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Drummer David Lyttle Goes Off the Beaten Track
The acclaimed musician's new tour with guitar prodigy Joseph Leighton takes jazz to rural corners of the country in search of fresh ears
Apollo's Fire bring divine baroque sounds to Derry~Londonderry and beyond
Inspired by the music Irish immigrants helped bring to their shores, the American ensemble want to give back with performances that pack emotional power
Charles Wood Festival in Armagh, a place of historical notes
The 'city of saints and scholars' will be filled with seven days of music this month as the enduring event returns with its special concerts, masterclasses and competitions
Girls Names on borrowing from Beckett and coming out of the haze with Stains on Silence
The Belfast band talks through their first album in three years and why it's the best thing they've done despite taking the longest to complete
'We won't have another seven-year break this time', promise Snow Patrol
As the returning rockers release their first album since 2011, drummer Jonny Quinn talks about its long gestation and why it's a relief to be back playing live
Mary Coughlan: 'I like to think I'm absolutely bionic now'
The enduring singer reflects on a tumultuous career of ups and downs, and her fond memories of Derry where she'll celebrate her 62nd birthday, at this year's Jazz and Big Band Festival
Strength N.I.A is a Derry Band with a Difference
Voice of the 'unorthodox' pop trio Rory Moore on creating 'something genuine' within the confines of conventional songs and penning a tribute to local football legend Brendan Bradley
'Kings of popera' G4 promise hits, harmonies and local guests in Northern Ireland shows
High tenor Jonathan Ansell from The X-Factor's original runners-up is looking forward to leaving Irish music lovers with 'a spring in their step' next month
Carving out a music industry career in Northern Ireland
'It's a good time to be involved' says Keith Millar, whose keen ear for talent and willingness to make connections has lead to an array of exciting roles
Singer Sarah McGuinness releases first album: 'You get to a certain age and it's now or never'
With a successful career behind the camera the Derry native was hesitant about stepping into the spotlight, but finally now feels it's time to fulfil her lifelong musical ambition
Going Berserk for BASORK
The genre-defying ensemble is set to intoxicate Belfast this September with a cocktail of celebratory sounds gathered from across the continent
Six 40th Anniversary Events for Elvis Lovers in Northern Ireland
From top tribute acts to site specific 'Jailhouse' screenings, you won't need to go to Graceland to celebrate the legacy of the King
Tim Wheeler: Headlining Glastonbury 'by accident' was our best festival experience
Ahead of making their live return at Stendhal Festival, the Ash frontman recalls stepping in to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage 20 years ago
You Call it Art, We Call Her ROE
It's the younger generation who will bring about change for the better according to the Glastonbury-bound teen, who isn't worried about emerging in SOAK's wake
Meilana Gillard's Reawakening
After years out of the spotlight, the saxophonist speaks candidly about depression, getting help and returning with new album Dream Within a Dream
Watch Duke Special Perform in a Barber Shop
The singer-songwriter previewed his headline show with Ulaid at the Holywood Harmony Festival with a special, stripped back set
Everything's Coming Up Roses for Velvet Alibi
Sparked into life upon seeing Nile Rodgers and Chic in Derry, the rising 12-piece are now electrifying the city with their own live shows and have their sights set next on the Jazz Festival
Complete Guide to Brilliant Corners
Andrew Moore gives a full five-day run-down of events as Belfast's only jazz festival reaches its fifth year
Pound Music Club
The spirit of the Belfast institution lives on in the lungs of Kenny McDowell, whose voice still enraptures a faithful following after 50 years
Eight Enlightening Insights from Output Belfast
Here's what we learned as music industry experts came together for a series of seminars, panels and keynotes addressing today's biggest talking points
Get Excited About Output
Andrew Moore picks out 10 must-see highlights of the upcoming music industry conference and artist showcase event in Belfast
Music Acts Announced for Output Showcase
Over 40 bands and solo artists are confirmed to play free Belfast gigs as part of next month's creative industries conference
Help Musicians NI Pitches in for Mental Health
The UK charity's recently launched Belfast office is providing specialised support schemes and counsel for local artists who may be suffering in silence
The Lost Art of Writing a Christmas Song
Belfast singer-songwriter and Seven Summits frontman Rory Nellis on which seasonal ingredients together help strike the right chord
Sarah McGuinness Has the Xmas Factor
Multi-talented Derry artist releases sentimental holiday single and video packed with familiar faces ahead of a busy New Year
Leonard Cohen: One for the Road
Larne-based guitar technician Leif Bodnarchuk will hold dear his memories of touring as part of the legendary singer-songwriter's live crew
Bap Kennedy (1962 - 2016)
Trevor Hodgett looks back on the 'appealingly intimate' singer's storied career, tragically cut short after a brief battle with cancer
