Nialler9 — The 7-day gig guide to Dublin music and events this week. Highlights:  Outdoor gig extravanganza in Phoenix Park and Iveagh Gardens, 10 Days In Dublin, Bobby Womack, LE1F, JD Samson, Ultramagnetic MCs, Halves… If you’re looking for tickets to so... more info

Nialler9 — A few weeks ago, Halves announced their second album Boa Howl with a skittering percussive track called ‘Drumhunter’. The core trio have also worked with singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes on ‘Tanager Peak’, the fourth track on the album. It’s a... more info

Nialler9 — Halves will return with a new album Boa Howl on July 5th the followup to their excellent 2010 album It Goes, It Goes (Forever & Ever). Recorded in Gothenberg by the core trio (Brian Cash, Elis Czerniak & Tim Czerniak.) onto 2″ reel-to-reel tape and... more info

Nialler9 — Forbidden Fruit have announced the last 14 bands to play the festival in the Grounds of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of June. They are: Health, Simian Mobile Disco, Jagwar Ma, Koreless, Swim Deep, Trinity Orchestra, ... more info

Sky News — Scientists work out how to replace 50% of the fat with fruit juices, which retains the treat's silky texture. more info

Nialler9 — While Halves’ recorded output is atmospherically rich and grandiose in its instrumentation, live, the experience is more easily relatable. Which may have influenced the decision of the band to release a live album recorded in December at Dublin’s... more info

Sky News — A new malaria vaccine could save the lives of hundreds of thousands of children, research suggests. more info

Sky News — British Gas says a milder winter and increased household energy efficiency are behind a 54% slide in profit. more info

Nialler9 — SertOne’s free 13-track mixtape of remixes Versions is perfect Friday listening. Contains reworks of Crystal Castles, Halves, DOOM, Kev Brown, Koreless, MachineDrum and more. Versions by SertOne As a bonus, check out his recent remix as part of Owe... more info

Sky News — Production of Honda cars at the Swindon factory has been halved until the end of next month because of a shortage of parts from Japan. more info