Articles

In memory of David Bowie

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11th January 2016

Gerry McNally pays tribute to David Bowie, one of the acts he first saw live on stage – a master of reinvention, a unique performer and unsurpassed talent.

Top 50 of 2015 (1-20)

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23rd December 2015

We've finally made it to the top 20 records in our big top 50 countdown of the best of indie-folk and alt-country in 2015. Who's made it to top spot this year?

‘Caught One More Time’ – Van Morrison on Cyprus Avenue 2015

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22nd December 2015

'Caught One More Time' is the story of Sir Van Morrison's historic 70th birthday celebration shows on the iconic Cyprus Avenue in East Belfast in August 2015.

Top 50 of 2015 (21-30)

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22nd December 2015

The half-way point of our Top 50 indie-folk and alt-country records of 2015 countdown and we're listening to The Unthanks, Sun Kil Moon and Natalie Prass.

Top 50 of 2015 (31-40)

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21st December 2015

The second instalment of our Top 50 indie folk and alt-country records of 2015 including great records from the likes of Stornoway, Dawes, Lord Huron and Beirut.

Interview with Malojian’s Stevie Scullion

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21st December 2015

Stevie Scullion of Malojian had quite a year in 2015 with the release of 'Southlands' but 2016 looks to be even bigger for the Northern Irish man. Here's why.

Top 50 of 2015 (41-50)

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18th December 2015

The first instalment of our Top 50 indie folk and alt-country records of 2015. There'll be a few familiar faces down this end of the list and a few surprises.

Folk and Tumble says Touts Out!

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17th December 2015

Ticket touts are the blister on the already stinking foot of corporate gig ticketing, treading on the little guy. Help stamp them out with Mumford and Sons.

Win tickets to see The Coronas in Belfast

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15th December 2015

Win two tickets to see critically acclaimed Irish rock band The Coronas in The Ulster Hall, Belfast on 20th December 2015. Closing date is this Friday.