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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 -
The Zombies
It's the time of the season as the sixties pop survivors kick off the summer festival calendar under the twinkling lights at CQAF -
Superlungs Warms Up for Belfast
He could have led Zeppelin, instead he rolled with the Stones and witnessed Cream turn sour. Terry Reid talks us through a career on the fringes of rock history -
Two Door Cinema Club
There's no sign of new songs, but under the tongue-in-cheek guise of a tribute act the Bangor boys make a long-awaited reconnection with their roots -
Introducing Sylvier
The latest of the North West's recent wealth of young female solo acts, Emma Hughes brings us up to speed on her debut single and the path her studies have helped pave -
The Sessions
Beatlemania returns to Belfast as the Fab Four's kaleidoscopic catalogue comes to life in a joyous re-staging of their Abbey Road exploits -
Sing Along with the Open House Festival Choir
Katie Richardson leads the 70-strong community ensemble with singer-songwriter Gill Landry for two nights of choral covers in Bangor and Belfast -
Them and Now: Jackie McAuley
Though not as angry nor as young as he was fifty years ago, the blues legend has at last lifted the barriers back on his days with Van Morrison and co. -
Sort by Gender
American music journalist Jessica Hopper previews her Women's Work keynote with thoughts on where inequality in the industry remains most rampant -
Leading Rock Critic to Give Belfast Talk
Former Pitchfork editor and feminist writer Jessica Hopper will deliver a keynote at next month's Women's Work festival -
Transatlantic Sessions
The revolving folk ensemble leave little to be desired in a showcase proving them to be the crown jewel of the first Derry International Irish Music Festival -
Food and Folksong
Award-winning chef Emmett McCourt brings out the forward-thinking flavours of Derry's new music festival in a night where the menu matches the performances -
John T. Davis Saves the West for Last
Having recorded his first albums aged 68, the Holywood filmmaker muses on reincarnation, working with Mudd Wallace and his affinity with America -
New Names Announced for Output Belfast
Orbital man Paul Hartnoll, singer-songwriter Nadine Shah and more join Steve Albini among guest speakers at next month's music industry event -
NI Acts for 2016
Chris Jones sets his sights on the emerging names, established favourites and returning heroes expected to make the most noise in the year to come -
Mydidae
Martin Byrne's instrumental score for the harrowing Prime Cut theatre production stands strong even when removed from its dramatic visual context -
Steve Albini to Speak in Belfast
Rock super-producer behind acclaimed albums by Nirvana and more set to appear at second Output music conference in February -
Still Getting Their Kicks
Undertones founder John O’Neill ponders the Derry band's continued longevity as they gear up for a series of 40th anniversary celebrations -
Six Acts That Prove NI Music is in Safe Hands
Chordblossom editor Robert Brown argues that there is life yet in the local artist landscape, despite fears that our best years are behind us -
A Not So Lyttle Year
Ahead of a closing showcase in Derry, musical Renaissance man David Lyttle looks back on the highs and highs of his year in residence at the Nerve Centre -
U2
For all their waning studio powers, Bono and his merry band still hit the mark on a politically poignant return to Belfast -
Belfast Music - November 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout this month -
Requiem for a Scene
Following the end of Radar, former AU Magazine editor Chris Jones raises a final toast to a golden age for local music -
Top Ten Radar Gigs
Queen's events officer Damian McAdams on the defining nights of the midweek music institution's ten-year run, ahead of its farewell show on October 22 -
SOAK Nominated for Mercury Prize
Derry singer-songwriter named alongside Florence + the Machine, Jamie xx and Aphex Twin on prestigious Album of the Year shortlist -
Gary Lightbody Announces Belfast Christmas Show
Snow Patrol man plays a special solo acoustic performance at the Waterfront on December 22 -
David Lyttle Makes History with MOBO Nod
The Waringstown whiz is the first Irish artist to be nominated in the urban music awards' 20 years -
Belfast Music - October 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout October 2015 -
Fever Spreads for Discobeard
The bewhiskered covers duo are fast becoming Belfast's house band, earning residencies all over town by dismantling popular favourites -
Derry Schools to Sing with the Ulster Orchestra
City of Derry International Choral Festival bring together the string ensemble with a 300-strong choir for a new Dumbworld production at St Columb's Hall -
Watch U2's Historic Botanic Gardens Concert in Full
Fan-recorded bootleg captures the band's famous PopMart tour live in Belfast in 1997 -
Beat Root
Robyn G Shiels and Richard Dawson turn folk on its head as Moving On Music's weekend takeover at the Crescent Arts Centre concludes -
