Eight countries to name, two minutes to name them. It’s been a while since we tested your knowledge of EU countries. Quizzes on the EU have been very popular with our readers and who are we to deny you of your desires? Ever since the United Kingdom left, 27 countries now make up the EU. […]

5 years ago

Beautiful, haunting vocals in another pearler of a track from the Offaly native. Irish indie-pop artist Brí has released her brand new single and it only goes to reaffirm her status as one of the most exciting new acts around. We do love a bit of Brí in fairness. A ballad drenched in her haunting […]

5 years ago

The JOE Music Quiz is here to brighten your day. It looks like Spring has finally sprung and despite still being locked down, we can detect a little more of a pep in people’s step at the sight of better weather and longer evenings. So, let us upgrade your pep to a bounce with the […]

5 years ago

Ah, airports. Remember airports? Remember? They were these huge places that had shops and bars with lots of seats and check-in desks. Mainly used as a holding area for people leaving and arriving on airplanes, of course. It was a concept called travel. Anyway, they used to be very popular, these airports. For those of […]

5 years ago

Can you beat the clock and name the 23 US States with more people than Ireland? Ireland has always had a special relationship with the United States, one that’s usually marked with the visit of our Taoiseach to the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. As that isn’t happening this year, we’ve decided to mark […]

5 years ago

Feel like pure shit just want her back x For yet another year, it’s going to be a different St. Patrick’s Day for us all. So, for reasons of nostalgia alone, we hark back to the traditional parades across the country. There’s nothing like a local parade. Absolutely nothing, and we wouldn’t have it any […]

5 years ago

For all you High School Musical fanatics out there. If high schools and musicals are your thing, step this way. And we know from past coverage on JOE and from this quiz in particular that there are plenty of High School Musical fans out there. We’ve never been ones to deny the people what they want […]

5 years ago

A single dripping in oomph and attitude from YINYANG. In the week that had International Women’s Day, it’s only apt that we feature a female artist very much on the rise. Borne from the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, YINYANG is the brainchild of Northern Ireland native Lauren Hannan Combining hip-hop and alt-pop with experimental […]

5 years ago

As sure as death and taxes, here is the JOE music quiz. Obviously, this is a lot more craic than death and taxes, unless of course, it’s tax you’re getting back. In which case, it’s probably on a par with the music quiz as both will leave you feeling a bit richer. This quiz has […]

5 years ago

The brother of Dublin GAA star (and fine musician in his own right) Kevin McManamon, music certainly runs in Manamon’s family. If vast electronic soundscapes coupled with indie rock riffs are your thing, this track will be right up your street. Add to that a catchy melody and a good voice and you’ve got yourself […]

5 years ago

A prime number for a prime music quiz. Self-praise is no praise apparently. If people are uncomfortable with our assertion that our music quiz is up there as the pinnacle of music quizzes, it’s more their issue than ours. We’ve arrived at a happy formula of creating a quiz that is not too taxing, but […]

5 years ago

Not a Mr. Miyagi to be seen anywhere. Cobra Kai is a Netflix streamed show based on the 80s cult movie trilogy, The Karate Kid. Featuring original cast members, the comedy/drama has earned a legion of followers both old and new. Reprising the roles of sworn enemies are actors William Zabka and Ralph Macchio. If […]

5 years ago

An apt title for the new song from Rebecca Locke. Dublin-based singer-songwriter Rebecca Locke has a brand new single out and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Titled ‘Manic Energy’, this is an unfiltered stream of consciousness capturing the experience of being mentally ill in your early 20s. As a result, we […]

5 years ago

A music quiz for the ages. If there was a music quiz World Cup, this music quiz would be Brazil or Germany in that it is consistently good and it will always give you a good run for your money. This week saw the earth-shattering news that Daft Punk were splitting up. After 28 years, […]

5 years ago

Rugrats was The Sopranos of the animated world. Okay, that might be a tad dramatic, but there is no doubting the affection and love people have for the animated series, which captured the hearts and minds of kids and parents alike. The great thing for parents was that it was watchable, unlike say, Teletubbies, which […]

5 years ago

This quiz is about to erupt… With spectacular images of the eruption of Mount Etna in Italy doing the rounds this week (see below), we felt it high time to add the topic of volcanoes to our wide selection of geography quizzes. There is probably nothing more terrifying and spectacular at the same time than […]

5 years ago

Philip Noone’s brand new single will strike a chord with many right now. Philip Noone is a singer/songwriter based in Qatar, but is currently living at home in Cavan at the moment due to the pandemic. His latest song, ‘Say Anything But A Goodbye’ was inspired by the feelings of isolation and loneliness that has […]

