He told his followers to be “incredibly vigilant”. Dermot Kennedy has warned fans of the rise of impersonation scams led by sophisticated AI technology. The Irish singer-songwriter took to social to alert fans about the new scam which uses his own voice to con people out of their money. Writing on Instagram, Kennedy said: “It […]

1 year ago

Dermot Kennedy stressed that he was “not referring to anyone specific” Dermot Kennedy has issued an apology to the Irish Traveller community after he used an offensive term in a recent interview. During an interview with the Canadian musical channel Much, Kennedy used a derogatory term when discussing Irish slang. The videos have since been […]

3 years ago

He used the word during an interview in Canada. Irish singer Dermot Kennedy has been urged to apologise after using an offensive term usually aimed at members of the Travelling community during a live interview with the Canadian music channel Much. The videos have since been deleted, but a group representing the Irish Travelling community […]

3 years ago

There was no hesitation in his answer. Kennedy spoke with JOE during a break in his musical journey and when asked who he thinks will be the next big thing in Irish music, he immediately pointed to 18-year-old singer-songwriter Roe Byrne. Asked for ‘The next big thing in Irish music’, Kennedy told us, “Roe Byrne. […]

3 years ago

“Doesn’t exist. If I like it, it’s not guilty!” Dermot Kennedy took time out of a whistle-stop – as well as roof- and table-top – tour of Dublin to tell us about some of his favourite music, musicians and to identify an up-and-coming prospect we should all be aware of. As part of the Guinness […]

3 years ago

A big year for music, and an even bigger music quiz… We’re almost done with the year and thus it is time to shine a light on all things music – it’s time for JOE’s Great Big Music Quiz 2022! A busy year for sure, from Garth Brooks FINALLY making his five-night Croke Park dream […]

3 years ago