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…
If culture night was a monthly event in each city it still wouldn’t be enough. It’s one of those nights that showcases every city in Ireland in such a unique and beautiful way in terms of music, art, theatre, and so much more. With specially curated experiences all free of charge in galleries, music venues,…
Curated by Bryce and Aaron Dessner, Enda Walsh, Mary Hickon, and the beloved Cillian Murphy, Sounds from a Safe Harbour is a biennial festival that takes place in the heart of Cork city over an awe-inspiring weekend of thought-provoking art, theatre, and music. This year the festival took place between the 12th-15th of September. Over…
When you think about your favourite artist or band, what comes to mind? Is it their songwriting; how it feels like they continuously take the words out of your mouth while articulating it all in ways you never could? Is it their artistry; how they market themselves and their music whilst remaining true to their…
Hailed as the People’s Republic of Ireland, Cork and more notably Cork City, never failed to play host to an exciting music scene. In recent years the establishment of new venues (as well as the restoration of old ones) has contributed to the growth and success of the city in mapping itself as a musical…
Writes Eoghan Creedon – Music Editor Weezer’s debut album has recently turned 25! A lot of people reading this will have one question, “What the hell is a Weezer?”. A grammatically incorrect question, but a great question none the less. Weezer are an alternative rock band from California who have been on the go since…
Laura Duff Releases Debut EP: For Your Company Limerick-native and UCC student Laura Duff released her long-awaited debut EP, For Your Company, on February 27th 2019. The EP was recorded and produced by the amazing Christian Best in Monique Studios, Cork. The title, For Your Company, comes from the final track on the EP, “In…
When I got my first tattoo last year, I had been thinking about what I wanted for about nine months. I was 100% sure of my choice so I went and got myself a Paramore inspired piece of art permanently etched into my skin. However, what I didn’t think about was the consequences of having…
It has been over a decade since the release of Foals’ debut record Antidotes, marking the beginning of the Oxford band’s unique journey to becoming one of the world’s biggest powerhouses on the musical stage. After 1.9 million album sales and worldwide tours which culminated in headlining Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, they established…
MASSEDUCTION – St. Vincent St. Vincent is the professional alias of Annie Clark, an American musician. You may have heard of some of the artists she has worked with over her incredibly impressive career: Clark was a member of Sufjan Stevens’ touring band up until 2006, released a collaborative album with Talking Heads frontman David…