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Irish act could win Mercury Prize for first time in history

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The Independent UK

Rock acts Fontaines DC, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize

An Irish act could win for the first time in Mercury Prize history, with both Fontaines DC and pop singer CMAT shortlisted, while North Shields singer-songwriter Fender will be hoping for a homecoming triumph as the ceremony takes place in Newcastle

The Independent UK

Pulp, CMAT and Sam Fender among artists nominated for 2025 Mercury Prize

Britpop band Pulp previously won the prize in 1996 for Different Class.

Evening Standard

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CMAT, Pulp and PinkPantheress among Mercury prize shortlist light on new names

Only two debut albums – among them the ‘token’ jazz release – feature among this year’s list of nominations for the coveted UK and Irish music prize

The Guardian - UK

‘Standing up for Palestinians’: why Greta Thunberg wears a Bohemian FC shirt

The Swede has has not necessarily become a fan of Irish football, as she sports a club jersey made with help from Fontaines DC

The Guardian - UK

Flow Festival 2025, review – Charli xcx, Burna Boy and FKA Twigs headline but Finland’s own hold their ground

4/5 Finnish artists went toe-to-toe with some of the world’s biggest headliners at the European festival last weekend, and often had a bolder reception

The Independent UK

Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocates

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Gracie Abrams and Snow Patrol to play Trnsmt’s last day as hot weather continues

The final day of Scotland’s biggest music festival will take place at Glasgow Green as gig-goers are set to see temperatures of around 26C.

Evening Standard

Who is playing at TRNSMT today? See full line-up for Saturday, July 12

See who is playing at TRNSMT 2025 this afternoon (Saturday, July 12).

The National (Scotland)

Weather warning issued to TRNSMT Festival go-ers as scorching heatwave expected

THOUSANDS of music fans will descend on Glasgow Green from Friday as Scotland’s biggest music festival gets underway ...

The National (Scotland)

Scorching weather warning as Trnsmt festival go-ers take over centre of Glasgow

Thousands will descend on Scotland’s largest city to hear the likes of 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and Fontaines DC.

Evening Standard

‘Israel is committing genocide’ beamed on screen at Fontaines DC gig

The Irish band performed to tens of thousands of people in Finsbury Park, London, on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

Euronews

Olivia Rodrigo covers Fontaines D.C. in Dublin

Olivia Rodrigo has become "really obsessed" with Fontaines D.C. and paid tribute to them in Dublin.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I get idiot men calling me arrogant’: Irish post-punks Sprints confront the mansplainers and misogynists

As they announce a dystopian new album and play Glastonbury, Karla Chubb and co explain why they’re not keeping quiet about Palestine and sexism

The Guardian - UK

How to make the most of Glastonbury with friends – by someone who’s been 19 times

Worthy Farm devotee Devinder Bains shares her top tips for having a stress-free, fun-filled festival with mates

The Independent UK

From the Montreux Jazz Festival to Primavera: the 12 best music festivals in Europe for 2025

SUMMER GUIDE 2025: From a former military airfield to a stage suspended over a lake, many of Europe’s best festivals offer spectacular scenery along with the biggest and best lineups. The Independent’s culture team share their favourites

Evening Standard

Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Lola Young and Raye among nominees for The Ivors

The awards, which are judged by songwriters and composers, are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year.

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Louder

10 brilliant new Irish artists you should listen to before next St. Patrick's Day rolls into view

The Irish music scene continues to go from strength to strength, and here's further proof

The Guardian - AU

Golden Plains 2025: Belfast rappers Kneecap and Dublin rockers Fontaines DC lead sublime weekend

PJ Harvey topped the bill alongside two of Ireland’s best musical exports, but local acts such as Thelma Plum, Jada Weazel and RMFC shone in an eclectic festival full of magic moments.

What Hi-Fi?

7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms

This week's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.

Evening Standard

Grammys 2025: Which British stars won?

Kendrick Lamar and Bianca Censori were grabbing headlines, but it was still a great night for British stars

Louder

“There’s few institutions in this world who stand strong and unyielding against oppression. Bohemian F.C. is one of them." Fontaines D.C. and Bohemian Football Club collaborate on new shirt to raise money for humanitarian aid for Palestine

Profits from the Fontaines D.C. x Bohemian F.C. shirt will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians

Wallpaper

The year's most creative album artwork

While the album cover may be less visible than it was in the age of the music megastore, it's still a vital part of the creative process. Here are our pick 2024's most inspired record sleeves.

The Independent UK

Fontaines D.C. guitarist passionately condemns Netanyahu and Zionism during award speech

Carlos O’Connell made the comments after the Irish band were awarded Best Album at the Rolling Stone UK Awards

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