British Composer Award Nod for 13 Vices
Belfast Music Laureate Brian Irvine and Dublin's Jennifer Walshe nominated for the unique, ensemble work inspired by contemporary vices
City of Derry International Choral Festival
New Festival Chorus reaffirms the city's musical status in a pitch perfect opening gala performance
Derry Choral Festival Continues to Hit the High Notes
With five days of inclusive performances and international competition, this year's concert series builds further on the city's singing tradition
EP Premiere: Far Out
Rising Derry rockers Scenery break down their debut offering track-by-track - listen to it now in full
Glasgowbury's G Sessions Return
The Draperstown festival's long-running showcase series finds a new home following a three-year hiatus
Ryan Vail Shares Stranger Things Remix
The pulsating update on the smash Netflix series' opening theme is available to download free from the Derry producer's Soundcloud
Hidden in the Harmonies
Vocal ensemble Sestina will transport audiences back to the Renaissance with performances uncovering centuries-old musical secrets
Nerve Centre Names New Musician-in-Residence
Taking over from David Lyttle, multi-instrumentalist Marty Coyle hopes to show off his home city with international collaborations and inspire its youngsters
Oh Yeah, Ash Are Legends
Downpatrick trio to be honoured with top award to mark 20 years since the release of seminal debut album '1977'
I Was An Astronaut
Derry singer-songwriter Conor McAteer takes a giant leap forward in a controlled and cohesive fourth album bursting with love in all its forms
The Wild Swan
Recorded in Nashville and rich in variety, the third album from Foy Vance isn't just his finest yet, it bears all the markings of a contemporary classic
An Homage to Henry McCullough
Listen to a track from Sam R Gibson's latest album 'Seeking The Assassin', written in tribute to the late, great Portstewart guitarist
Neil Young
He's taken half a century to get here, but backed by Promise of the Real the Canadian is still the hurricane force of old, and shows no signs of quitting
How The Chemical Brothers Brought Belfast Together
Local DJs recount the dance duo's mythical gig at Sugar Sweet and the club's lasting impact on both rave culture and social divides across the capital city
Derry Showcase for Historic Music Scheme
John Leighton and a host of others will mark 100 years since the birth of renowned violinist and Live Music Now founder Yehudi Menuhin at Bennigan's Bar
Titanic Shift for Belsonic
First wave of acts announced as the annual concert series uproots for 2016
Open House Goes Back on the Road
The Bangor festival has invited last summer's standout act back from the US for a string of live dates across some unique and peculiar venues
Belfast Music - December 2015
There’s something for everyone with our guide to Belfast’s best gigs happening throughout this month
Somewhereto_ Profiles: Meraki
Bass player Adam McCourt on the multi-national sextet's story so far and brand new music video by Derry filmmaker Paul Brown – watch below
Robb Murphy Runs Wild on Belfast Zoo
The animals are let loose in the video for the Comber-born songwriter's latest single, recorded in collaboration with the Ulster String Quartet
U2 Announce First Northern Ireland Shows in 18 Years
Dublin band's much-rumoured live dates confirmed for Belfast's SSE Arena on November 18 and 19
Bangor's Ghost Returns
Master curator Rachel Coulter gets set to summon the spirit of the seaside town's past with her yearly Open House Festival showpiece
Derry in for a Guitar Overdose
Applications open for guitar festival's new strand of masterclasses with international virtuosos at the North West Regional College
Hozier Announced for Belsonic
Addition of the Irish singer-songwriter completes the line-up of acts scheduled to play Custom House Square this August
Boston Choir to Play Free Gig in Derry
Acclaimed Heritage Chorale will perform a free lunchtime concert at St. Columb’s Cathedral tomorrow as part of an Irish mini-tour
Five Northern Irish Glastonbury Performances
Casting an eye back over the homegrown acts who've graced the festive fields of Worthy Farm over the years
Kathryn Stott & Martin Roscoe
Seventh annual Walled City Music Festival off to a thunderous start with two of the UK's finest pianists at University of Ulster Magee's Great Hall
Ash - Kablammo!
By no means a perfect comeback, but there is much to admire about Downpatrick's most famous sons' 'back to basics' first album in almost a decade
Quire Belfast Celebrates 10th Birthday in Harmony
Founding member of Northern Ireland's only LGBT choir Duane Farrell reflects on a decade of giving a voice to diversity ahead of 10th birthday celebration on June 6
Listen to SOAK's Debut Album
Derry singer-songwriter's Before We Forgot How To Dream is now available to stream a week ahead of official release
MTV Crash Derry Again
Broadcast giant returns this summer to stage another 'major' music event on the Banks of the Foyle
Five Northern Irish Letterman Performances
Look back on the musical guests who've flown the flag for NI as the legendary Late Show host steps down after 33 years
Donal Scullion
Though sonically on point, the folk singer's debut album is a game of two halves with middling lyricism revealing little of the artist himself

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