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Music

Last year
2025
Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer D’Angelo dies aged 51
'I ain't dead yet!': Dolly Parton reassures fans after sister asked for prayers for the singer
Poll: Have you listened to Taylor Swift's new album?
'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney
Who should win this year’s Mercury Prize?
The man, the ring, the timeline: Everything we know about Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce
The pair, who started dating in 2023 after Kelce attended one of Swift’s shows, have been public about their relationship from the beginning.
Far from the Oasis masses, Ireland's underground music scene came alive at Féile na Gréine
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl
How two Irish school friends made a viral song in one week
'A music industry on their knees': Organiser says smaller festivals need government support
Galway musician and leading harp maker go back to the future with hybrid modern-medieval harp
Opinion: Rather than moral panic over musicians, where's the moral clarity on genocide?
Emma DeSouza
'She has it all': CMAT's 'spectacular' Glastonbury set has the energy of a headliner, say rave reviews
MCD on course to sell 2.5m tickets this year with sell-out Oasis and Robbie Williams shows
Who is Zach Bryan, the country rocker playing three nights in Phoenix Park this weekend?
Beach Boys co-founder and songwriting great Brian Wilson dies aged 82
A statement from his family announced his death this evening.
'I’ve been bursting into tears of joy': Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first six albums
Elton John calls UK government 'absolute losers' over 'criminal' copyright plans
Daniel O'Donnell is taking an extended break from touring after health challenges
'Well well London': Kneecap confirm headline set at Brixton festival to go ahead next week
Lady Gaga performs to over two million fans at free concert on Copacabana
Kneecap: UK counter-terror police launch formal investigation after reviewing concert footage
Quiz: How well do you know boybands?
What is your favourite music streaming service?
Pop music history: 'Women music managers were few and far between'
Dr Michael Murphy
Are you fed up of talent shows?
Poll: What do you think of the Glastonbury 2025 line-up?
Fontaines DC scoop RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year
Kneecap, CMAT and more Irish artists announced for Glastonbury line-up
Lecturers at BIMM Dublin to begin strike action against proposed restructure
Spotify has made a profit for the first time
Irish songwriter from Cork shares excitement after winning first Grammy
Quiz: How well do you know Boyzone?
Here are the nominations for the best Irish album of 2024
All time
Quiz: How much do you know about Irish bands?
Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to court over claims of inflated song streaming numbers
Tribute to Jon Kenny: 'Jon and Pat found new ways for us to laugh at ourselves'
Sharon Mannion
Fontaines D.C. and Belfast rapper Jordan Adetunji receive Grammy nominations
The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards
Taylor Swift urges US fans to vote in election as she scoops up seven VMAs
The night didn’t go as well for nominated Irish artists Hozier and U2, who missed out in their categories.