There’s a fresh, captivating sound emerging from Cork, and it belongs to 18-year-old singer-songwriter Solène Laurence. Her debut EP, 17 Tall , which just dropped this past Friday, is a stunning introduction to an artist who I have only recently discovered and who is another example of Irelands exciting musical future. To put it simply up front: this EP is a gorgeously raw, emotional listen by a vocal talent that will genuinely stop you dead in your tracks. This was actually

Ireland’s premier music and arts festival just got even bigger. Today, Electric Picnic organizers revealed a massive wave of 42 new acts joining the already stacked 2026 lineup. With 80,000+ eager fans set to descend upon the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in County Laois from August 28th to 30th, the sold-out festival is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend. Leading today’s announcement is the highly anticipated return of acclaimed British rockers Wolf Alice, alongside viral

After a massive debut as a one-day event last year, Heatwave returns to the RSC this summer, doubling down with an expanded two-day lineup  on Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th. The move to a two-day format reflects the festival's growth into a not-to-be-missed event in the regions Summer calendar. Produced in association with MPI Artists  and 360 Events , Heatwave is aslo keeping its all-ages policy, making it one of the few large-scale stadium events in the region

The Scratch have announced a massive headline show at Dolan’s Big Top  as part of their 2026 "Pull Like A Dog" World Tour. Fresh off the release of their highly anticipated new album Pull Like A Dog  (released March 6 via Sony Music Ireland), the four-piece are set to bring their high-octane, acoustic-metal energy back to the Treaty City for a massive show. Event Details Venue:  Live at the Big Top (The Milk Market), Limerick Date:  Friday, October 2, 2026 Doors:  7:00 PM Ag

The legendary Tom Jones is set to make a triumphant return to Ireland this summer, headlining a spectacular outdoor show at the newly announced Live at Palmerstown House  series in Co. Kildare. The "It’s Not Unusual" singer will take to the stage in the idyllic grounds of the Palmerstown House Estate on Sunday, August 9, 2026 . Located just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre, the venue is launching as a premier international concert destination this year, with Sir Tom's perfo

Waterford's own The Wran  have just ignited the Irish music scene by announcing their highly anticipated debut album, The Stone Man , set for release on October 9, 2026 . The announcement comes alongside the release of their fierce new instrumental single, "Fear Dearg"  which we shared on our socials today. Also included in todays blockbuster announcement was an extensive headline tour across Ireland this autumn (you can check out the dates below). True to their roots, the

The Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) has officially unveiled its prestigious "100 Artists to Watch"  list for 2026, and Irish singer-songwriter Jamie McIntyre  has secured a coveted spot. McIntyre is one of only four Irish artists to be featured on this year’s list, which highlights the most promising independent talent across the European music landscape. The selection, co-funded by the European Union in collaboration with YouTube, serves as a significant nod

Today sees Dawna  release his highly anticipated new project, The Damhsa EP . We’ve had the chance to live with it for a bit, and here is what we think. First off, 2025 was the year Dawna firmly planted his flag on the Irish music scene. Between national TV spots, a massive Tipperary homecoming in Thurles, and a string of viral social posts, he made himself impossible to ignore. As we get nicely acquainted with 2026, Dawna is building on that momentum with precision. Releas

In a massive testament to her skyrocketing popularity, Olivia Dean has moved her upcoming Dublin summer shows to a much larger venue. Due to phenomenal demand from Irish fans, it has been confirmed that the breakout star will now be taking the stage at Marlay Park. The news, which broke yesterday, March 18th, highlights just how rapidly her fanbase is growing here in Ireland. Fairview Park simply couldn't contain the sheer volume of fans hoping to catch her live this summer,

Niall Horan has officially confirmed the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, titled Dinner Party . Following the success of his chart-topping 2023 record The Show , the new LP is scheduled to arrive just in time for summer on Friday, June 5th. The Mullingar native initially sent fans into a frenzy back in February by posting a series of photos from inside and outside the studio with a simple caption: "Album is DONE." Now, the official details have been unveiled, alon

