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More Than Conquerors' 'less urgent and more considered' approach pay dividends
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If you're not into metal – and can't afford the extortionate cover charge – you're not their friend
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A meeting of East and West full of 'dreamy embellishments and flights of fancy'
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Does size matter? Not for the streaker, and not for Belfast – the little city that throws a big party
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AU and Oh Yeah shine a spotlight on indigenous musical talent
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His committment can't be denied, but a backing band may have made this the gig of the year
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Perhaps peforming solo wasn't the best idea, but the chanteuse still draws the crowds
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A Californian diva with a sense of humour is a rare thing indeed, but Mrs Brand is anything but orthodox
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Incredible solos and collective power from the famed Bulgarian vocal choir
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JoAnn Faletta injects the Ulster Orchestra with a newfound rhythm
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'Pianistic fireworks' and 'blues inflections' make this birthday celebration CD anything but dry
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Duelling guitars, rap-metal and the smug optimism of youth
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The 60s folk-rockers are still impassioned, unfortunately the same can't be said for their audience
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The Ulster Orchestra's new principal conductor's balletic style gives performances an exciting edge
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Back on home turf, the indie legends give a high-speed performance of their greatest hits
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Peter McCaughan hears a stripped back sound and a longing for a lifestyle lost on the Malian music collective's fifth album.
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The Queen of Country goes through the motions on the last stop of her world tour
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Ralph McLean reviews his favourite Elvis Costello album, ahead of his Belfast Festival appearance
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20th year of the annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival in the Ulster American Folk Park
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LaFaro's latest is anything but easy-listening. Is it worth the effort?
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Microlip's debut shows you can buy a polished production, but you can't buy cool
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The American-Irish rockers bring a touch of heart to Mandela Hall
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Odd Future, Kaiser Chiefs and Jimmy Eat World provide support at Tennent's Vital
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Liam Gallagher struts, gobs and gives a shout out to the ladies – 'it'll all make sense in the morning'
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The folk hero treats Belfast to Planxty classics, solo tunes and stories in between
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Kurt Cobain's favourite pop-punk trio attract a diverse crowd to the Black Box
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The punk heavyweights rip up the Spring & Airbrake – as if we expected anything less
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Master pianist Barry Douglas conducts works by Mozart at St Peter's Cathedral
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The metal legends put memories of a half-empty Maysfield Leisure Centre behind them
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One of Northern Ireland's 'most versatile, affable and unorthodox' artists rocks Sandinos
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A heady mix of the old and the new has the sun shining on the Sperrins
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Oh ye hipsters of little faith
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Power pop and a visit to Barcelona
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Two new releases to soundtrack your summer
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The laidback storyteller's 'lullabies for grown-ups' hit the spot
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A crowd-pleasing set from the Groover from Vancouver
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Peter McCaughan gets fired up for naga infused stout, live tunes and... jewellery stalls?!
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The perfect gig to close the Open House Festival, despite the chattering classes
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The Derry quartet bring their anthemic sound to the Open House Festival
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Belfast-born conductor Courtney Lewis conducts a fine group of soloists
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