5 years ago

Joe Biden himself would struggle to beat the clock in this one. There are 50 US States in total. We all know them. We might struggle with the odd one here and there, but when you eventually get the answer, you always feel like kicking yourself for forgetting. In this quiz, we’ve given you 10 […]

5 years ago

A music quiz to look up to. We’ve never been ones for hyperbole, but we can confidently say that this music quiz is probably the best music quiz that’s ever been created. What makes it so good? Well, it’s more a feeling than anything else. The good vibes coming from it are off the charts. […]

5 years ago

Orange Is The New Black was the longest-running series on Netflix. This multi-award-winning show was a massive favourite for millions the world over. Following the trials and tribulations of prison inmate Piper Chapman, it was hailed both for its comedic and dramatic prowess. Having won awards in both comedy and drama, Orange Is The New […]

5 years ago

Another geography quiz to get stuck into, this time with a political twist. OK, it’s not quite as geographical in nature as many of our other quizzes have been, but you still need to know your specific countries to do well in it. We’ve simply provided you with the name of the head of government […]

5 years ago

The same Tolü Makay who sang the gorgeous version of ‘N17’ you almost certainly heard recently. If the name Tolü Makay seems familiar, you may have been watching RTÉ on New Year’s Eve. It was there she captured the hearts of the nation with her cover of The Saw Doctor’s ‘N17’ with the RTÉ Concert […]

5 years ago

The music quiz other music quizzes wish they were. The JOE Music Quiz is back and that heat you are feeling is the gaze of other quizzes enviously looking on. No other music quiz has the swagger or the style. No other music quiz has the substance or the integrity. A quiz that mixes genres […]

5 years ago

How well do you know your debut albums? People will argue all day about the best albums of all time and indeed the best debut albums of all time. We have included a lot of said classic debut albums here in our quiz, but can you name the artist responsible for them? This is a […]

5 years ago

A strong debut from BC. Brian Clarke used to be in a band called Skyfever, but has now left to pursue solo projects. Using the moniker BC, he hasn’t strayed far from his rock roots with his debut song, but that’s not a bad thing. Recorded in Black Mountain Studios in Dundalk, Clarke plays every […]

5 years ago

Easily the best music quiz you’ll find anywhere in the world this week. That’s a pretty lofty statement to make, but it’s made now, so let’s just bask in its confidence. Fully basked? Right, let’s crack on with the world-class quiz that is the JOE Music Quiz. We have questions in the mix about The […]

5 years ago

Call yourself a Modern Family fan? Step right up… Modern Family, even though it only finished up last year, is unquestionably one of the all-time great comedy shows. So many brilliant characters, so many superbly funny episodes, and like the very best comedies, it had loads of heart running right through it. It ran for […]

5 years ago

Another colourful banger from The Crayon Set. The Crayon Set are a Dublin-based five-piece that specialise in upbeat alternative pop, using a diverse range of instruments and vocal harmonies. We are no strangers to the sweet sound of The Crayon Set, having featured them way back in a different time dimension that was 2017. It’s […]

5 years ago

Wrap your knowledge muscles around the JOE Music Quiz. Welcome to this week’s JOE Music Quiz, a quiz that will push you to the very max. Spiritually and physically, this is probably the most taxing quiz we have ever created. All lies, of course. As is our wont, it’s another quiz which is difficult in […]

5 years ago

A brand new single from a band definitely worth keeping an eye on in 2021. Post-Party, if you’re not already aware are a four-piece indie pop band based in Dublin, made up of Keelan O’Reilly, Peter Toal, Colin Peppard and Matthew O’Reilly. Their new single, ‘Being Honest’, comes with bags of energy and zest and a very […]

5 years ago

The 41st edition of the JOE Music Quiz is here! Our first official JOE Music Quiz of the New Year is here and it’s another absolute belter. If absolute belter also means a little bit difficult in areas, but not ridiculously hard, then that’s what this is. Questions on the inauguration from earlier this week […]

5 years ago

He’s practically one of our own, in fairness. Joe Biden was officially sworn in as US President following his inauguration ceremony in Washington D.C on Wednesday. He replaced the outgoing Donald Trump and immediately set to work, signing a number of executive orders to reverse several policies from the previous administration. Having served as vice […]

5 years ago

Here’s how you can hug safely during a pandemic. Ronald McDonald House Charities has launched an appeal for people to send a hug to their loved ones during the lockdown and help keep the charity’s doors open amid the Covid crisis. The charity, which provides services to help support families whose children are seriously ill […]

5 years ago

The brand new single from Dublin four-piece Myth. Since releasing their debut single back in 2017, alternative rock band Myth have built up a loyal and ever-growing fanbase. Playing sold-out shows in venues such as the Workman;s Club and Underground, it’s plain to see that Myth are indeed, the real deal. They draw their inspiration […]

