We can’t really keep neutral about how amazing Olga Kuzmenko‘s shots of St Vincent in the Olympia are. You can feast for yourselves on them.

The gothic pop stylings of The Horrors, beautifully photographed for State in Dublin’s Tivoli Theatre, by a man like Killian Broderick.

Grizzly Bear, photographed for State at Vicar St, Dublin by Mark Earley.

Lamb, lovingly photographed by Leah Carroll, at the Academy, Dublin.

On Wednesday, LCD Soundsystem stormed the Olympia Theatre at the beginning of a much anticipated three-night run. LCD were photographed for State, on the opening night, by Mark Earley.

State is blessed with Leah Carroll on our photo team. She took to Stradbally this year to capture the Electric Picnic allowing you to visually re-live the finest moments, or FOMO yourself towards a ticket for next year. From start to finish, this was your EP2017…  

David Gray photographed in concert at the NCH, Dublin for State, by Mark Earley.

Kieran Frost talks so hip, you know he’s been twisting our melons, man. But he also took these rad photos of the Happy Mondays recently at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown, so all is forgiven tbh.

A wonderful who’s who of homegrown talent and international artists, all lovingly photographed by the one and only Kieran Frost, during Sunday of this year’s Indiependence festival.

A wonderful who’s who of homegrown talent and international artists, all lovingly photographed by the one and only Kieran Frost, at this year’s Indiependence festival.

A wonderful who’s who of homegrown talent and international artists, all lovingly photographed by the one and only Kieran Frost, at this year’s Indiependence festival.      

Beatyard 2017 was photographed for State by Mark Earley.

Beatyard 2017 was photographed for State by Mark Earley.

Belle & Sebastian photographed for State, in the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin by Mark Earley.