With many of Dublin’s high-profile gigs already sold out, this October is a good time to look beyond the usual names. From emerging artists in intimate venues to under-the-radar shows worth discovering, Dublin still has plenty to offer. Here are some alternative picks to keep your October nights busy. 

When the news about the Fontaines D.C listening parties dropped, I didn‘t have much hope because events like these rarely happen near me, but I was lucky enough that one record store relatively close to me hosted one. On Thursday, Groove Zone Records in Koblenz, Germany, was filled with a couple Fontaines fans who were eager to listen to Dopamine Chamber in full before it‘s release on October 16th. The staff was more than accommodating and I found myself in a few discussions about the band‘s new experimental sound and new favourite songs.

You've got mail! In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we have asked our readers to send us love letters about their favourite songs of all time. Or favourite songs right now. Whichever, really. The important thing is that the song made you feel something. Here are the letters! 💌

In a world where AI is seemingly slipping into every crack of our lives, it is starting to appear in the music industry in a dangerously fast pace. 

In an era dominated by streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, where algorithms dictate visibility and discovery, artists already face an uphill battle. Revenue is scarce, smaller acts are buried beneath playlist politics, and now we’re seeing a new, more personal shift: artists quietly removing individual songs from their discographies.

Like everyone else in the scene, I am completely obsessed with Geese’s new album Getting Killed right now. And if you’ve been anywhere near music Twitter, TikTok, or even your group chats lately, you’ve probably noticed: it’s Geese, Geese, Geese. But why? And where did they even come from?