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The Devil is a Songbird
Ports' long-awaited debut album is one to fall into and appreciate in full, placing them amongst the modern masters of sophisticated and heart-breaking alt rock -
Fever Spreads for Discobeard
The bewhiskered covers duo are fast becoming Belfast's house band, earning residencies all over town by dismantling popular favourites -
Arborist Records with Indie Legend Kim Deal
Mark McCambridge takes time out from mixing his forthcoming album to discuss new single 'Twisted Arrow', featuring vocals from former member of the Pixies and Breeders -
Meeting Jazz Singer Dana Masters
American singer on moving to Northern Ireland for love, why jazz is in her blood and teaming up with Linley Hamilton at the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival -
Site-Specific Gigs To Remember
With Van Morrison's Cyprus Avenue concert set for August 31, we recall other gigs in unusual places, from Pink Floyd live at Pompeii to the Beatles atop Apple Records -
Best Boy Grip
Derry-based songwriter and producer on collaborating with football pundit Guillem Balague, refusing to be categorised and releasing his debut album in June – listen to lead off single 'Sharks' -
Mash-Up Sensation Emma Horan
Lurgan singer-songwriter on generating hundreds of thousands of YouTube views, sharing the iTunes number three spot with Ed Sheeran and writing original material with the help of Generator NI -
Sick Records Celebrates Birthday with In-Store Gigs
'A good record shop should be about something more than commerce.' Owner Kenny Murdock marks one year in business with free sets from Robyn G Shiels, OneKnown and more -
Soak and Duke Special at McGrory's
Young starlet from Derry supports established artist from Belfast as guitar meets piano in a battle of the solo performers -
Robyn G Shiels on Winning NI Music Prize
Lyrical purveyor of 'Kilrea Gothica' on his fellow shortlisted nominees and writing new material with Therapy? -
It's All Going On With Songwriter Geoff Hatt
Belfast-based performer on his eclectic new album, 70s influences and changing his name for love -
Introducing Hip Hop Artist Jun Tzu
Belfast-born poet on rapping for change, relocating to Manchester and his debut album The Troubles -
Banbridge Buskfest Returns on June 21
Nicola Armstrong of Banbridge Borough Council on past winners, new faces and what to expect from this year's line-up -
Smalltown Café Tour
Andrew Ferris, founder of Smalltown America independent record label, on teaming up with Caffè Nero for live gig series -
Tourist Walk Do Ghent: Watch Video
The Kearney brothers from Warrenpoint like to play music in public for fun. Watch video of performances in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry -
Joshua Burnside Is Goin' That Way
The singer-songwriter from County Down continues with his studies despite preparing to release EP number three, If You're Goin' That Way, in June -
Mama Kaz Sings the Blues
The Belfast-based singer-songwriter has overcome domestic violence and drug addiction to forge a career in music -
Belfast Festival Anthology
Were you at Queen's University when Jimi Hendrix played the Whitla Hall, or when Seamus Heaney first read in 1961? Archive your festival memories -
Dharma Label Launches
DJ Dibby Dougherty draws from experience in finding and promoting new artists. 'It's music that we love, and that's crucial' -
Mudbath or no Mudbath, Sunflowerfest Returns
Festival director Michael MacGowan on inspirational anecdotes, charity donations and cleansing body and soul -
Elaine Agnew's Dark Hedges Debuts at BBC Proms
The Ulster Orchestra and Ulster Youth Orchestra combine at BBC Proms with a new work inspired by the Antrim countryside -
All the Bells, St George's Market
Lawrence Street Workshops artist Martin Carter is joined by stall holders to ring in the London 2012 Olympic Games -
Summer of Music 2012 - Plan Your Festival Diary
Festival season is upon us. So plan your diary and let us know what's happening in your area -
Rising Star: Ria Maguire
From the Mourne Mountains to Nashville and back – County Down's latest songwriting star has high hopes -
Celebrate Record Store Day 2012
Watch Dolbro Dan and And So I Watch You From Afar perform in indie stores and find out what's happening in your area -
Devil Mocks Me
Vivid lyrics, catchy hooks and 'a voice that could tame dinosaurs' bode well for Gareth Dunlop -
Rising Star: Silhouette
Shauna Tohill on providing the soundtrack to the ni2012 campaign, performing at the EMAs and the rise of the female solo artist -
My Cultural Life: Ronnie Greer
After 46 years of playing the blues, the guitarist misses the Guinness Spot and keeps finding Steely Dan on his CD player -
Rising Star: larla Ó Lionáird
Award-winning exponent of the sean-nós singing style on influences, albums and flying to the moon -
The Jane Bradfords Return
Frontman Deci Gallen on new album 100 Miles of Broken Pavement -
RISING STAR: Robb Murphy
The DIY approach was the only way for the multi-talented songwriter. Listen to his debut album in full -
Belfast Community Gospel Choir Feel the Joy
Director Marie Lacey on fulfilling a lifelong dream -
Wookalily Strap on the Banjos
Adele Ingram on the bluegrass revival and playing the Ulster American Folk Park -
Walled City Music Festival Launches
Classical heavyweights prepare to play Derry~Londonderry -
The King of Limbs
Is it possible to review a Radiohead album two days after its unexpected release? Lee Henry thinks not -
Frank, Dean and Sammy
Deano should have stayed at home - Ol' Blue Eyes takes the ovation on his own -
The Night I Got Barred From Queen's
Watch Terri Hooley read from his autobiography, Hooleygan, and discover how the Hells Angels helped shape punk in Belfast -
RISING STAR: Silhouette
Watch Silhouette perform at a public piano in Cotton Court*, and find out more about lead singer and songwriter Shauna Tohill -
Music of Northern Irish Origin
Organiser Foy Vance on the two-day MONIO & Friends festival -
Stereo War Favourites
They come from Derry, they're headed for the stars
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