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Kris James Is Returning…

September 22, 2021

5th November, people. Kris James is returning, and this time it’s with a full-length album.

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CRAZY DIAMONDS – Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford Covers Pink Floyd On New ‘Bone Architecture’ Album Collaboration With Marco Butcher

September 20, 2021

Cut from the same jagged cloth as The Birthday Party and trash rockers The Cramps – Bone Architecture is a rambunctious new collaboration between…

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ACCESS ALL AREAS – TIJ’s Barry Snaith On His Punk Past And New Collaboration With Online ‘Ninja’ and Public Domain Activist Carl Malamud

June 18, 2021

For 30 years now, Carl Malamud’s been waging a mission to make public information free and accessible. It’s a campaign that’s landed the internet…

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Did You Play These Classic Music Games?

June 11, 2021

The gaming genre has a wide range of titles for gamers to enjoy. When assessing the entertainment options of today, the releases gamers can access has never been so diverse. Sports fans can sample a variety of titles on soccer and tennis, for example, people who enjoy exploring open-world games have plenty of releases to choose from, and music fans have a range of games to tuck into also. In fact, some of the music games which have been released over the years will never die.

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Vocal Coach To The Stars: Tee Green Steps Out On His Own

June 9, 2021

On the list of people that newcomer Tee Green has coached on the way to success is Cilla Black, Atomic Kitten, Misteeq and The Saturdays. Stepping out into the limelight for the first time, Tee Green brings ‘When Love Ain’t Enough’ with him, a song which pulled him out of a depression back into the real world. Music is always the healer.

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Jedward Set To Judge Alongside Boy George, Deirdre O’Kane And Lyra On New Talent Show With A Difference: Hosted By Vogue Williams The Irish Show Is An Exciting New Format

June 8, 2021

It’s been no secret that Jedward were going to be filming a new TV series this month; now we can finally reveal some more details about the show.

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Jedward Introduce The JedHawk Ahead Of Brand New TV Series

June 3, 2021

Back in March John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward, shaved off their trademark, and quite frankly iconic, quiffs, to raise money for a cause that’s very close to their hearts, Irish Cancer Society. The event, in honour of their late mother Susanna, raised more than 3 million Euros.

Since that time, fans and followers have got used to their shorter hair, but even so in that time, it’s grown considerably, leading the Dublin musicians to yesterday introduce a new style to fans – the JedHawk.

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SHORE THINGS – Cold Water Swimmers’ Frontman Chris Bridgett On The Manchester Band’s Debut Album ‘Holiday At The Secret Lake’

May 25, 2021

They celebrated their first anniversary with a gig in a boxing ring, now pugnacious Manchester trio Cold Water Swimmers are celebrating their third with the…

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Close To The Waterline: Jedward’s Edward Grimes Has Eurovision Final To Remember

May 23, 2021

It was a Eurovision final night to remember for Jedward’s Edward Grimes.

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Stella Prince, Exclusive Single Premiere

May 20, 2021

I was asked to premiere this song written by a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from New York City named Stella Prince. Given her age and just how many artists, from Taylor Swift to Bob Dylan, are considered singer/songwriters; I thought I was going to hear something more along the lines of “Me”, “Cardigan”, maybe even “Driver’s Licence” By Olivia Rodrigo. What I did hear, was surprising and brilliant!

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Brighten Up Your Eurovision Party Next Weekend With A Personalised Video Message From Jedward!

May 16, 2021

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jedward’s classic Eurovision entry ‘Lipstick’, with a personalised video message from the singers themselves!

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#Jedward Want Respect With Teaser For ‘Treat Me Like A Human’ – A Track From Their Upcoming Album

April 25, 2021

Jedward’s fifth album is set for release later this year, and the Dublin twins, John and Edward Grimes, have tonight teased fans on social media with a track from the upcoming release, ‘Treat Me Like A Human’.

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OUT OF TIME – REM-Influenced Dupont Circles Release Debut Album 30 Years In The Making

April 24, 2021

Washington DC psych-indie outfit The Dupont Circles are celebrating the release of what must be one of the longest awaited debut albums in musical…

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Flying Fish And Entertainment Film Distributors Announce Start of Shoot FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS 2. Film Marks Cinematic Debut Of Irish Music Legend Imelda May

April 16, 2021

Flying Fish and Entertainment Film Distributors have announced that principal photography has commenced in Cornwall on FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS 2. The film reunites the original’s creative team, Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft, as they co-direct from their screenplay co-written with Piers Ashworth. The film is the sequel to the UK box-office smash hit FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS based on the heart- warming true story about the sea-shanty singing group. The film sees Irish singer songwriter Imelda May in her cinematic acting debut.

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President Street Are Part Of The Dance Music Craze…

April 15, 2021

In an article just published on Music Week it has been revealed that dance music was amongst the most popular of genres to be streamed on Spotify, with its popularity peaking in May 2020. President Street were part of the craze.

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Will The Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up: Jedward Shave Their Heads To Raise Money For Irish Cancer Society

March 27, 2021

Yes! You read it right! Jedward – the Irish twin superstars whose pompadour hairstyles have been a part of their image for as long as there’s been Jedward – just shy of 12 years – now more closely resemble Eminem or Justin Timberlake.

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Jedward Set To Shave Off Iconic Quiffs This Friday In Aid Of Irish Cancer Society

March 23, 2021

Irish musical duo, Jedward, comprising twins John and Edward Grimes, are known for their music, their two time tilt at the Eurovision trophy, and, in the past year, their elevated social activism on their Twitter account. But there’s one thing that stands out among all others, and is especially useful in describing them – their iconic quiff hairstyles, which at their tallest stood 12 inches, straight up.

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Song of Co-Aklan by Cathal Coughlan album cover

RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL – ‘Song of Co-Aklan’ Sees Microdisney’s Cathal Coughlan Back With A Vengeance On His First Solo Album In 10 Years

March 8, 2021

Cathal Coughlan has always been one of rock’s outliers. Operating from the fringes, he’s been a wry and frequently abrasive commentator on society and…

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(Re)Introducing The UKs Hottest House Music Act… D:Ream

March 4, 2021

Reminding you what it means to be alive, Pete Cunnah and Al McKenzie are set to return as D:Ream, after 14 years.

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METAL MACHINE MUSIC – Sophomore Album ‘On All Fours’ Sees Goat Girl Embracing Electronics

February 23, 2021

They’re a curious bunch, this Goat Girl band. Named after US comic Bill Hick’s randy Pan-like alter-ego Goat Boy, they’ve adopted their own Punk-ish,…