Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...

The first shot across the bow from NewDad’s forthcoming debut Madra, ‘Angel’ moves to an all-encompassing alt-rock sound as guitars build, beats pound and vocals hypnotize. The stylistically striking ...

Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber represents a cinematic evolution, addressing themes of escapism and disconnection through ...

On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, Steve delves into one of his all-time favourite tracks, ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, ...

Dolly Parton changed what a woman could be in music and made it easier for the artists who came after her to be themselves. Parton is an artist who crossed generational and genre boundaries to create ...

Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest ...

Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern ...

Charli XCX’s latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, is analyzed as a reflection of contemporary artistic pressures and cultural expectations. It explores the transformation of musicians into multifaceted ...

In 2026, Garvaghy Road in Portadown has become a focal point of Northern Ireland’s politics due to a dispute over an Orange Order parade. Musical performances by local artists have accompanied ongoing ...

David Bowie’s Blackstar is often described as a farewell album, a final goodbye released just days before his death in January 2016. But that framing misses something essential. Rather than offering ...

U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” has sparked extensive debate since its release, with Bono emphasizing it’s not a rebel song. A new documentary essay examines the song’s origins, from the 1972 Bloody ...

The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy’s recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the ...