We spoke to ex-gig promoter and music shop owner Simon Phillips about the role he played in putting on miners' benefit shows during 1984 and 1985. Having run Rockaway Records in Newport Provisions ...

This Anglo-Irish group brought a visceral energy to the punk rock scene, fusing it seamlessly with traditional Irish folk music. Their distinctive sound, laden with cultural heritage, continues to ...

Richie Assaly is a culture reporter for the Star, with an interest in music, pop culture and food reporting. He is also a juror for Polaris Music Prize.

Falkirk band Brògeal are about to perform at Europe’s biggest showcase festival, write Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon ...

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Pogues' The Rest of the Best compilation is being reissued on vinyl.The package is ...

The Dublin Legends are gearing up for a St. Patrick's Day celebration in Warrington. The Dublin Legends, formerly known as The Dubliners, are set to perform at Parr Hall, Warrington, on March 19, ...

Hozier returned to Saturday Night Live for the show’s final episode of 2024, where he performed a cover of The Pogues’ classic Christmas song, “Fairytale of New York”. Fans praised the ...

The Christmas No. 1 also tells us "about the mood of the nation and our evolving taste in music", said Sky News ... "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl, is "one ...

The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan reportedly ... newsletter here She expressed the emotive impact of his music since his passing last year: "I can't help but be grateful.

Bruce Springsteen teamed up with Jesse Malin, Willie Nile, and Joe Grushecky for an evening of surprises at the annual Light of Day fundraiser.

A look at the careers of Leonard Cohen and Elvis Costello through Costellos' three favourite songs of Cohen's, listed in a Vanity Fair article.