The Rock of the Irish
What are the six greatest bands from Ireland? Well, there’s U2, Thin Lizzy, My Bloody Valentine and…
U2’s New Doc Is “A Sort Of Homecoming”
U2 joins David Letterman for a fascinating documentary about their history — with stripped-down versions of some classics.
U2’s “Unforgettable Fire”: A Turning Point
For their fourth album, U2 channeled deeper aspects of both America and their native Ireland. It proved one of their most interesting.
Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats Are Back
Live Aid overshadows the legacy of Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats. But a new album shows just why their music legacy is such a big deal.
Dermot Kennedy: Ireland’s Newest Singer/Poet
Ireland has produced an enormous amount of great artists — musical and more. Dermot Kennedy is bridging music and poetry.