Tag: Irish Music
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Silverbacks Live at RTÉ Choice Prize: A Dan Hegarty Highlight on The Alternative
Overview: A Night of Irish Indie Brilliance On Thursday, January 29, 2026, The Alternative with Dan Hegarty on 2FM delivered a special spotlight from one of Ireland’s most celebrated music moments: the RTÉ Choice Music Prize. Dan digs into the live energy of Silverbacks, captured during their March 2025 performance set at the awards show.…
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Silverbacks Shine on 2FM’s The Alternative with Dan Hegarty: RTÉ Choice Prize Highlights
Silverbacks Illuminate RTÉ Choice Music Prize Night on 2FM’s The Alternative On a recent edition of 2FM’s The Alternative with Dan Hegarty, listeners were treated to a memorable live snapshot from the RTÉ Choice Music Prize ceremony held in March 2025. The star of the segment was the Dublin indie rock band Silverbacks, who had…
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2FM Alternative with Dan Hegarty: Night Pulse Show (Jan 26, 2026)
Overview: A Night at the 2FM Alternative On Monday, January 26, 2026, RTÉ’s 2FM continued its signature mission to push boundaries with the Alternative program hosted by Dan Hegarty. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of indie rock, electro pop, and underground gems, Hegarty’s show—often advertised as a modern Alternative To Sleep—delivers a nocturnal soundtrack designed…
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CMAT’s Euro-Country: The Ferocious Third Album That Redefines 2025
Introduction: CMAT’s Bold Leap into Euro-Country In the crowded landscape of 2025’s music, CMAT’s third album, Euro-Country, seizes a distinct space. Emerging from a fraught but fiercely creative process in New York, the record positions itself as a fearless fusion of Irish pop wit and global country-inflected sensibilities. It’s an album that doesn’t just chase…
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Eurovision Winner Eimear Quinn to Headline Christmas Concert in Carlow
A Festive Return: Eimear Quinn Brings a Eurovision-Winning Voice to Carlow Eurovision legend and Dublin-born soprano Eimear Quinn, who captured hearts and the top prize in 1996 with “The Voice,” is set to light up Carlow this winter. The acclaimed singer will perform a Christmas concert next month at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, inviting…
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Lisa McHugh Returns to The Late Late Show After Illness
Lisa McHugh Makes a Warming Return to The Late Late Show Irish country music star Lisa McHugh made a much-anticipated return to The Late Late Show this Friday, marking a resilient comeback after a year defined by serious health struggles. In a candid interview with host Patrick Kielty, McHugh spoke about the moment she first…
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Lisa McHugh Returns to The Late Late Show After Illness: A Moving Wake-Up Call
Lisa McHugh Makes a Resilient Comeback on The Late Late Show Popular Irish singer Lisa McHugh made a heart-warming return to The Late Late Show this Friday night, marking a significant moment after a year dominated by health struggles. In a candid interview with host Patrick Kielty, McHugh described the past year as a powerful,…
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Ireland’s Alt Music Scene: How a Nation Built a World-Class Irish Alternative Sound
Ireland’s alternative music scene didn’t emerge overnight or in a single city; it grew from a culture of DIY energy, intimate clubs, and fearless experimentation that stitched together a nation’s underground into a global force. From Dublin’s gritty basements to Cork’s sunlit street corners, artists, venues, and fans co-created an ecosystem that rewarded risk-taking, collaboration,…
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How Ireland Built the World’s Best Alternative Music Scene
Introduction: A Nation’s Defiant Sound On a sun-drenched Saturday at Glastonbury, a spirited Dublin quartet named Sprints erupts into a jubilant, chaotic pit with the track Descartes. Flags of the Irish tricolor weave through the crowd, a small but potent symbol of a larger, global story: Ireland’s alternative music scene has grown into a powerhouse…
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Mercury Prize 2025: A Star-Studded Night in Newcastle as Sam Fender, CMAT and Pulp Lead the Nominees
Mercury Prize 2025: the Newcastle ceremony and the lineup The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle, bringing with it a mix of veteran acts and rising stars who define UK and Ireland music this year. Among the 12 albums shortlisted, familiar faces rub shoulders with fresh voices, illustrating the prize’s enduring aim: celebrate artistic excellence across…