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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
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    Fever Spreads for Discobeard

    The bewhiskered covers duo are fast becoming Belfast's house band, earning residencies all over town by dismantling popular favourites
  • Kim Deal

    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
  • Dana Masters

    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
  • The Beatles

    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

    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'
  • Emma Horan

    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

    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 / Duke Special

    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

  • RISING STAR: Maranna McCloskey

    The traditional singer releases her critically acclaimed debut album. Click Play Audio to listen to the track 'Going to Mass Last Sunday'

  • My Cultural Life: Carolyn Stewart

    The radio presenter on discovering Amy Winehouse, busking with Brian Kennedy and getting the name right

  • The Snowman

    The Oscar nominated animation is brought to life by the Ulster Orchestra

  • Paul Weller

    The Modfather keeps his legions happy at the Odyssey Arena

  • Fun Lovin' Criminals

    The New York three-piece fail to inspire at Andersonstown Leisure Centre

  • RISING STAR: Gentry Morris

    The Georgia-born singer/songwriter sets up shop in Bangor. Click Play Audio to listen to 'The Box'

  • Lou Reed

    The rock 'n' roll icon wows the Waterfront Hall by bringing the masterful Berlin song-cycle to Belfast

  • The Police

    Sting and Co play their way into history at Stormont Castle

  • Stiff Little Fingers

    NI punk godfathers convert the unconvinced with a blistering homecoming gig

  • AJ Suzuki

    Neon purveyors of perfect pop get down in a good way. Click Play Audio for a podcast with Gregory Ferguson and listen to 'Ran Out of Love'

  • Eskimos Fall

    Acoustic guitars and pretty harmonies, Eskimos Fall tug hard at the heart strings. Click Play Audio for a podcast and EP version of 'Please'

  • Meet Boathouse

    Belfast's answer to Arcade Fire down tools for an encounter with the Fourth Estate. Click Play Audio for a podcast interview and exclusive track 'Johnny and Ruth Story' 

  • CQAF: Jazz Jamaica

    Much lauded skazz outfit get the Festival Marquee jumping

  • A New Home for the Ulster Orchestra

    Lee Henry meets the architects behind the Ulster Hall's £7.43m refurbishment

  • Pocket Promise

    Click 'Play Audio' to listen to 'Facing Down'

  • The Proclaimers

    Scottish twins The Proclaimers demand that you dance, writes Lee Henry 

  • A New Home for the Ulster Orchestra

    Lee Henry meets the architects behind the Ulster Hall's £7.43m refurbishment

  • Oh Yeah, Now That's What I Call Music

    New Belfast music centre leads the way for NI musical talent 

  • Ska Cubano

    Lee Henry goes back in time for the music that never was

  • David Lyttle Band

    Lee Henry gets a wake up call with the David Lyttle jazz band

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