Gemma Hayes

The Guide: Gemma Hayes, Dr Strangelove, Jess Gillam and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end

February 1st-7th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Six of the best ‘lost albums’ of all time, chosen by Conor O’Brien, Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes and more

Which forgotten releases do Irish musicians treasure most, and why?

Gemma Hayes: Blind Faith – A most welcome creative return after a 10-year absence

This collection veers from folksy warmth to silky sandblasting, and includes one of the best songs in her catalogue

Why does Irish music on the radio seem to begin and end with Hozier?

PlayIrish, a new digital radio station, aims to get small Irish acts the recognition they deserve

St Brigid’s Day: Irish women to be celebrated around the world

Events celebrating female talent to take place from London to Warsaw to Washington

Niall Thomas – Night Sky Blue album review: Inner city life

Child who had legs amputated after meningitis sues doctors

Girl’s side claims with appropriate treatment she may not have had devastating injuries

Review: Printer Clips

Paul Noonan’s project has plenty of personalities involved; if only they could resolve their differences

Venus rising: Ann Scott is back

With her fourth album, Venus to the Sky, Ann Scott once again brings her trademark thoughtful approach, but this time she’s having way more fun

Halves: Boa Howl

‘Save, record, repeat’: inside a musical cottage industry with Halves

Dublin band Halves go the extra mile to make their music, so they’re not about to give it away for free

Bell X1: On getting back to basics

Paul Noonan and Dave Geraghty talk about their sixth album and the band’s slow-burning success in the US

Eleanor McEvoy: If You Leave...