Shine Through the Ages
Figureheads of Belfast dance culture past and present reflect on its longest-enduring club night turning twenty -
Guitar Gods Smile on the Nerve Centre
Derry venue welcomes Eric Bell and Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal for exclusive pair of masterclasses this month -
Van Morrison at 70: Twitter Pays Tribute
Birthday wishes flood the Internet as the east Belfast songwriter celebrates at Cyprus Avenue -
Belfast Music - September 2015
There’s something for everyone with our guide to Belfast’s best gigs happening throughout September 2015 -
Track Premiere: Ruairí and The Owls - Lying Eyes
Stream the new single and music video by the Limavady solo artist featuring rising teenage songstress Jessica Doherty -
Million Dollar Reload Go Out With a Bang
Ahead of the County Tyrone rockers' final performance, guitarist Brian Mallon explains why it's time to move on and what the future holds -
Belfast Music - August 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout August 2015 -
The Divine Comedy Are Legends
Neil Hannon's long-enduring pop outfit named as this year's recipients of the Oh Yeah Music Centre's top honour -
Dave Mullan Lands Down Under
Having been signed by a new Australian label, the travelling young troubadour is doing it himself from the North Coast to the Gold Coast -
Sheer Joy for Foy
World tours with Ed Sheeran and a Rudimental feature spot are turning Foy Vance into a household name. But the Bangor-born songwriter is keeping his cool ahead of the biggest gig of his life -
Rainy Boy Sleep: Worthy of the Name
Ahead of his fourth consecutive Glastonbury appearance the Derry-based solo artist talks signing to Universal and becoming a regular at the world's biggest festival -
Queen's Call for the Top Brass
University's School of Creative Arts appeals for antique materials to help form Ireland's most comprehensive music archive -
Lavery's Announce Tall Ships Music Weekend
Three day programme of live performances complete with outdoor marquee will coincide with next month's Lidl Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival -
Matthew Whiteside - Dichroic Light
Melding chamber aesthetics with electronic minimalism, the Lisburn-born composer's debut strikes a rewarding balance of abstract subtlety and melodic power -
Meyers, the Molitor and the Maiden City
Nuala McAllister Hart traces the lineage of a precious violin that has finally helped bring classical's leading lady to Derry -
Walled City Music Spring Series
Line-up of leading classical ensembles to perform 20th century masterpieces and more at three-day Derry 'mini-fest' -
MusED 2015
Duke Special and Julian Lloyd Webber attend Northern Ireland music education conference in Derry -
Belsonic 2015 Headliners Announced
Rudimental, Paloma Faith, Bastille and more set to play Belfast's Custom House Square in August – watch video of each act and prepare to buy your tickets on March 27 -
Duets: Re-working the Catalogue
Van Morrison celebrates his 70th birthday with a committed, joyous collection of vocal collaborations featuring Michael Buble, Bobby Womack and a whole lot of soul -
Julian Lloyd Webber To Speak At Music Education Conference in Derry
Renowned performer is joined by Duke Special and a host of industry professionals for free MusED 2015 symposium -
Muse Announce Surprise Belfast Date
Rock giants will play an intimate show at the Ulster Hall Sunday, March 15 ahead of new album release this summer -
Rising Country Stars Ward Thomas Set For Derry Debut
Twin sisters tipped as Britain's answer to America's household names play the Nerve Centre this Friday -
Game of Thrones composer Hannah Peel prepares to 'Mix the City' for Culture Night Belfast
The Craigavon born artist discusses her Emmy nominated score for HBO documentary The Last Watch and curating a rich tapestry of Belfast sounds for a new global music platform -
Talking 25 years of Troublegum, the record that made Therapy? rock stars
Frontman Andy Cairns looks back on how the trio's 1994 masterpiece has helped keep them around to celebrate it while still ripping up stages around the world -
The Fureys: 'We can't imagine doing anything else'
For brothers Eddie and George, family is everything, and audiences in Belfast and Derry are invited to be part of theirs this Christmas as the two toast 40 years in Irish folk music -
The Ten Scariest Horror Soundtracks
Derry-based DJ Dano sifts through his collection for the spookiest scores, ahead of a pre-Halloween vinyl party at the Tower Museum -
Getting Deep with Sea Pinks
Neil Brogan tells all about the Belfast band's seventh LP in eight years, from his surprise at their staying power to not succumbing to synths. Stream 'Rockpool Blue' below -
Belfast's 24 Hour Party People
A multi-genre art event running non-stop across two nights may seem ambitious, but Undergrowth hopes to unite people of all ages and tastes in the spirit of the wider counterculture movement
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