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Darren Kiely releases new track 'Hidden Away' - Read our first impressions here
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 302 min read


Review: Moncrieff Kicks Off His Independent Era with the Honest and Unfiltered 'Anyone's Guess'
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 303 min read


Noah Kahan is back with his new single 'The Great Divide'
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 303 min read


Harry Styles Is Back (And No, You’re Not Dreaming)
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 162 min read


The Wran Set for The Grand Social This April
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 161 min read


Moncrieff Goes Independent: Waterford Star Announces "12 Songs in 12 Months" Challenge for 2026
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
Alan Robinson
Jan 141 min read


LIVE REVIEW: Jamie McIntyre Takes over Sligo on the first stop of his sold-out 2026 tour
If you tried to get tickets to Jamie McIntyre’s show in Sligo this past Saturday and couldn’t, you weren't alone. The venue was absolutely jammed to the rafters, sold out well in advance with a crowd that seemed to have travelled from every corner of the island. There was a massive contingent of fans down from the North. Clearly they just couldn't wait for him to cross the border for his sold-out shows there. From the second he walked on, Jamie didn’t miss a beat. He got rig
Alan Robinson
Jan 122 min read


NEWS: Aaron Rowe Set to Finally Drop Viral Hit "Please Don’t Hate Me" This Friday
The wait is finally over. This is not a drill. After months of teasing us on TikTok and leaving fans clamouring for the full version, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has announced that his new single, "Please Don’t Hate Me," will be released on all platforms this coming Friday, January 16th . If your TikTok feed has been anything like ours lately, you’ve probably been stuck listening to the same 30-second snippet of this track on loop, desperately waiting for the off
Alan Robinson
Jan 121 min read


Whelan’s Ones to Watch 2026 Closes with a Bang
If there were any post-Christmas cobwebs left in Dublin’s music scene, they were well and truly blown away this past week. Whelan’s Ones to Watch 2026 wrapped up its final run of dates on Saturday, cementing its reputation as the proving ground for the year ahead. With over 100 acts across three stages, the event gave music lovers a glimpse of the amazing talent we have here! While the entire event was a marathon of talent, the closing weekend felt like a sprint to the finis
Alan Robinson
Jan 122 min read


NYE Sorted: Inhaler Leads a Massive Lineup for NYF Dublin 2025
If you haven't locked in your New Year's Eve plans yet, Dublin is once again looking like the place to be. The New Year’s Festival (NYF) has dropped the full schedule for the 31st, and it’s looking like the perfect way to wrap up 2025. Whether you're looking for a massive headline show or just want to catch some fireworks by the coast, here is the breakdown of what’s happening. The Main Event: Inhaler at Dublin Castle Wednesday, 31 Dec | Dublin Castle The highlight of the fe
Alan Robinson
Dec 31, 20252 min read
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