Four albums by the legendary 1980s Liverpool band – Crocodiles, Heaven Up Here, Porcupine and Ocean Rain – are re-released on vinyl this week, and they play Dublin’s Olympia in February. Their guitarist, Will Sergeant, who recently published a memoir chronicling his early life and the band’s early history, is ‘chuffed’ at their resurgence

Releases that reflect recent stressful times from two Irish singer/songwriters and a ninth album from a stalwart of British rock are reviewed this week

The low-profile Dublin-based duo pick the ten tracks that mean the most to them

Four notable foreign singers will perform special recitals during the year in various capital cities to help promote the festival

A low-key English musician’s fifth album, a Mayo singer/songwriter’s debut and a solo outing from the Aslan frontman are reviewed this week

The celebrated US singer will perform at the National Opera House in Wexford on October 27

Creative studio Hen’s Teeth showcases the best of Irish and international talent in art, design, food and music. Managing director Rosie Gogan-Keogh tells Brenda McCormick how creating experiences is at the heart of what they do.

The godfathers of alternative rock, the Velvet Underground exert an influence on Paul McLoone that refuses to wane. And if you needed a reminder of their enduring power and fierce originality, check out Todd Haynes’s deftly handled documentary arriving this Friday, and the tribute album I’ll Be Your Mirror

New tech is allowing a composer-writer duo to add exciting new twists to contemporary music performances

The singer/songwriter and co-funder of dreamwave outfit A Ritual Sea picks the ten tracks that mean the most to her

The Aslan frontman’s new album, The Man Who Stayed Alive, looks back at a rock ’n’ roll life less ordinary

The Irish singer/songwriter, currently touring the US to promote her acclaimed new album with Mick Flannery, sees performing live as 'a wonderful way of trying on different pieces of your soul’

After 18 months kicking his heels in lockdown, the singer/songwriter is eager for his new album Grapefruit Season to reach as wide an audience as possible

An successful musical collaboration, a seventh album from a pop craftsman and an alternative music triumph are reviewed this week

The DJ, who appears at Meet Me at the Castle in Claregalway, chooses the tracks that have inspired her over the years

The National Concert Hall’s recent 40th anniversary bash, spearheaded by Finghin Collins, was a memorable night of stunning performances

Two legendary 1990s British rock outfits and a country superstar are reviewed this week

The virtuoso violinist picks the ten tracks that mean the most to them

Paul Noonan and Daithí Ó Drónaí hope their collaborative album Dry Goods can soon get the showcase it deserves, in the form of a return to regular live gigging

The alt-folk outfit pick the ten tracks that mean the most to them