We all know that video games and music are connected, after all, anyone who has played a game in the last 25 years will have heard some sort of melody as they worked their way […]

1973 was a great year for music, seeing the birth of several groups that have left a permanent mark on the history of music. It is no easy feat for any music artist to still […]

The mid-2000s were lean years in the distribution and consumption of popular music. The era of the mighty Compact Disc was over, and record companies scrambled to stem the flow of financial losses as, increasingly, […]

“Baby”. Is there a more ubiquitous combination of letters and sounds when it comes to the world of Western popular music? Evidently, yes, there are some challengers. “Love” is the obvious, albeit unfair, riposte. Love […]

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the evening could already be considered a success. But the main event is still to come. […]

As I type, I’ve just woken up, and I was hoping it was a bad dream, but it wasn’t. The magnificent Sinéad O’Connor died yesterday, and my heart truly sank as I saw the news […]

Whether you’re new to performing or experienced on stage, having a case of pre-performance jitters is extremely common. In fact, feeling nervous can often be a positive thing – as the adrenaline may help you […]

Are you gearing up for an exciting festival experience? Or looking to make your mark and grab attention at the event? One effective way to stand out in the crowd is by creating a unique […]

In the current digital era, music promotion requires a calculated and diverse approach. Fortunately, a wide range of mobile apps provides effective resources to assist musicians in reaching and interacting with their audience. In this […]

According to UNHCR, almost 110 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide in 2022. This figure was an all-time high, driven by the invasion of Ukraine and unresolved wars in other parts of the world including […]

Do you find it challenging to stick to your workout routine? If you lack the motivation to start exercising, you need a dynamic song to put you in a workout mood. After you use your […]

After being kicked out of Hawkwind in May 1975 after being arrested for drug possession in Canada, ‘Lemmy’ decided to set up his own band under the name Motorhead, which was also the name of […]

Ireland is famous for many things, from its beautiful landscapes to its rich cultural heritage. But one of the country’s most significant contributions to the world is its music. One of the defining characteristics of […]

Eirewave founder Olivier Mauxion, originally from Angers in western France, is now very much at home in Ireland. Olivier came to Ireland for the music over a decade ago. He tried his hand at being […]

If you are looking for degrees in music, you will know there are a lot of different branches and types of music degrees that people pursue all over the world. For example, you might want […]

Daniel Gootner has always loved music, showcasing that passion in the many projects he’s been a part of over the last twelve years. His latest, indie-pop/rock-sounding and appropriately titled The Dan Gootner Band, with Elie […]

It’s been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes, it has. The lyrics from this Led Zeppelin anthem aptly summarize how so many live music […]

“Streaming is broken for 99% of artists.” So says the striking introduction on the landing page of Minm, a new streaming platform created by two tech graduates based in Dublin and Belfast. Minim’s guiding principle is […]