Bono has admitted that he fears his band might be becoming ‘irrelevant’ in the modern musical landscape. U2 regularly fill stadiums across the world when they go on tour and have sold millions of albums throughout their long careers. They also won a Golden Globe last month for their song ‘Ordinary Love’ which featured in… Continue reading Bono says U2 are becoming irrelevant
Author: Michael Kehoe
Michael Kehoe is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish Music bands are Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys.
Keith Duffy’s splash for cash
Boyzone star Keith Duffy has revealed that he has agreed to take part in celebrity reality TV shows because he lost money in investments that went wrong during the recession. The Irish singer and actor says he has bills to pay and mouths to feed and rather than feeling sorry for himself he has taken… Continue reading Keith Duffy’s splash for cash
Morrissey to release first album in five years
Morrissey has signed a new worldwide record deal ahead of the release of his new album which is due out later this year. It will be the former Smiths star’s first album in five years and will be released by Harvest Records, which is part of the Capitol Music group. Morrissey, is ready to get… Continue reading Morrissey to release first album in five years
McGinty and Carlin represent Derry
A track recorded to celebrate Derry/Londonderry’s year as the UK’s capital of culture is set for a worldwide release. Former Celtic Thunder singer, Damian McGinty teamed up with Celtic Woman star Mairead Carlin to record the single ‘Let the River Run’. The song was written by Carly Simon and the American singer was delighted with… Continue reading McGinty and Carlin represent Derry
U2 scoop Golden Globe award for Mandela song
U2 have had a perfect start to the year after winning a Golden Globe for their song ‘Ordinary Love’. The song was featured in the film ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’, a biopic of the former South African leader’s remarkable life. Many spectators had expected the song ‘Let it Go’ from the Disney movie ‘Frozen’… Continue reading U2 scoop Golden Globe award for Mandela song