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

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

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

New Year, Same Jamie McIntyre If you thought Jamie McIntyre was slowing down after the massive year he’s just had, think again. Dropping tonight at midnight, his new track "17 Again" is one of his best so far and has all the characteristics of a massive hit. The track kicks in with that distinct twangy folk sound before settling into those incredible signature vocals we’ve all come to love. Jamie sounds better than ever, but he’s also digging deeper than he ever has before. T

St. Stephen’s Day is always a massive one on the calendar. But this year was a bit different for me, I spent the day at Tigh Uí Mhuiríthe. A wonderful, secluded gem in Dungarvan for Wren Day for Palestine , and honestly, it was a night the summed up exactly what this festive period should be about; community, music, and showing up for something bigger. When I say the venue was packed out, I mean PACKED, I couldnt even see the back of the pub. The place was buzzing with that s

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

As 2025 comes to a close we look back at one of my favourite interviews. Our sit down with up and coming Irish Hip-hop sensation Flexx Carter. Flexx had just recently released his newest offering “Datenight”. He would go on to release his successful debut EP 'The Strangest Life I've Ever Known'. Alan: Congratulations on the release of “Datenight”. What was the motivation behind the track and how excited were you to work with Chris Kabs? Flexx: Datenight was pretty much born f

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