The Fray have officially announced their return to Ireland, confirming two live dates for later this year. The Grammy-nominated band will take the stage at Dublin's National Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026, before heading north to play Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Friday, November 13, 2026. These newly scheduled performances arrive almost exactly a year after their last visit. In November of last year, the band wrapped up the final dates of their "How To Save A Life" 20th

There are certain songs that quietly step into your life exactly when you need them to. Tipperary folk artist Seánie Bermingham has a gift for creating those exact kinds of moments. His beautiful new track, "Don't Be Worryin' About Me," officially released on February 13th, has already quietly gathered over 16,000 plays. But for me, the story of this song stretches back a little further. I first heard this delicate, traditional track back in 2024 at the When Next We Meet fest

Galway indie-folk outfit Groev have been absolutely everywhere lately. Riding the massive wave of their breakout single "Tara Grove" (which easily smashed 250k streams) and packing out iconic venues like Róisín Dubh and Whelan's (I can confirm the Whelan's gig was incredible), they are easily one of the most exciting acts around right now. Today they’re dropping their highly anticipated new single "Subtle" and let me tell you, you're gonna have to make time in your day to lis

Galway native Jamie McIntyre is having an unbelievable year, and it's only February. Fresh off the mega-success of last month's release, "17 again" which has already racked up a massive 200,000 streams, he’s back today with his highly anticipated second single of the year, "Somewhere in Dublin." This track captures everything that makes Jamie such a fiercely relatable artist. It touches on the whirlwind of his recent success and the rush of falling for someone, all while rema

Darren Kiely has just released his new track 'Hidden Away' , a song about "chasing change but also hiding in it". After just a few listens, that theme is immediately recognisable. Darren's schedule has been relentless these last few years, and this track touches on a lot of experiences he's faced over that time. The song starts off with those raspy signature vocals that are unmistakeable Darren Kiely; there is simply not a voice like this in the scene right now. The man could

So....let's have a chat about Moncrieff shall we? If you’ve been following the Waterford man’s socials lately, you’ll know it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. Between the cryptic posts and the eventual spill-the-tea moments about his label drama, it’s fair to say he’s been through the wringer. But if there’s one thing we know about Moncrieff, it’s that he does his best work when his back is against the wall. He’s promised us a new song every month now that he’s back steering

Review: Noah Kahan – The Great Divide We may have been waiting what feels like donkey’s years for this one but its finally here. If you’ve been following Noah Kahan for the last while, you know "The Great Divide" isn’t exactly "new", it’s been a staple in his live sets for nearly two years now. Like half the fandom, I’ve been guilty of rinsing those TikTok snippets and the shaky concert videos on YouTube just to get a fix. But now we finally having the official studio versio

This is not a drill! He’s actually done it, it's actually happening. After what seems an age of staring at those cryptic "We Belong Together" posters and refreshing that fever-dream of a website until our thumbs went numb, Harry Styles has finally put us out of our misery. He is officially back, and the drought is over. The news dropped this morning that his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. , is landing on March 6th, and the title alone has been en

Waterford’s rising trad-fusion powerhouse, The Wran , have just announced a massive headline date at The Grand Social, Dublin  on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Over the last 12 months, the band have been building serious momentum with slots at Glastonbury and All Together Now, plus high-profile support dates with The Scratch, as well as their own Irish & UK Tour. Their sound is a unique collision of banjo, guitar, drums, distorted bass, and nearly any other type of instrument you

Waterford’s own Moncrieff is kicking off 2026 with a bold new mission statement: no label, no big team, just one new song every month for the entire year. In a candid message to fans this week, the Déise singer-songwriter opened up about a turbulent 12 months that saw him battling personal loss and professional frustration. Describing his time signed to a major record label as a "bit of a nightmare," Moncrieff revealed he felt "trapped" and found himself "chasing numbers" rat