They probably got a lot more than what they bargained for. Fans of New Zealand singer Lorde have been left gobsmacked after she included an X-rated picture in the cover of her new album’s vinyl release. Her latest album, Virgin, was released yesterday (June 27), three years on from 2022’s Solar Power. The artwork for […]

9 months ago

It will be Lorde’s first time playing in Ireland. Dublin music festival Forbidden Fruit has announced details of its 2022 edition, including the first line-up of artists who are set to play at the event. Scheduled to take place on 4-5 June at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, synth-pop band Hot Chip, electronic duo Bicep and pop […]

4 years ago

Another year, another BRIT Awards. Hosted by Jack Whitehall at the O2 in London on Wednesday evening, the majority of those expected to win, won; however, there were a few underdogs who came up big too. Did your favourites walk away with a gong? See below for a list of the night’s winners: BRITISH MALE SOLO […]

8 years ago

A year in sonic nightmares. All in all, 2017 was a good year for tunes – go and have a look at our Best Albums and Best Irish Albums countdowns if you haven’t already – but it’s fair to say there was the odd clunker or three. So, with that in mind, let’s revisit 10 […]

8 years ago

The mid-point of 2017 and we’ve had some classics.

9 years ago

Believe it or not, Lorde’s last (and first) album Pure Heroine was released way back in 2013. She’s been involved in other musical projects since then, but finally her proper second album – titled Melodrama – is due for release this year. After a solid week of teasing, Lorde finally released the first single from […]

9 years ago