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Revisiting The Fourth Dimension
Some unearthed words on '90s Kerry's answer to The Prodigy
New Irish Music: June 2026
Featuring One Leg One Eye, Dublin, Lemoncello, bodies of water, and more
New Irish Music: May 2026
Switching things up, plus releases from Gilla Band, Mel Keane, Stephen Star, BUKKY and more
An interview with Olan Monk
Alongside two new live performance videos, the Conamara musician speaks about sean-nós, experimentation, and embracing the essential openness of tradition
New Irish Music: Spring 2026
Some international cameos and collabs, plus releases from Nashpaints, Ellie O'Neill, NIMF, E The Artist, and more
This is not a St. Patrick's Day Post
Spring is coming with a spice bag in the mouth
New Irish Music: January 2026
Some thoughts on 2016, plus releases from Dove Ellis, Dylan Kerr, Maria Somerville, and more
AOA’s Best Irish Music of 2025
A personal overview of the albums and EPs that made 2025 such a significant year for Irish music
New Irish Music: November 2025
An early morning, an MBV gig, plus releases from Rory Sweeney, The Altered Hours, Olan Monk, Hilary Woods and more
New Irish Music: September/October 2025
Remembering Manchán Magan, plus new releases from Throwing Shapes, Ian Nyquist, Junior Brother, and more
AOA Mix 005: JWY
The Dublin-based, Amsterdam-born DJ whips up a storm of bass, breaks, garage and more in a mix recorded live at Electric Picnic
New Irish Music: August 2025
Landscapes, folklore, and releases from Poor Creature, Rún, Jellypelt and more
New Irish Music: June/July 2025
A protest song, Planxty, and Bob Quinn, plus releases from Metaxu, Junk Drawer, Amanda Feery, and many more
New Irish Music: May 2025
A feast of DIY spontaneity, with releases from M(h)aol, Elaine Howley, Declan Synott, Natalia Beylis, Search Results, Rory Sweeney and more
AOA Mix 004: lullahush
lullahush expands on the electronic and trad music alchemy of his new album in an hour long mix, and speaks about the creative and personal processes that went into creating it
New Irish Music: April 2025
On Limerick Junction, plus releases from Maria Somerville, lullahush, Mineral Stunting, Indopan and more
AOA Mix 003: HONEYPOT
DJ Baby Tee and Rhyzine, co-founders of Dublin's premier club night for gay girls and friends, serve up a “rough n' ready, hot n’ lezzy” DJ mix
New Irish Music: March 2025
On Haunted Mound’s Irish connection, plus new music from Ultan O’Brien, Mantua, God Knows and more
New Irish Music: February 2025
Featuring Natalia Beylis, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh, Decal, o.utlier and more