Spiritualized live at Mandela Hall in Belfast. Photos by David McEneaney

Problem Patterns live at McHughs in Drogheda with support from Fightmilk. Photos by Ian Davies

Julie live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Echo Northstar. Photos by Erin Plaice

Few bands have shaped the landscape of punk rock like Buzzcocks. Seminal is an understatement: since the late ‘70s, their blend of biting lyricism, sharp melodies, and unrelenting energy has cemented them as icons of the genre. Now fronted by long-time member Steve Diggle, the band continues to push forward, balancing their legendary catalogue with new material that keeps their spirit alive. Ahead of their show at Belfast’s Limelight on Friday, 21st March and Dublin’s Academy on Saturday, 22nd, Steve spoke with Cathal McBride about touring, fronting the band after Pete Shelley’s passing and what’s next for Buzzcocks. Hi Steve.…

The annual Choice Music Awards took place at Vicar Street in Dublin with live performances from Róis, Silverbacks, NewDad, Orla Gartland, Niamh Regan, Sprints and more. Photos by Shane Lambert

Clairo live at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin with support from June McDoom. Photos by Erin Plaice

Touché Amoré at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Trauma Ray and A Burial at Sea. Photos by Seán Kelly.

Emei live at the Academy in Dublin with support from Haiden Henderson. Photos by Ian Davies

Biig Piig live at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin with support from KhakiKid and Rosa Cecilia. Photos by Seán Kelly

The Ollam live at Vicar Street in Dublin. Photos by Matt Gorman