Who will win? More importantly, who should win? Denise Chaila triumphed last year, but how does it look this time around? The RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist for best Irish album of the year – from 2021, of course – has officially been revealed. Unveiled by Choice Music Prize co-founder and chairman Jim Carroll on the […]

4 years ago

Because we all need some wry Americana in our lives… Having been rightly hailed for releasing one of the very best Irish songs of 2017* by those overseeing the RTÊ Choice Music Prize, Dublin outfit Tandem Felix make a welcome return. Headed up by David Tapley, a man with a fondness for dry laconic wit, pedal […]

7 years ago

The Derry native on problematic lyrics, mental health, and her exciting new album. Beneath a heavily overcast sky, above the River Liffey, a flock of seagulls (not the band, sadly) circle about in an ominous wave. Worryingly low for comfort as a midday crowd bustles accordingly about the quays, the birds are darting now, the […]

7 years ago

Cork native Eoin French shoots for the stars on his latest work. Eoin French allows a knowing chuckle, registering above the din of forks reverberating off of plates and general lunchtime chatter. “Ah yeah,” he nods. “We have to say that, don’t we?” The man behind Talos is gearing up for an extended stay in the […]

7 years ago

Not to be missed, this. Rising Dublin star Kojaque is a hot favourite to take home top honours when the RTÉ Choice Music Prize rolls around in March. Whatever the result, Deli Daydreams was unquestionably one of the best albums released in 2018, managing to cement a major talent while painting an unflinching and sharp picture […]

7 years ago

Who gets your pick? The 10 best Irish albums of 2018 according to those judging this year’s RTÉ Choice Music Prize have been announced. The shortlist was revealed by Tracy Clifford on 2FM on Wednesday afternoon, and the winner will be decided by the public. Here are the 10 albums that will battle it out […]

7 years ago