Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss’ “Whiskey Lullaby” is easily one of the saddest country songs out there. In 2004, the tragic storytelling of “Whiskey Lullaby” captured the hearts of country music fans ...

The Song Cycle, the acclaimed music-meets-travelogue documentary from director and singer-songwriter Nick Kelly, will open at the Irish Film Institute in Dublin on Friday, 1 May before extending to ...

There wasn’t a lot to laugh about in the 1990s when it came to music. From rock to rap, so many of the biggest names were dropping like flies thanks to things like drug overdoses or criminal activity.

"Song for Ireland" was written by Phil Colclough, a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, and first recorded in 1977. It is a classic in the Irish music scene and a way of remembering those who left ...

The haunting Irish song is shrouded in mystery because no one is entirely certain who is behind the moving lyrics. "She Moved Through the Fair" is a traditional Irish folk song, and its lyrics were ...

One always fears the worst when a celebrity writes a novel, but Ardal O’Hanlon, the actor and comedian best known for playing Father Dougal from Father Ted, has already proven his writing abilities ...

Check out some of our favourite Irish releases from the week below Today, Dublin four-piece Dose return with their striking new single Shelley, coming ahead of their upcoming EP Sycophantic. Blending ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

Nancy Harris’s The Dry (RTÉ One, 10.15pm) had an inauspicious beginning in 2022 as a comedy about a family of Irish alcoholics made for Britain’s Britbox streaming service. So far, so pandering.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. There are a handful of songs in American pop culture that are so ...