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Check out the stunning new video from Moon Landing ahead of their show at Belfast Empire tomorrow. Filmed by Jamie Neish of Broken Film NI as part of our Kickstart programme, it captures the grandiose scale of the song. chordblossom.com/fresh-northern…

Introducing #144 - GUSH Get to know alt rock powerhouses GUSH ahead of their set tomorrow as part of GIFTED at Belfast Empire. chordblossom.com/introducing/in…

Cap off a scorching day with a trip to the Belfast Empire. It is another GIFTED showcase featuring VIRGINS, Moon Landing & GUSH. 3 great bands, all for a tenner. See you there!

Gifted on 5 June 2025 sees REWS return to Belfast for their first show in nearly 2 years with a headline performance at the Belfast Empire. Support from The Thing Is and Charlie Hanlon. Early bird tickets available now: tickets.chordblossom.com #nimusic #belfastgigs

Interview: Cloakroom Q "We made this album and we know that albums aren’t as easy to market in the modern age as shorter songs and EPs, but we did it because it’s our passion. It doesn’t matter if anyone listens to it". chordblossom.com/interviews/int…

Kickstart is back. We are back looking for the hottest new artists and bands from across Northern Ireland to win a host of incredible prizes! #nimusic #northernireland

Review: The Wood Burning Savages - Hand to Mouth The Wood Burning Savages have an almost glorious aura to them. They rise above the issues they criticise, creating art that is both imposing and touching. A perfect blend that doesn’t just call for action, but acts. chordblossom.com/musicreviews/w…

Fresh Music from NI - April Music from the North is in fine form. Our April round up includes new tracks from Yinyang, Lord Jane, Junk Drawer, Mob Wife, Charlie Hanlon & more. chordblossom.com/fresh-music-fr…

ATL: The Slow Death of a Giant We reflect on the loss of local music institution Across the Line after it quietly vanished from the BBC Radio Ulster schedule ending a nearly 40 year run. chordblossom.com/features/acros…

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Gutted to learn this. Over the years ATL has been a cornerstone of local NI music and it won't be the same without it.

Reminder that the deadline for entries to Kickstart is tomorrow at 5pm. If you're a musician or band based in NI, we want to hear from you. Incredible opportunity to kickstart your year with a host of great prizes. #nimusic #northernireland

The Stendhal Festival day splits are live. The 15th edition of the Limavady festival is looking like a cracker with Kate Nash, Joshua Burnside, Lightning Seeds, The Florentinas, The Orb and much more. chordblossom.com/news/stendhal-…

Introducing MIDNIGHT HOUSEWORK We caught up with ambient alt rockers Midnight Housework for our latest introducing feature. chordblossom.com/introducing/in…

Review: Cathal Francis - Snowblind If you like Elliot Smith but appreciate a little more optimism this is an EP for you. A fine display of storytelling with excellent guitar lines and beautiful meandering melodies ‘Snowblind’ is Cathal’s best work yet. chordblossom.com/musicreviews/c…

Just over a week to go until GIFTED returns to Belfast Empire. Incredible bill featuring REWS, The Thing Is and Charlie Hanlon. 20% off tickets if you purchase in advance so grab yours now and support local music.

Meet the twenty artists who have made the longlist of the 2025 edition of our Kickstart competition. chordblossom.com/news/chordblos…

Fresh Music from NI - May The North was on a roll last month with loads of great new releases. Have a listen to our updated playlist! chordblossom.com/fresh-music-fr…

Big show tonight in the Belfast Empire. Homecoming gig for REWS after over a year away in Australia. While The Thing Is and Charlie Hanlon celebrate the release of new music. Cheap tickets at £8 finish at 2pm today. Remaining tickets at £10 will be on the door from 7pm.

Always a thrill to host a gig in the Belfast Empire. Doors open in less than fifteen minutes for REWS, The Thing Is... and Charlie Hanlon.