Blindboy Boatclub and CMAT had criticised RTÉ for the omission. RTÉ has said that a technical issue was to blame for Irish band Lankum’s acceptance speech at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize being initially omitted from a recording of the event. The folk band took home the album of the year prize at the ceremony […]

2 years ago

Lankum will line up as part of The Gig For Gaza in the 3Arena. Irish folk band Lankum have reportedly had a gig in Germany cancelled due to the group’s “political stance” regarding their support of Palestine. The band were due to play on Sunday night, November 19, along with Gloria De Oliveira, at the […]

2 years ago

Who will triumph? You get to decide… It is widely accepted that 2019 was a very good year for Irish music, an opinion reflected quite sharply in the recently-revealed album nominations for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize. We’ll remind you of those further down the page but for now, the exciting news of those nominated […]

6 years ago

One of the most exciting breakout Irish acts of the moment open up on viral fame, box drum decorum and why they’ll always be ‘still at the music’… Box drum etiquette – or lack thereof – is, admittedly, a niche enough area. Nonetheless, it is a very important concern. If, like this writer, you’ve ever […]

6 years ago

What kind of year has it been? It’s that time again. The moment in which we assess the very best of music this year in terms of albums that were released between January and December. There will be snubs. There will be hyperbolic praise. There will be blood. But first… Brief But Important Note A […]

6 years ago