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With another chaotic year behind us it’s time to reflect on the records that got us through 2021. Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic for artists, it’s been another stellar year for music, with young popstars building on their…

At the end of another endless year, we can at least be thankful for the music. In spite of obstacles at every turn, Irish artists have delivered another batch of stellar releases over the last twelve months. From the visceral to the…

Time may be an illusion, but if you choose to believe the illusion we are already more than halfway through 2021. This arbitrary landmark means, of course, that it’s time to reflect upon the past six months and, in particular, pick out the…

In this artist-curated playlist, Jay Moussa-Mann picks her top five songs that tell a story, delving into a selection of favourites from her early childhood right up to her current life as a songwriter. The Chicks - 'Travelin’ Soldier' The…

Cork singer-songwriter Kevin Walsh has launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of his debut single, ‘Embrace the World’. Proceeds from the track will be split 50/50 between Kevin and AsIAm—an Irish autism charity. Kevin, who was…

Marie Ulven, better known as girl in red, is on the verge of releasing her long-awaited debut album, if i could make it go quiet. Her first full-length record, coming April 30, arrives on the back of Ulven's meteoric rise to stardom. The…

We’ve covered our favourite Irish records of 2020 and now it’s time for the final list of the year—the best albums of 2020. From much-needed pop escapism to doom-laden indie folk, with a few lockdown recordings thrown in for good measure,…

Every end-of-year list is going to open with some variation of “Well, this year was shite, but the tunes were great”, so it already feels trite to deliver that sentiment. However, that sentiment is unavoidably true. This year was shite, but…

Although time no longer exists in our turbulent world, we are now past the traditional halfway point in the year. That means it's time for HeadStuff's best albums of 2020 so far. 2020 has seen massive upheaval for the music industry, but…

Channelling his unique blend of funky, feelgood neo soul, ZASKA (a.k.a. Max Zaska) has given us a much-needed anthem of optimism. Working remotely during lockdown, Zaska assembled a star-studded lineup of Irish talent to record 'My Whole…