The world’s first slot machine, The Liberty Bell, was invented in 1898. Even its inventor couldn’t imagine a world where millions of people would play this from home or work. Technology evolved to bring us […]
Let me take you back, dear reader, to 1991. Operation Desert Storm arrived in Kuwait; The Soviet Union began to dissolve the USSR; Grunge was about to take over MTV, the enigmatic Freddie Mercury sadly […]
‘Wish’ was The Cure’s 9th studio album, released on 21st April 1992. It became the band’s best-selling album, reaching #1 in the UK and #2 in the US, where it was nominated for a Grammy […]
Skerryvore have reinvented and reignited Scottish roots music with a modern alt-pop flavour that has connected with an ever-expanding multicultural global audience. But as the pandemic broke, the octet’s international touring immediately ceased. Yet, from […]
Leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal, Saxon, are returning to Belfast and making their Ulster Hall debut on 04 March 2023. Now in their fourth decade of making music, continuing the tradition […]
Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has released Untitled Film Stills, the third and final instalment in his series of three EPs. It is out now on all digital platforms and limited-edition 10” vinyl. Untitled […]
It is hard now to remember back to a time before Lady Gaga, the former New York University arts student turned pop star. She has made such a splash in the worlds of music and […]
EMERGE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2023 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend, following a sell-out inaugural year. It promises to be bigger, better and bolder! 2023 […]
The man that’s pretty much done it all in electronic music, from his humble beginnings in disco to being a creator in the foundations of the global rave scene, Carl Cox has been around every […]
‘Kill Me Again’, the new single from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, it is the third track to be released from the band’s first studio album and follows ‘Can I […]
Acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most successful music acts of their generation, The Frames career already spans over three decades. Aiken Promotions today announced that The Frames will play dates in both Cork and Belfast […]
Today, Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd announced 2023 dates for the expansion of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour which include a Dublin date at Marlay Park on 28th June, subject to licence. […]
One of the most successful English singers, songwriters and guitarists, James Bay, played a sold-out show at the Rock City on Sunday, 27th of November. By the time James came on stage, the venue was […]
Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: 72 Seasons will be available April 14, 2023, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman with Hetfield & […]
Following on from 2 sold-out shows at the Waterfront Hall and a sold-out tour across the UK and Ireland, Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s best storytellers, brings his new show “Stories” to the SSE Arena. […]
Today Duran Duran have announced a second headline performance at London’s The O2, set to take place on 2nd May 2023, following their opening night at the iconic London venue on 1st May. Closing out […]
Rhian Teasdale (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Hester Chambers (backing vocals, lead guitar), aka Wet Leg, played an amazing show last night at Belfast’s iconic Limelight venue. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic […]
After selling out the Waterfront Hall last year, Shane Todd is bringing his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast to the SSE Arena. Join Shane and his guests for a night of comedy, stories and […]
Pet Shop Boys have today announced new 2023 UK and European dates, including a show at 3Arena Dublin on June 19 for their critically acclaimed tour, ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’, tickets priced from €82.05, […]
Jake Bugg returns to his hometown to celebrate ten years of his award-winning debut album. The show was split into three parts. The first part consisted of Jake playing and singing solo with his guitar […]