Introducing: The Germein Sisters

Australian folk pop band the Germein Sisters have been compared favourably to Haim, The Corrs, and First Aid Street.

We Talk to Jess and the Bandits!

Jess and the Bandits are a formidable force making their name in the country music scene around the world.

The Corrs: Talk on Corners

The Corrs released their second album, “Talk on Corners” in Ireland in late 1997, following it up with a US release in April 1998.

Here We Go Again – Jess and the Bandits

Jess and the Bandits get a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll with their debut album

Our Favourite Irish Acts!

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Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Check out our top 17 Irish tunes for today!

5ive Are Getting Very Loud and Intimate

After more than 10 years apart, British boy band 5ive, which comprises Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville and Sean Conlon, were asked to reform as…

Ho Ho Ho …It’s the X Factor Semi Final!

Yes, it was the X Factor semi final and being the month of December, there was a decidedly festive flavour to proceedings. But who…

Essentially Pop Checks Out The Dublin Scene

Think of Ireland and three things come to mind. Green, Guinness, and Great music. Often you get all three in the one place, especially…

Introducing: Mannequins

First listen to French band Mannequins and I’m transported back to the 1980s and 1990s when guitars were heavy and hair was high. This isn’t at all a bad thing.

Bearforce1 Announces Comeback!

Dutch/Northern Irish band Bearforce1 have announced their comeback as they enter the competition for Swiss Eurovision selection! The band were discovered by celebrity blogger…