Suggs walking down the driveway. *tumbleweed* Anyway, Madness are the latest act to be announced for the Marquee in Cork. The ska act will play on Friday July 9 (also the first night of Oxegen), ticket details yet to be announced. More acts due to be announced for Primavera Sound today too.

Late putting this one out (sorry Aoife!) but blogger/2XM DJ Aoife ‘Sweet Oblivion’ Barry is hosting a Haiti fundraiser night this Thursday. Details for a very worthy cause below. A fundraising gig and bake sale will take place in Dublin’s Twisted Pepper venue next week to raise money for people affected by the devastating earthquake [...]

Having unfortunately missed Neon Indian and obliged a forgettable set by the Kissaway Trail, Guesslist and co wrangle standing room in a packed Opera House for White Lies.As with Guesslist’s company on the night, many present were curious onlookers availing of a free promotional ticket rather than devoted fans.