Behind the music - Cairo Station Belfast alt-rock band Cairo Station have released their debut single, Menace. We asked the band's guitarist Felix McAuley the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 4 hrs
Morrissey: 'I am now in good health' Morrissey has announced his return to the stage, months after cancelling a number of US tour dates citing "physical exhaustion". Music • 05 Jun
Johnny Marr in Dreamland as he comes home to Kildare Johnny Marr has told the Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that it is "a big deal" that he will play Athy's Dreamland Ballroom … Music • 28 May
Behind the music - Public Order Welsh indie rock band Public Order have released their new single, Hello. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 14 Apr
Behind the music - Chasing Kites Bristol-based indie four-piece Chasing Kites have released their new single, Collide. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Apr
The Cure's Roger O'Donnell sends support to Morrissey The Cure's Roger O'Donnell has sent well wishes to Morrissey after it was announced the singer was under "medical supervision for physical exhaustion". Music • 28 Jan
Behind the music - Good Strangers Irish indie band Good Strangers have released their new EP, Adult Teenage Novels. We asked Conor Quinn from the band the BIG questions . . … Behind the Music • 11 Nov 23
Un-Laoised: Ten acts you MUST see at Electric Picnic The countdown has truly begun for this year's Electric Picnic. We chose ten acts you really should see this year in Stadbally, Co Laois Electric Picnic • 28 Aug 23
The Smiths' Irish tour comes to Documentary on One RTÉ Radio 1's acclaimed series Documentary on One returns this Saturday afternoon, 19 August, with Louder Than Bombs: The Smiths in Ireland, Nov '84. Music • 15 Aug 23
Behind the music - smythy Tipperary indie pop artist Andrew Smyth aka smythy has released Figure It Out, the second single from his debut EP Where You're From, which is … Behind the Music • 09 Aug 23
Chrissie Hynde shrugs off age to become 'real mellow' Chrissie Hynde has said that she does not mind getting older and feels more "relaxed now". Music • 06 Aug 23
Behind the music - Paul Callan Irish songwriter Paul Callan has released his new album, Over My Wishes. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 26 May 23
Andy Rourke, The Smiths bassist, dies aged 59 The death has been announced of Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist with the iconic band The Smiths. He was 59 and had been battling cancer. Music • 19 May 23
Brixton Academy has its licence temporarily suspended Legendary London venue The O2 Academy Brixton has had its licence temporarily suspended after two people died in a crowd crush at the venue. Music • 22 Dec 22
Behind the music - Seven Purple Tigers German American indie rockers Seven Purple Tigers have released their new single, Clarity, from their upcoming EP Daydream Echo Chamber, scheduled for release on 11 … Behind the Music • 31 Oct 22
Behind the music - Gary Ó Nualláin Dublin singer Gary Ó Nualláin has released his new single, Children Of Ireland. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Oct 22
Mike Joyce and Morrissey's Strangeways Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 17 Oct 22
Behind the music - Silver Owls Cork band Silver Owls have released their debut EP, Serpentine, along with three accompanying videos. We asked bass player and guitarist Eddie Butt the BIG … Behind the Music • 06 May 22
"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 02 Mar 22
Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as … Music • 26 Jan 22
"Hello hell . . . " Moz issues statement on Simpsons Morrissey has issued a personal statement after he was parodied on the latest episode of The Simpsons as a meat-eating xenophobe who had seemingly betrayed … Music • 20 Apr 21
Morrissey slams The Simpsons for 'hateful' parody Morrissey has issued a strongly worded statement which claims he was portrayed as an overweight racist on the latest episode of The Simpsons. Music • 19 Apr 21
Behind the music - Gavin Murphy Singer-songwriter and lead guitarist and manager of Smiths tribute band These Charming Men, Gavin Murphy has released his new single, The Sound of Heartbreak. We … Behind the Music • 29 Mar 21
Music on Irish television - a brief personal history Ahead of the broadcast of Ireland In Music on Tuesday night on RTÉ One, producer/director Donal Scannell looks back at his own obsession with music … Music • 29 Dec 20
Singer Denise Johnson, Primal Scream star, dies The death has been announced of Denise Johnson, the singer best known for her work on Primal Scream's classic album Screamadelica. Music • 27 Jul 20
