If there was any doubt about Jamie McIntyre’s soaring trajectory, the queues snaking outside Monroe's long before doors opened will tell you exactly how popular this young singer-songwriter is. Playing on his home turf as part of the Galway Folk Festival yesterday, the Galway native completely took over the venue. Performing to nearly 1,000 fans across two back-to-back shows, Jamie proved exactly why he has been selling out headline tours across the country and packing out le

Clonmel’s boutique festival truly hit its stride for its 2026 edition. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Raheen House in Clonmel, the 5th instalment of the When Next We Meet festival marked a major milestone for the independent Tipperary event. This year, the festival became a three-day coming together. Known for its intimate atmosphere and meticulously curated lineups, the festival's walled gardens provided a unique setting that seamlessly hosted fast-rising domestic a

The 6 God Triples Down: Drake Surprise-Drops ‘Iceman’, ‘Habibti’, and ‘Maid of Honour’ The wait for Drakes newest release is over, and it brought an absolute avalanche of new music. After nearly a year of immersive teasers, cryptic stunts, and rampant speculation, Drake has finally unleashed his highly anticipated project, Iceman. But in true Drizzy fashion, he didn't stop there. On Friday, May 15, the Canadian rap titan shocked the industry by simultaneously dropping three

Dublin-based cinematic pop-rock artist ARREN has just dropped his propulsive new single, "Thinking About July," out today. Having covered many of ARREN’s releases over the years, and after attending his phenomenal capacity-crowd headline show at Little Whelan's last year, I’ve been continually listening to his music. He has built a steadfast reputation as a relentlessly positive and confident frontman who writes what I would describe as deeply human songs about love, loss, an

In an announcement that has sent their fans into a frenzy, Picture This have officially confirmed a sprawling 16-date tour of Ireland for November and December 2026. The Athy boys are hiting the road again as they play shows in 8 Irish venues. The inspiration for the tour came from a series of smaller shows the band played last year. In a statement released with the announcement, the band explained their decision to scale down the venue size: "We spent last summer playing c

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

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

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