The U2 frontman was an early cheerleader for his fellow Irish band, who are back on tour to mark 40 years together. But his acceptance of a medal from Joe Biden sent the wrong signal, they say
A decade ago the singer was lost in substance abuse and his band were imploding. Now they’re about to play in Ireland – and it’ll be a kind of pilgrimage
Kevin Shields and his fellow shoegazers leave years between records. Now they plan a pair
Irish music in the 1980s wasn’t all U2, as this collection of improvised electronica proves
The inaugural Vinyl festival, which takes place over the May bank holiday weekend, is a boutique event celebrating the golden age of stylus and disc
Lo-fi house has irked the dance establishment, and DJ Seinfeld is at the vanguard of the genre
Primal Scream’s new album, Chaosmosis, finds Bobby Gillespie – a garrulous interviewee – more together than ever. He reflects on the drug years, getting older and his love for young bands
Festival comes up short on standout musical moments but wins on atmosphere
Kurt Vile’s last album cemented his new-found popularity. The psychedelic indie rocker explains how going from lo-fi cult hero to in-demand musician takes some adjustment
While Alan McGee started off with humble punk ambition, his record label came to host cult heroes My Bloody Valentine and stadium stars Oasis. His book is a memoir of 1990s excess
Kevin Shields and Co’s wall of sound floated into the ether rather than being a concentrated assault
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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