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Brian Coney is the editor of The Thin Air. Talk to him about Philip Glass and/or follow him on Twitter @brianconey.

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September 23rd, 2022 | by Brian Coney

It’s been another stellar week for Irish music. Dig into the best new sounds of the past seven days below, featuring …

September 14th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Over the last few years, North Cork singer-songwriter John Blek has consistently underscored his rep as one of the island’s …

September 9th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Here’s the very best Irish releases of the week, featuring Narolane, Katie Kim, Ciaran Lavery, Aoife Nessa Frances, Grave Goods, …

September 7th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

A new two-day event, Haunted Dancehall, is set to take over National Concert Hall next month. Across October 1st-2nd, the …

September 6th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Fast-rising Irish psych-folk Aoife Wolf gives a guided tour of the records she can’t live without, featuring My Bloody Valentine, …

September 6th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Last July, we had the joy of premiering ‘Cloudy Dreams,’ a three-minute gem by Arklow’s Aoibhín Redmond aka NIMF. Representing …

September 5th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

This week, Ripley Johnson of Moon Duo and Wooden Shjips (not to mention NTS) returns to Ireland for a brace of …

August 29th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Dublin Digital Radio have announced the return of its annual celebration of sound artists, electronic experimenters and DJs, Alternating Current. …

August 26th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

Dig into the very best Irish releases of the week, featuring Uly, The Mary Wallopers, Lõwli, Niall McDowell, Seamus O’Muineachain …

August 25th, 2022 | by Brian Coney

The return of garage-rock heroes Oh Boland to Galway, live at Aras na nGael. Photos by Ciarán Ó Maoláin