I have often found it difficult to begin an essay or an important text, or been at a loss for finding the perfect words, the right thing to say, in a given situation. Now, as I sit here faced with the task of composing my last ever editorial as Byline Editor, as any Editor, even…
On March 28th, Sarah-Beth launched her single, ‘Make Me Feel Alive’, in The Poor Relation in Cork. This is Sarah-Beth’s second single; her first single ‘Let Me In’ was released in the summer of 2018. Both singles you can find on Spotify, along with an EP. Without a doubt a name to watch in both…
Hi, Orla! How are you? Good, thanks. Currently sat in Manchester facing up to 2 weeks of neglected admin. Rock & roll. You are currently on tour with Dodie. How is it going? “Really well, thanks. Dodie’s crowds are the best I’ve played to. I’ve learned so much about touring & feel more confident…
Having recently released the seventh studio album of their 26-year long career, Islands, in May, ASH are still around, are still touring Europe and Asia, and still going strong on all fronts. If you haven’t heard of them, ASH are a three-piece rock band from Northern Ireland whose endurance and consistency has won them the…
It never fails to amaze me just how relentlessly we as college students are dedicated to the sesh. I am not condoning our carry on. I am not condemning it, either. I am, out of sincere, unjudging fascination, simply making an observation of our creature-ness. We are filthy. I do not need to go into…
Ireland, it seems, is currently moving through an experimental development in regards to its music scene, producing an increasing number of artists that are veering away from the more general singer-songwriter vibe (there is nothing at all wrong with this genre, of course, but it did become the typical for a while), breaking into an…
In order to ease the transition into university life, which can be a major adjustment process for many, UCC runs a Peer Support programme in which current university students act as a point of information and support for a handful of incoming first years. Incoming students can contact their Peer Support Leader (PSL) at any…
Originating from Limerick, Whenyoung have made their mark on the music scene both in Ireland and the UK from the great city of London which they now call home. The University Express were lucky enough to get to see Whenyoung on the last date of their UK and Ireland tour in back in November…
With the energetic teaser singles “Love Me Later” and “I Need A Win”, released in June and September respectively, The Blizzards have kept us waiting for their upcoming full-length album, which we can now confirm will be released in early 2019 – “It’s going to be early next year,” Niall Breslin reveals to University Express…
Who is excited for Christmas? I am. I can second Joe Cunningham’s reflection, expressed in his fantastic article about all the must-re-watch Christmas movies, that as we get older Christmas becomes less about the presents and more about other inarguably better and far more important things: the quality time we spend with family and friends,…