining support from Lisa O'Neill
April '14
Andrew Lemon reviews the latest tracks from PØRTS, Ryan Vail and Go Wolf
King Arthur
Choral group Sestina adapt Henry Purcell's semi-opera with staggering results in Derry~Londonderry
Defending Two Castles
Rabid Bitch of the North hark back to a heavier time with three-track gold cassette tape release
Chamber Choir Ireland
Paul Hillier conducts a new work by American composer David Lang at St Thomas's Church in Belfast
Stapleton & Rose
Oriental influences and unusual equipment enable a journey into the sonic unknown at the Sunflower
Words and Music
Belfast City Choir put poetry to song with an inventive Literary Lunchtime show at the Ulster Hall
Brilliant Corners
Moving on Music's four-day jazzfest is an eclectic musical marathon
March '14
Andrew Lemon reviews the latest from Sullivan & Gold, The Wood Burning Savages and Malibu Shark Attack
Eat Static
Merv Pepler keeps the psychedelic beats pumping at Voodoo after 25 years of dance floor destruction
Dola
An 'astonishingly assured and ambitious' debut concept album by experimental duo Allez Bartoli
Night Music
An innovative presentation of classical music at The MAC proves popular
Master & Dog
The folk-rock act channel early Snow Patrol in an inspired set at Voodoo, writes Andrew Lemon
Donovan
The folk legend gives a songwriting masterclass in Belfast
Percy French Quartet
The renaissance man's songs and poems hark back to a simpler time at the Linen Hall Library
Wired
Ed Zealous's long-awaited debut album features a cluster of great tracks but feels out of place in 2014, writes Andrew Lemon
Other Voices
Derry~Londonderry again plays host to the acclaimed music series featuring Foy Vance and more
Independent Venue Week
Oh Yeah Music Centre hosts The Couth, Go Wolf and Little Bear
The Beatelles
The impossibly youthful County Cavan band The Whereabouts introduce Beatles aficionados, The Beatelles at the Out To Lunch festival
Nathan Carter
The Liverpool-Donegal singer's brand of country music has attracted attention outside of Irish country-rock, with a rapidly growing fan base
To Anywhere...
Review of Zak Whitefields third EP, the tellingly titled 'To Anywhere...'
City And Colour
Award-winning singer-songwriter Dallas Green, otherwise known as City and Colour performs at the iconic Limelight
Deer Tick
The Rhode Island alt-country rockers deliver a fine set at the Out to Lunch Festival
Jack go Black in MAC
A Love Letter to Joni
Brian Kennedy covers classics and obscure tracks by legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell
Bap Kennedy
The veteran singer-songwriter performs tracks from his forthcoming album on the Belfast Barge
Robyn G Shiels
The prolific singer-songwriter peforms from his eagerly-awaited fourth album at the Black Box
In My Garden
Isobel Anderson's accomplished third album straddles the line between darkness and light
My One and Only Love
Five of our finest jazz musicians perform John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's classic album
Black Sabbath
The godfathers of metal make their Belfast bow after years of break ups, come downs and reality shows
Bedroom Tapes
Aaron Shanley releases a collection of demos ahead of a proposed 2014 album
The Eighth Gate
City of Culture musician-in-residence Neil Cowley bids a fond farewell to Derry~Londonderry
Danish String Quartet
Moving on Music invite the Scandinavian foursome to Belfast and Armagh
Draw It In Chalk
Still on an indefinite hiatus, Captain Kennedy release an album's worth of archived material
The Claudia Quintet
Composer John Hollenbeck performs his 9/11-inspired album in full at The MAC
Alasdair Roberts
The Scottish collector of otherworldly songs delivers a compelling performance on the Belfast Barge
Millar's Hill Accordion Orchestra
Dungannon enjoys an eclectic programme and special guest appearance from Britain's Got Talent's Ashley Elliot
Belfast Music Week
Chris Jones takes in a wealth of musical talents over three nights
The Ghost of the Mountain
Gary Lightbody's supergroup release a worthy follow up to The Place We Ran From
Don't Try
Jetplane Landing's enduring DIY ethos shows that after six years they can still connect with hardcore fans
City Songs
Eriks Ešenvalds' new composition is premiered at the City of Derry International Choral Festival
Ailish Tynan
Newry Chamber Music survive a funding scare to host the prize-winning Welsh singer
Carminho
The acclaimed Portuguese fado singer brings the atmosphere of the tabernas to Belfast's Elmwood Hall
The Answer
With a new album to promote, the good-time hair rockers give the Limelight a show to remember, writes Laura Shields
John Cooper Clarke Live
The foul-mouthed poet of the people is streamed live into Queen's Film Theatre
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