His pianist's fingers are the first thing that strikes you. No coincidence since, for MAXIIM, the piano was the start of a dream...

ench is the fifth most spoken language in the world. It is used across swathes of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Thus, Francophone...

Rarely do bands include both husband and wife. After all, music is inherently personal. Sharing one’s innermost thoughts is difficult...

Before we start, Minh explains that she has just recovered from COVID. “Sorry if I cough,” she sighs, gripping a glass of water...

You’d think we’d be used used to Zoom by now”, laughs Jocelyn as I try to start the recording. “I still have no idea how that works”...

Once a solo performer, Ty Gallaway realised his music needed a little extra oomph. Since then, he has massively expanded his sound and...

Stefano Miella’s solo project, Nother, takes his career in an exciting new direction. Having worked for years as a drummer, producer and...

In recent years, Ireland has been a breeding ground for talented individuals hell-bent on reinventing alternative music. Artists such as Fontaines DC and Sinead O’Brien have popularised punk-infused poetry, inspiring Irish vocalists to take full pride in their accent. The latest addition to the pack is David Balfe, who’s solo project, For Those I Love, perfectly conveys grief and confusion in a way that maintains a flicker of hope for the future. Balfe was anticipating this s