5 years ago

11 countries in total fall into this category. Can you beat the clock and name them all? Geography nerds assemble. The nerds among you will know that there are 28 countries in the EU. Of the 28, there are 11 that contain two vowels or less. Your job here is to name all 11 countries […]

5 years ago

The JOE Music Quiz is back! 2020 was a year most of us will want to forget. We’re hoping you haven’t forgotten too much, however, or else this JOE music quiz might be somewhat redundant. We’re taking a look back at 2020 via the music lens and not, thankfully, the pandemic lens. How well do […]

5 years ago

One of the best Christmas specials ever made. So much happened in ‘A Christmassy Ted’, including the brilliant lingerie section scene, where Ted and his gang of priests inadvertently become stuck in the lingerie section of a department store. Not just any lingerie section, but “Ireland’s biggest lingerie section”, we understand. So much happens in […]

5 years ago

A special Christmas edition of the JOE Music Quiz is here. Yeah, this year has been a huge pile of balls, but we can still finish with a smile and try to enjoy Christmas. What is Christmas without music? It’s just a really dull, quiet Christmas, that’s what it is! This new special edition of […]

5 years ago

It’s time for another JOE Music Quiz. “If music be the food of love, play on.” – William Shakespeare. What relevance does this have to our music quiz? Well none, if we’re being honest. However, there is no doubting that this edition of the JOE Music Quiz has been given some serious pathos, indeed some […]

5 years ago

Debut release from The Davies Brothers. Eoin and Brian Davies are identical twin singer-songwriters from County Clare. They have been majorly influenced by many artists that have close connections to the North West Clare area, such as Luka Bloom, Mick Flannery, The Walls, SON (Susan O’Neill), Steo Wall, Sara Ryan, and many more. Recorded live […]

5 years ago

Get your JOE Music Quiz fix, right here, right now. How quickly are the weeks flying by now? Sure, the pandemic will be nothing but a distant bad memory in no time at this rate. It’s the 37th week of our weekly music quiz and it’s another mixed bag. Testing all genres, all eras, and […]

5 years ago

Irish singer-songwriter Oliver Cole releases his new single. Taken from his recently-released, acclaimed third studio album, ‘Father, Brother, Son’, ‘Choose Carefully, Emily’ is a song written and performed by Oliver Cole and his daughter Emily when she was 4 years of age. It came about quite organically – there was a ukulele hanging on the […]

5 years ago

Put the feet up and enjoy the latest instalment of the JOE Music Quiz. Music represents emotions, good times, bad times, and messages from your inner self. That’s all very well, but music is also about knowing stuff and feeling smug about it. The JOE Music Quiz truck has arrived and it’s time for you […]

5 years ago

Grab yourself a cuppa, it’s time for the weekly JOE Music Quiz. If music is the answer, then what is the question? That’s not one of our questions in today’s quiz thankfully, but fear not, we’ve plenty for you to mull over. Our questions are nice rather than niche, but you still have to think […]

5 years ago

Ross Breen brings some soul with his brand new single. Kildare man Ross Breen is back with a new song and a new sound. Written during a period of isolation in the west of Ireland,  he takes a soulful new direction in his latest track ‘Some Other Time, Maybe’. Recorded and produced in Wexford by […]

5 years ago

The latest single from Cork’s Dan Elliott. We’re no strangers to this guy. Back in 2018, he won our Le Crunch Apple Of Your Eye Song contest. This track, his latest single, allows him to showcase the rich voice we know he has, packed with emotion. ‘I Only Miss You When I’m Breathing’ is a […]

5 years ago

Are you ready for this week’s JOE Music Quiz? That time of the week has rolled around again to give you another chance to flex those musical muscles. The JOE Music Quiz is here to challenge you once again, but as you know by now, in a not-so-difficult-but-not-too-easy way. There are questions about the Kings […]

5 years ago

An apartment was on the line and it was up to Ross to decide who would lay claim to it. There are many, many iconic Friends episodes and everyone has their own particular favourite. By the time of the fourth season, the show had developed a huge global fanbase, many of whom would point to […]

5 years ago

From the debut EP by Cork-based indie-folk outfit, Rowan. Currently based in Cork, Irish outfit Rowan certainly know how to make a catchy tune. Think Keane, The Lightning Seeds, and any other indie bands capable of leaving you with an earworm and you’ll get the picture. Rowan is made up of multi-instrumentalists Dylan Howe, Fionn […]

5 years ago

Stop everything, it’s JOE Music Quiz time. It’s Saturday, so it’s time for another JOE Music Quiz. Kick back, embrace the weekend and test your musical knowledge with our easier-than-it-used-to-be quiz. This week, we’ve given you 15 questions on artists such as Rage Against The Machine, Queen, Prince and Lily Allen. There’s even a nod […]

5 years ago