Output Belfast is the largest annual one-day music conference and showcase in Ireland and returns on Thursday 25 September 2025.| Chordblossom
Output Belfast is the largest annual one-day music conference and showcase in Ireland and returns on Thursday 25 September 2025.| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh select some of our favourite releases of last month, including cover artist Ailbhe Reddy. All found in our rotating playlist. Ailbhe Reddy – Align We love when a favourite returns with new music after a while away, […] The post Best New Irish – September appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of talent coming out of the North in our featured playlist. This month’s cover artist is Penny’s Band. Words by Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh. Penny’s Band – Water from a Stone Four-piece Penny’s Band have made […] The post Fresh Music from NI – September appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
When Chordblossom came into existence, it was always our aim to shine a spotlight on the artists and bands that make up the music scene in Northern Ireland. We’ve been doing it for over ten years now and one of our favourite methods is our Introducing feature. Put the kettle on, curl up on your […] The post Introducing: #149 – The Davids appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
How do you follow up winning the Northern Ireland Music Prize Album of the year with your debut release? Problem Patterns’ Blouse Club stormed the 2024 awards and they have been garnering a lot of attention since, both locally, national and internationally since. Air play on Radio 6 Music, appearances at Glastonbury and high-profile support […] The post Problem Patterns – Boring Songs for Boring People appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
When Chordblossom came into existence, it was always our aim to shine a spotlight on the artists and bands that make up the music scene in Northern Ireland. We’ve been doing it for over ten years now and one of our favourite methods is our Introducing feature. Put the kettle on, curl up on your […] The post Introducing: #148 – Middler appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
Someone once said that the only good thing to come out of Lurgan was the train to Belfast; they obviously had never encountered the Bonnevilles, a band that are synonymous with high energy, in-your-face blues/punk/garage/thrash; one thing is for certain, Andrew McGibbon Jr on guitar and Christopher McMullan on drums know how to make noise […] The post The Bonnevilles – Age of Monsters appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham selects some of our favourite releases of last month, including cover artist J Smith. All found in our rotating playlist. J Smith – Desireland Irish songwriter J Smith takes another step towards his second full length I Stood There Naked, out late […] The post Best New Irish – August appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of talent coming out of the North in our featured playlist. This month’s cover artist is Jack Devlin. Words by Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh. Jack Devlin – Default Days Belfast songwriter Jack Devlin has been around […] The post Fresh Music from NI – August appeared first on Chordblossom.| Chordblossom
Output Belfast is the largest annual one-day music conference and showcase in Ireland and returns on Thursday 25 September 2025.| Chordblossom
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Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham, Will Mac Aoidh and Christopher| Chordblossom
This month's Under the Drum was the Reade family's second year running the festival, tucked away on Breckenhill Farm about| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham, Will Mac Aoidh and Christopher| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh select| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh select| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh select| Chordblossom
The past couple days have proven to be a milestone in the career of Lord Jane. Friday saw the release| Chordblossom
When Chordblossom came into existence, it was always our aim to shine a spotlight on the artists and bands that| Chordblossom
As we settle into March it feels like the perfect time to assess which of our fledgling artists might have| Chordblossom
Our regular gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland. It is a| Chordblossom
When Chordblossom came into existence, it was always our aim to shine a spotlight on the artists and bands that| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham and Will Mac Aoidh select| Chordblossom
Our regular gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland. Blue Pool x| Chordblossom
:Panic :Over look set to be the next breakout band from Bangor, Co Down. From humble beginnings, the indie rock| Chordblossom
Our regular gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland. Blue Pool x| Chordblossom
:Panic :Over look set to be the next breakout band from Bangor, Co Down. From humble beginnings, the indie rock| Chordblossom
