The Riptide Movement

Malachy Tuohy: ‘There was no point putting out an album that sounded like The Riptide Movement’

The songwriter’s debut solo album was born out of a feverish spell of lockdown creativity, unmoored from any requirement for radio-friendliness

Tue Jun 27 2023 - 05:15

Artists performing train station gigs to raise funds for Focus Ireland

Mary Coughlan, Damien Dempsey and Erica Cody playing to support homeless charity

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 11:41

Track records: Musicians use their platform to raise money for Focus Ireland

Eleanor McEvoy and Brian Kennedy among artists who will perform at railway stations

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 00:09

Irish musicians record charity single to raise money for nursing home PPE

Sixteen acts cover Bill Withers’ Lean on Me to pay for equipment during Covid-19 pandemic

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 16:44

Electric Picnic 2019 day two: revellers hope for better weather

The Strokes, The 1975, Christine & The Queens among main stage acts on Saturday

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 11:08

Kaleidoscope: Line-up for new family-friendly festival revealed

Bell X1 and Tom Odell to headline bill that also includes Wild Youth and Wyvern Lingo

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 13:24

Mark Levins – An Appreciation

Guitar and amp wizard who gave Irish bands their authentic rock sound

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 00:01

Do artists who take money for ads really poison and pervert their songs?

Fees can range from €5,000 up to the tens of thousands of euros for Irish artists

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 06:00

Riptide Movement - Ghosts album review: a nimble, savvy furthering of the cause

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 12:06

About 1,000 musicians to perform at Cork Jazz Festival

Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Bell X1 join acclaimed jazz perfomers on October line-up

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 19:14

Ross goes to Electric Picnic: 'I’m not staying in a focking tent'

“It’s not camping,” Sorcha tries to go. “It’s what they call glamping!” Honor whips out her phone. “I’m staying in Castle Durrow,” she goes. “It’s what they call five-stor hoteling.”

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 12:15

Electric Picnic: Blur confirmed as headliners for Stradbally

Britpop stalwarts will be joined by Sam Smith, Grace Jones and Interpol

Tue May 05 2015 - 13:28

Eurosonic boom: getting down low with the sound of things to come

Het is alleen rock’n’roll . . . but we like it. If it’s January, all roads lead to Groningen for the annual Eurosonic live music event. Here are 10 essential takeaways from this year’s event

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 06:00

No booze, thanks: how to enjoy a more sober Christmas

Tired of seasonal booze-fest? Here’s some options for non-drinking holiday revellers

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 14:53

Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 00:00

Deal or no deal? The Irish bands who are taking the good-ol’ label route

After years of Irish bands taking the do-it- yourself approach to releasing music, things are changing. More acts are signing with international labels -- and record companies are splashing the cash again

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 00:00