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The importance of a good breakup song
How Taylor Swift and Adele Create a Sense of Community as they serenade us about their ex-lovers. Read more…
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Lana Del Rey – Blue Banisters Review
In other words, if you had a lust for old Lana, this tickles your ear canals in much the same way as her last six (!) albums did. And if you thought she was samey and dull, you can dump Blue Banisters on your mental scrapheap. Read more…
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Jesy Nelson accused of ‘blackfishing’ after release of new music video “Boyz”
First of all, the author of this article is a mixed-race woman, therefore I am very knowledgeable about racism, cultural appropriation and blackfishing, as it affects me every single day. I logged onto Twitter one day, to see that Jesy Nelson decided to go solo and released her first song as a solo artist. I enjoy Little Mix’s music and always felt sorry for Jesy Nelson as she struggles a lot with her mental health.
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The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival to Return to the City
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is set to fill the city with sound this bank holiday weekend from October 22 to 25.
This news will be music to jazz lovers ears as the 2020 dates for the festival had previously been cancelled in line with the Governments Covid-19 guidelines.
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Adele announces long-awaited return to music with a new album
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]dele is returning to the music scene for the first time since 2015, with millions of worldwide fans excited for new music from the talented singer-songwriter. The award-winning singer is days away from releasing a Read more…
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Halsey’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power Marks a Raging Return for the Singer
Halsey had their first taste of global success with the cheesy EDM hit “Closer.” Together with the Chainsmokers, they released one of the biggest songs of summer 2016. If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power bears no resemblance sonically to any of their other work. It comes with a newfound sense of confidence the singer seemed to lack previously. Read more…
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Ed Sheeran announces stadium tour for 2022
Ed Sheeran has announced a number of Irish dates as part of his upcoming tour. Read more…
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Smother: What you need to know about the RTÉ drama
RTÉ’s new six-part series ‘Smother’ aired on the 7th of March and was met with great praise from viewers. Read more…
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New Lil Nas X single stirs up controversy
“i spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the shit y’all preached would happen to me because i was gay. so i hope u are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to have towards ourselves,” 21-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter and openly gay cultural icon Lil Nas X tweeted on March 27. Read more…
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Women reign supreme at the 2021 Grammy Awards
Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammys won, bringing her new total to 28 awards after Sunday night. This surpasses the record previously set by bluegrass singer, Alison Krauss. Read more…
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Limerick’s leading musical talent Denise Chaila wins the RTÉ Choice Music Album of the Year
The talented MC is yet another powerful voice in Ireland’s growing hip-hop community. Read more…
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One more time: A look back through Daft Punk’s career
It is perhaps interesting that the band has ended their run twenty years after the release of Discovery, the 2001 album that cemented their place in the pantheon of electronic music. Read more…
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Excitement as St. Vincent announces new album
The new album cannot come soon enough, as fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from the talented indie rock artist since 2017. Read more…
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Meet Nevvv – A unique figure in the Irish music industry
The sounds meshed with her vocals generated on the track are very innovative for an artists’ first ever official release. Read more…
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The evolution of rap over the last decade
Prominent female rappers of today, such as Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, have continued and adapted Nicki Minaj’s powerful stage presence by reversing gender roles within rap. Read more…
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Framing Britney Spears: Misogyny, money and mystery.
The “Free Britney,” movement has been growing for years as die hard fans of the pop princess have advocated for the end of her conservatorship. Read more…
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Hayley Williams shines through the quiet moments on her new album
Hayley Williams latest album, FLOWERS for VASES / descansos, is a dark venture into folk music, led by mainly guitar and piano ballads with hardly a drum throughout. Read more…
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Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers
Taylor Swift has finished re-recording Fearless, her second studio album that was originally released in 2008. Read more…
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Music festivals in 2021 remain in the dark
A staple of summer culture, all music festivals were cancelled last year due to the pandemic. With a vaccine being doled out and better grasp on how to deal with Covid-19, every festival fanatic is waiting to find out if they will go ahead. Read more…
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Lana Del Rey teases newest album ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ amid her latest hit of backlash
Lana Del Rey surprised fans with a glimpse of her upcoming album which drops this year after Covid-19 delayed the original release date. Her new album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club follows the success of 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell! Read more…
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Ariana Grande retains her position at the top of the charts with new album
In her sixth studio album, Grande expresses her signature sassy, playful femininity that her fan base repeatedly laps up.
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Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album,”Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and Read more…
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Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” album stands the test of time
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]irvana released their “MTV Unplugged in New York” live album 25-years-ago, and to this day it has remained a reminder of the legacy of the band.
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The musicians helping to make climate change a cultural movement
Pop stars such as Lil Dicky are using their music and huge followings to raise awareness of climate change. This social media and music driven activism shows that a boiling point has been reached in Read more…
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Deerhunter kick off their European tour in Whelans
Whelan’s was jammed as the Atlanta based rock band took over the place for two shows that kick started their 2019 European tour.