“There are days where it’s hard to see the finish line and get it to a place you feel good about.” Sorcha Richardson is talking about the process of making her debut album. First Prize Bravery was released in last November and received rave reviews from critics. However, the humble 29-year-old says she was just happy to have […]
”Iconic, mesmerising and unique’. On February 8, I went to a private Alicia Keys concert and honestly, I’m still not over it. The award-winning artist invited a select group to hear her new music, together with a sneak peek at her upcoming world tour. Bush Hall, an intimate London venue, was the setting for the […]
We’ve sussed out some of the best Irish artists you need to add to your playlists this year. Put your January downtime to good use and listen to these rising homegrown stars – you’ll thank me when festival season rocks around and you have the inside track on the acts to see and the names […]
“The new music is fresh but still us. We just kind of do our thing and hope that people like it.” Following sold-out tours across Europe and playing major Irish arenas this year, Walking On Cars are set to ring in 2020 in style: headlining this year’s New Year’s Festival Countdown Concert at Custom House […]
“If people are going to listen to my songs, they know they come from a f**king real place.” Rising Irish artist Moncrieff moved to London to pursue his music career at just 19. “I got this mad notion in my head that music is all it is for me, and I need to do whatever […]
Lilla Vargen is someone you should be keeping tabs on. The artist has just booked herself a spot touring around Europe with the one and only Dermot Kennedy, and is set to support him in Dublin’s 3Arena on December 22 and 23. Lilla couldn’t have been launched into a better fan base than Kennedy’s. In […]
“In my life, it hasn’t always been this way where I’m fine with my own company,” laughs Gary Lightbody. The Snow Patrol frontman is speaking to me from LA, where he’s been recording. He’s as chatty and warm as you would expect with his lovely Northern accent echoing down the phone. “I’m missing the fresh […]
We sat down with rising star, Lily Moore, who is supporting Tom Walker in The Olympia tonight. Lily Moore has supported the likes of George Ezra, James Bay and Freya Ridings previously and if you’ve heard her stuff, you know she is one to watch. It’s only her second time gigging in Ireland, but she’s […]
Danny O’Donoghue, frontman of The Script, is a passionate performer and brought that forceful energy to a recent interview with Her. The Script’s latest album Sunsets and Full Moons has a release date of November 8 and it heralds a new chapter for the threesome. With Danny keen to discuss the change of direction, we sat down […]
Get the tissues ready. Dermot Kennedy’s debut album, Without Fear, isn’t the type of album you casually listen to in the background. It’s the type that compels you to stop, put your headphones on and listen intently to as Dermot pours out the depths of his soul through profoundly personal lyrics and immense musical detailing. Kennedy […]
Grown-up Taylor is nostalgic, in love and as honest as ever. After a long-anticipated wait, Taylor Swift’s new album Lover has landed, and critics have given it a mixed bag of reviews. Some saying she’s back in all of her glory while others felt a little disappointed by her efforts. Her gave it a listen to bring […]
It’s great to see! Connacht Rugby has announced a three-year plan to encourage young girls to play rugby. Sponsored by Clubforce, the scheme will see Connacht Rugby work with schools and clubs to improve participation and to grow the women’s game in the West of Ireland. At the launch, Connacht and Ireland out-half Nicole Fowley […]