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A round-up of recent releases, including Anna Mullarkey, Indistinct Chatter, Caoilian Sherlock, Inhaler, Emét, Erica Cody and Cli Donnellan. To submit your music for inclusion,...
'We will now do all we can to support a smooth and successful transition' – Dee Forbes, Director-General of RTÉ
News – UK
First chart to be announced at a live-streamed event from the HOME arts venue in Manchester this Saturday 17 October at 8pm.
Open to anyone living in the UK aged between 16 to 25; deadline for submissions is 2 February 2021.
New scheme is open to composers in the UK and internationally.
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After emerging onto the scene in 2017, releasing two EPs and performing at many of Ireland's festivals, pop-grunge four-piece Pillow Queens released their debut album last month. Jake Tiernan reviews.
Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford's second album 'Sowing Acorns', released last month, is a blend of folk-inspired songwriting and upbeat pop. Shannon McNamee reviews.
Composer Karen Power's new album 'human nature' combines recordings of the living world with improvisations from musicians such as Michelle O'Rourke and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. James Camien McGuiggan reviews.
Articles
On the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the great uilleann piper Leo Rowsome (1903–1970), his daughter Helena Grimes reflects on his legacy and remembers her musical childhood in Dublin.
The new Covid restrictions regarding indoor and outdoor gatherings have caused even more disruption in music and the arts, just as we thought things might be improving. Is it possible to have confidence about organising an event in this environment, and if not, what needs to be done, asks Shannon McNamee.
John Hume's views on the role of artists in a conflict are worth considering today, writes Toner Quinn.
The response from musicians to comments last week by Minister Heather Humphreys about reskilling and retraining was visceral, although her words were not directed towards them. Colm Kelly explores why.
From the Archive
Growing concern from music community over implications for musical life if orchestras diminished – we speak to conductors Fergus Sheil and Sinéad Hayes, composer and pianist...
Nov 23, 2017
For over a decade, John Kelly has been broadcasting his own distinct mix of music on national radio, first with the BBC, then Eclectic Ballroom on Radio Ireland (now Today FM) and...
Nov 1, 2008
In the third review from our 2018 Northern Ireland Music Writer Mentoring Scheme – supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland – Stevie Lennox writes about This is the Kit...
Aug 23, 2018
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Journal of Music article on the decline of music in An Spidéal discussed on 'Adhmhaidin', 'Iris Aniar' and 'Nuacht TG4'.
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