By Fiona O’ Connell There are only so many times one can hear the overly cheery, Christmas-centric heartbreak tune ‘Last Christmas’ blasting through crackling speakers whilst just trying to do your grocery shop in peace. Now I’m a huge Christmas fanatic (I’m that guy), but even I know when to say enough is enough. Now…
By Fiona O’ Connell It is a point that has been made many times over and will probably continue to be made by every middle-aged person in the country in regards to where we are with our music consumption in the present day; “Sure noooobody’s buying music anymore, not with that Spotify craic or whatever…
With the unbelievably exciting news that Tame Impala have finished a new record due for release in early 2020, there couldn’t be a more fitting time to explore and analyse the sonic world the band have created over the last twelve years. A cult favourite in a genre of their own, the band have been…
In its second year of existence ‘Quiet Lights’ is a festival that aims to give a platform to new waves of both Irish traditional and folk music. Taking place from the 22nd-24th November in the heart of Cork City, this festival is unique in both its outlook and aims. The beautiful venues in use throughout…
The UCC Student’s Union has this week announced a competition, run alongside Three Ireland, which gives UCC Students the opportunity to win tickets to see Versatile in the 3arena. The competition, running on the UCCSU Instagram page runs until the 18th of November. Versatile are a rap group composed of rappers Eskimo Supreme and…
By Fiona O’ Connell It may seem odd to couple these two wonderful ladies for any reason other than their outstanding contributions to the field of folk-influenced songwriting. However, there are many ways in which one can draw comparisons between Mitchell and Lenker. A traumatic childhood, a shared poetic desire, and a need to capture,…
Painkiller is the latest release from Dublin native Luke Faulkner, alias PureGrand, and let me tell you synthpop has never felt so good. Combining the beats of the eighties with a modern scope, the entire EP opens a kaleidoscope of emotions, and lets the listener experience queer life and love, even just for a minute….
I thought it only fair to include some of my favourite tracks from some of my favourite artists who have shown exactly how to create thought-provoking art and music through the creation of a character. When I’m Sixty Four – The Beatles Childish ponderings of the love-stricken quartet. The innocence of this song both…
The idea of constructing a character for the general public whilst holding onto more personal aspects of one’s character is not a new one in the pop music industry. This trend can be traced back into the 1950’s and 60’s with the likes of Elvis Presley and The Beatles creating these wacky, over the top…
Two fifths of the critically acclaimed group The Gloaming have joined forces in the releasing of their new self-titled album. A nine track collection of music that will tug at your heart strings, open your imagination, and perhaps even make you fall in love with Irish traditional music. Let it be known however, that this…