Dinosaur Jr. live at Vicar Street in Dublin last night. Photos by Aaron Corr
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Surf Curse live at The Academy in Dublin with support from Gurriers. Photos by Jane Donnelly
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Pillow Queens live at the second night of two sold out shows in Vicar Street, Dublin. Photos by Kevin Hennessy
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The Magnetic Fields live at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin last week. Photos by Peter O’Hanlon
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The Irish Museum of Modern Art will host a special event celebrating the role of Black women and non-binary people in the evolution of dance music this week. Taking place on Thursday 1st September as part of the IMMA Nights series, the free event will explore the often undervalued contributions of Black women and non-binary people throughout the history of dance music – as DJs, producers, promoters, dancers and vocalists – from its origins in cities like Chicago and Detroit in the ‘80s to its global status today. Featuring talks, film and music, the evening has been co-programmed by Ashley…
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Pixies kicked off their Irish Tour at The Big Top as part of the Galway International Arts Festival, followed by a live show at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin with support both nights from The Slow Show. Photos by Ciaran O Maolain and David McEneaney The Big Top, Galway by Ciaran O Maolain Iveagh Gardens, Dublin by David McEneaney
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Villagers live at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin with support from Gruff Rhys. Photos by Peter O’Hanlon
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TV Girl live at the Academy in Dublin with support from Sidney Gish. Photos by Niamh Barry
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Sharon Van Etten live at Vicar Street in Dublin with support from L’rain and at Cyprus Avenue the following night for Cork Midsummer Festival with support from Maija Sofia. Photos by Aaron Corr and Celeste Burdon. Vicar Street in Dublin by Aaron Corr Cyprus Avenue in Cork by Celeste Burdon
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As the stage crew carry out the last of their tasks, the countdown to Parquet Courts’ arrival draws imminently closer. The stage of Dublin’s Helix is bathed in a low red hue, which gives off more of a dance club aesthetic to proceedings, as opposed to the fact it is about to host one of Brooklyn’s foremost indie bands. With the crowd beginning to gather, the club vibe is emphasised even further as the sounds of Todd Terje’s take on M’s ‘Pop Muzik’, and a remix of Timmy Thomas’ 1970s’ song ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’, pulsate from the PA.…