Van Morrison turns 80 at the end of this month. His reputation is such that should a birthday invite fall this way I’d be quite likely to politely decline. His is a fearsome reputation. However, if he ...

One of Shane McGowan’s best-loved songs has been covered by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Lisa O’Neill, Nick Cave and more ...

The eighth Waterboys studio album, Universal Hall, came in 2003. Mellow and mostly acoustic, it showcased Celtic, New Age and ...

Mike Scott comes out of posterity hitherto as a fine example of integrity, staying true to his artistic vision, ploughing his own furrow. "I never thought in terms of celebrity,” he has said. Ach, ...

The country music world has lost some iconic names in 2025. As we head into the homestretch, we take a moment to look back at the country music stars and influential names that have been lost thus far ...

If there's a soundtrack to the tectonic plates of Irish history separating in the bitter Hunger strike year of 1981, it would be Moving Hearts' ...