The Lathums live at The Academy in Dublin with support from Sadhbh Keane. Photos by Ian Davies

There’s a moment on ‘Oh I Forgot’ where Leigh Arthur’s voice seems to lean in just a little closer. Where everything else falls away and the full weight of memory hits like a warm gust, momentarily lifting everything. It doesn’t announce itself; it just blooms. That’s the kind of song this is. Quietly devastating. A minor-keyed, heart-stung hymn that burrows in without bluster. A veteran of some of Ireland’s most vital DIY outfits – Dublin lo-fi punk greats Sissy and, for a time, post-punk trio Extravision – Arthur has long carved out a singular presence in the underground. Her current…

Cleopatrick live at The Academy in Dublin with support from Projector. Photos by David McEneaney

Junior Brother live at the Button Factory in Dublin with support from Search Results. Photos by Matt Gorman

Anna B Savage live at the Roisin Dubh in Galway with support from Chanele McGuinness. Photos by Ian Davies

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