Bland pop, dull mainstream rock and generic indie-schmindie are poison. But as the title of their album suggests, Foals have got the rhythmical remedy.

There’s no shortage of showcase events vying for the attention of young acts these days, but IMRO’s tried and trusted model remains refreshingly free of bells and whistles.

The Coronas headline the 2fm 2moro 2our line-up, but are ultimately overshadowed by fellow Dubliners Boss Volenti.

Following the Bank of Ireland National Student Music Awards since the get-go meant a real investment in the outcome of six utterly different bands. Who would triumph?

As an admirer of Hayes' new album, I’d been hoping for a more mellow and subdued performance, but she was playing with a full band. And it didn’t really work.

It’s the Icelandic minx’s first ever performance in the north, and with tickets as rare as a teetotaller at a Pogues gig, you can feel the excitement in the venue.

Before we get to tonight’s main event, a special mention has to go the support act, Har Mar Superstar, who performs a brilliantly entertaining set of cracking electro-funk rhythms.

I’ve been to some weird venues in my time but the Nugent Hall, which acts as a cowshed during the day, has to be the oddest.

Kenny Browne reviews the Murphy's Live event in Cyprus Avenue, Cork.

The venue is crammed to capacity tonight for Salford’s newest export, The Ting Tings.