Pete Doherty shares his love of Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and "really good acts coming out of Ireland"
He named the latter’s track ‘Starburster’ as “just a belter of a tune”
These were the UK's best-selling vinyl albums and singles of 2024
Taylor Swift, Oasis, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter had big years on the physical format
UK-recorded music consumption up nearly 10 per cent in 2024, physical sales see increase for the first time in 20 years
For the first time ever, women held half of the Top 20 albums' releases
Watch Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten join Kneecap onstage for ‘Better Way To Live’ in Belfast
The show has been described as the largest Irish language gig in the city’s history
Kendrick Lamar, Fontaines D.C. among Barack Obama’s favourite music of 2024
Songs by Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Jack White, Leon Bridges, Artemas, Hozier and more also made this year's list
Watch Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten perform 'Streams Of Whiskey' with The Pogues in Dublin
The surviving members of The Pogues recently praised Fontaines in an interview with NME
Watch the premiere trailer for 'Borderlands 4', soundtracked by Fontaines D.C.'s 'Starburster'
The game is due for release sometime in 2025
Rock Werchter 2025: Iggy Pop, Underworld and Gracie Abrams lead new line-up additions
They join previously announced headliners Linkin Park, Green Day, Sam Fender and Olivia Rodrigo
The 50 best albums of 2024
It was a massive year for music – here’s the cream of the crop
Flow Festival 2025: Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Khruangbin, Beth Gibbons among first names on line-up
Next year’s instalment will run between August 8 and 10