This is the home of news, reviews and features on the Northern Irish music scene, courtesy of Team ATL.  2018-06-12T13:41:42+00:00 Zend_Feed_Writer https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline

2018-06-12T13:41:42+00:00 2018-06-12T13:41:42+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/5c3071da-ec8d-41fb-8b88-87a569e666bd Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-0" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>In this week's 'Express Yourself' feature, we shine the spotlight on audio engineer Lee McMahon.</p> </div>

2018-05-15T12:13:16+00:00 2018-05-15T12:13:16+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/f73eeca7-1d53-45ab-95db-d0728f6483d5 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-1" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Rory Friers of post-rock behemoths<a href="https://www.facebook.com/andsoiwatchyoufromafar/" target="_self"> And So I Watch You From Afar</a> talks about what inspires him musically and beyond.</p> </div>

2018-05-08T14:50:47+00:00 2018-05-08T14:50:47+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/021368d6-81e6-4912-92e9-6e7af85dcade Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-2" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Sound engineer Ethan Owens explains what he does, and why he does it, in this week's Express Yourself feature.</p> </div>

2018-04-24T14:40:03+00:00 2018-04-24T14:40:03+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/49217cf7-64a4-45e2-8d4d-710eae0b0138 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-3" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Andrew Marsden of the Moira Calling Festival speaks about it's origins and his musical journey.</p> </div>

2018-04-18T10:50:29+00:00 2018-04-18T10:50:29+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/db2aff04-ec3f-4749-ac6d-f96e009270fa Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-4" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/music" target="_self">BBC Music</a> live events coordinator Katie Crooks tells us what inspires her.</p> </div>

2018-04-11T11:11:49+00:00 2018-04-11T11:11:49+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/6d2ab69b-b575-4548-b8fe-ecf0b6b72e19 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-5" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>In this week's 'Express Yourself' we meet Eamonn Quinn - founder of <a href="http://www.louthcms.org/" target="_self">Louth Contemporary Music Society</a>.</p> </div>

2018-03-28T16:13:59+00:00 2018-03-28T16:13:59+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/e891e239-46fc-49a0-9b4a-63d8161de6ef Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-6" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Derry~Londonderry jazz maestro John Leighton talks about what excites him musically.</p> </div>

2018-03-20T12:49:41+00:00 2018-03-20T12:49:41+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/5c3a1d5c-f602-4662-8433-f9cb1835bb4b Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-7" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p><a href="https://www.stendhalfestival.com/" target="_self">Stendhal</a> founder John Cartwright talks about growing the Limavady festival from scratch.</p> </div>

2018-03-06T17:56:21+00:00 2018-03-06T17:56:21+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/e95ab97a-a6bb-404b-a42d-42e916789fde Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-8" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Director of <a href="http://www.firstmusiccontact.com/" target="_self">First Music Contact</a> Angela Dorgan talks about her personal musical journey in this week's <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/tags/express-yourself" target="_self">Express Yourself</a> feature.</p> </div>

2018-02-27T11:59:18+00:00 2018-02-27T11:59:18+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/205f1250-3e12-4aa7-8a10-4f3f123257bb Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-9" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>The duo behind <a href="http://www.glasgowbury.com/" target="_self">Glasgowbury</a>, Paddy and Stella Glasgow, tell us all about the amazing work going on at The Cornstore Creative Hub in Draperstown.</p> </div>

2018-02-20T15:04:22+00:00 2018-02-20T15:04:22+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/6b8a6d8b-7bd5-4034-9285-ad941f09b134 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-10" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>We catch up with musician and scientist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmerMaguire/" target="_self">Emer Maguire</a>, on where those two worlds overlap, what her inspires her, what her songwriting approach is and a whole lot more.</p> </div>

2018-02-13T14:59:36+00:00 2018-02-13T14:59:36+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/c85b84ac-74bc-4d43-b5c1-ff37e7953202 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-11" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Producer/manager Declan Legge talks about working with the likes of <a href="https://www.jealousofthebirdsmusic.com/" target="_self">Jealous Of The Birds</a> and <a href="http://www.silencesmusic.com/" target="_self">Silences</a>, and offers advice to those aspiring to work in the music industry.</p> </div>

2018-02-06T12:12:07+00:00 2018-02-06T12:12:07+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/58256098-6bef-43db-bcb4-924d4012b7be Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-12" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>In this week's Express Yourself, we profile Herb Magee of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArvoParty/" target="_self">Arvo Party</a>, LaFaro and about a million other bands. Musician, producer and occasional <a href="http://www.therapyquestionmark.co.uk/" target="_self">Therapy?</a> member/merch-hawker he talks about his favourite things.</p> </div>

2018-01-23T12:19:33+00:00 2018-01-23T12:19:33+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/b3928b5d-48f4-43c9-a088-0b35fc80db9d Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-13" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>Musician and producer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelmormecha/" target="_self">Michael Mormecha</a> talks about the music he loves, favourite gigs he has played and what influences him - from prog rock to sailing the high seas and more.</p> </div>

2018-01-16T11:51:35+00:00 2018-01-16T11:51:35+00:00 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/entries/2dffe8b7-434a-444f-ab1c-aed8db3474d6 Across The Line <div class="component"> <div id="smp-14" class="smp"> <div class="smp__overlay"> <div class="smp__message js-loading-message delta"> <noscript>You must enable javascript to play content</noscript> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="component prose"> <p>In this week's Express Yourself feature, Warner Music Group's Josh Mateer talks about the music that has shaped his life, and what working in A&R is like.</p> </div>