This month's Under the Drum was the Reade family's second year running the festival, tucked away on Breckenhill Farm about| Chordblossom
Larger-than-life Derry duo, Beauty Sleep, will release their highly-anticipated second album, The Whole Damn Cake this November and we are| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham, Will Mac Aoidh and Christopher| Chordblossom
After a long wait, the Belfast-based quartet’s eponymous debut EP arrives with a clatter. Following on from two tremendous support| Chordblossom
The feedback from our expert panel of music industry professionals highlighted that our 2025 longlist was one of the strongest| Chordblossom
After a successful debut last year, the Antrim hills will once again come alive with music as Under the Drum| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Seven years on from their last record, Andrew McGibbon Jr. and Chris McMullan are back. Age of Monsters marks a| Chordblossom
Seven years on from their last record, Andrew McGibbon Jr. and Chris McMullan are back. Age of Monsters marks a| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
After a long wait, the Belfast-based quartet’s eponymous debut EP arrives with a clatter. Following on from two tremendous support| Chordblossom
After a successful debut last year, the Antrim hills will once again come alive with music as Under the Drum| Chordblossom
Seven years on from their last record, Andrew McGibbon Jr. and Chris McMullan are back. Age of Monsters marks a| Chordblossom
There is a certain school of thought that says you should never go back to places that you’ve had a| Chordblossom
The feedback from our expert panel of music industry professionals highlighted that our 2025 longlist was one of the strongest| Chordblossom
There is a certain school of thought that says you should never go back to places that you’ve had a| Chordblossom
The feedback from our expert panel of music industry professionals highlighted that our 2025 longlist was one of the strongest| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham selects some of our favourite| Chordblossom
:Panic :Over look set to be the next breakout band from Bangor, Co Down. From humble beginnings, the indie rock| Chordblossom
There is a certain school of thought that says you should never go back to places that you’ve had a| Chordblossom
We had a fantastic reaction to the return of our Kickstart competition. Once again the quantity and quality of submissions| Chordblossom
Every month sees more and more great Irish music released to the world. Aaron Cunningham, Will Mac Aoidh and Christopher| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by blacksmithing - specifically, the process of smithing a sword. I think| Chordblossom
Behind every great track and band, there are the unsung heroes. The producers. The studio engineers. The mixers. The men and women who make it their mission to make every track| Chordblossom
Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland, showcasing the sheer amount of| Chordblossom
Let’s get one thing straight: Susi Pagel isn’t here to blend in. Belfast’s reigning pink pop princess has just unleashed| Chordblossom
Remarkably we find ourselves at the start of a new year but before we rush headlong into 2025, we wanted| Chordblossom
While some artists are satisfied circling the shadows, TRAMP are poised front and centre, flaunting Bimbofication. Their sound is perplexing| Chordblossom
The first GIFTED of 2025 is a very special one as we welcome renowned Singer-Songwriter Gareth Dunlop to the Belfast Empire on Thursday 6th| Chordblossom
Remarkably we find ourselves at the start of a new year but before we rush headlong into 2025, we wanted| Chordblossom
Late last year TRAMP recorded a live session in the Belfast Empire for BBC 6 Music. On Thursday 20th March 2025, the genre-queer, therapy-rock band| Chordblossom
"We hosted Brand New Friend, Anderson Nightmare, Parker & Lauren Ann in the Belfast Empire on 29 November 2024 for| Chordblossom
Since forming in 2010, No Matter have remained a beacon of hope and inspiration to those in this country who| Chordblossom
Remarkably we find ourselves at the start of a new year but before we rush headlong into 2025, we wanted| Chordblossom
Genre-queer, therapy-rock band TRAMP have been gaining momentum in the Irish DIY music scene over the last couple of years,| Chordblossom
A year on from her success in our Kickstart competition, we finally got to hear the fruits of AOIBHA's labour.| Chordblossom
GIFTED features a host of established and up and coming musicians from across Northern Ireland through regular gigs in The| Chordblossom
Our fortnightly gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland. Ethan Hollan -| Chordblossom
When Chordblossom came into existence, it was always our aim to shine a spotlight on the artists and bands that| Chordblossom
Gareth Dunlop has had a storied career to date, from winning awards, having his music featured in TV shows &| Chordblossom
This weekend will mark the 14th edition of Stendhal Festival. What started out as a family and friends affair has| Chordblossom