"I think we have a weird kink for making things really hard for ourselves," says Móglaí Bap, seated with his fellow Kneecap members Mo Chara...
Ireland
Belfast’s Irish language rap trio Kneecap have created a serious buzz with their fiery, politically-attuned lyrics and chaotic live shows. Their Toddla T-produced debut album, ‘Fine Art’, and forthcoming feature film are set to catapult them even further onto the global stage. But as Brian Coney learns, their commitment to their native tongue, doing things their own way, and reshaping the narrative of modern Belfast remains their top priority
The song was released ahead of Ireland’s official day of celebrating youth creativity, Cruinniú na nÓg
The Galway-based party launches its label with tracks from Doubt, Plus One, Roo Honeychild and more
Co-founder Sunil Sharpe hopes the discussion event series Where Is The Night? will reignite momentum in the stalled changes to Ireland's licensing and alcohol sale laws
Maeve Records cofounder The Drifter is running a new seafront space for music in the suburbs of Dublin
Dublin’s Ethereal Skies champion alternative club sounds from Ireland and beyond on their debut label compilation, ‘Aerga VA 01’
Berlin-based, Sligo-born producer Spray lays down three nimble, proggy groovers on his eponymous imprint
The job is announced as Ireland awaits progress on reforming licensing laws
The three-dayer returns to celebrate Ireland's diverse electronic and experimental scenes this October
The move will see Index become the biggest dedicated electronic music space in Dublin
"We were told [in early 2021] worst case scenario, it would take two years... It really feels like we've been strung along here", Give Us The Night campaign founder Sunil Sharpe said
Overall, €2 million is to be made available for eligible night clubs and venues
After a few years building her status from Galway, Ireland, MC Melanin Tee is determined to take over the world. DJ Mag’s Amy Fielding speaks to the rising rapper about vulnerability, spontaneous inspiration, and coming for the crown
The series touches on drag and the Give Us The Night licensing campaign
Featuring Roo Honeychild, DJ Boyfriend, Roibï, E The Artist, Sweet Philly and more
It comes as the country's licensing laws get a long-awaited shake-up
Cork, Belfast and Dublin dates have been confirmed for next summer
Pubs will also now be allowed to remain open until 12.30 AM seven days a week
Sunil Sharpe, Cormac and ELLLL will all take part in the panel
Plans include drafting specialist advisors for six towns and cities, extending opening hours for cultural spaces, and a series of large-scale pilot events aimed at diversifying night-time options.