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

5 must-listen tracks from across the rock spectrum featuring His Lordship, Ghost Arcadia, Nalgo Bay, Shishi and Blush Club.

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