The grammy nominee isn’t one to shy away from sharing his political and cultural views, especially in his recent EP. In the song “Nina Cried Power”, the track draws on protest music from the American civil rights movement. Read more…
“There’s a juxtaposition to our work, we have an idea, go off on our own and come back with completely different angles.” He says, “It leads to an interesting contrast where the music is really upbeat and energetic but then the lyrics are super grim”. Read more…
Each song was intertwined brilliantly with the one that came before it, carrying a smooth transition from either an energetic hit, to a calmer sound. Kicking off with ‘Star Treatment’, the expertise and professionalism of the band shone. Read more…
The style of music he creates can be compared to that of other artists such as DJ Seinfield and DJ Boring who seem almost reflective of the 90’s pop culture that these artists would have grown up listening to. Read more…
The show was a mixture of going from the old album to the new one and everyone who was either long-term fans or was new to their music didn’t take their eyes off them from start to finish. Read more…
“I knew it would get in the way of a lot of things, especially college but it wasn’t even a decision for me, I was still going for it no matter what,” Read more…
The 21-minute-long album is a breakup album, exploring the love and loss, where at times The Weeknd seems to be pleading for a chance to reignite a lost bond and at others simply acknowledging a loss and looking for blame to place. Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]E[dropcap][/dropcap]nglish singer George Ezra released his first album in 2014, immediately receiving high-praise and reaching number one in the UK charts. Though he’s 24, his deep and rich voice makes it hard to believe he is anything Read more…
[dropcap]Last[/dropcap] month, the Wombats took to The Academy to give Irish fans a night to remember. The band’s long awaited show was extremely well received, an obvious fact made clear by the large audience that Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]R[dropcap][/dropcap]ap is undoubtedly one of the most popular genres of music these days, either on it’s own or as a compliment to hip-hop or R’n’B. Since the nineties the charts have been awash with rappers Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]R[dropcap][/dropcap]ejjie Snow is an Irish rap sensation that has put Ireland on the map for rap and hip-hop. Alexander Anyaegbunam, more popularly known as Rejjie Snow, has blown up in the past few years internationally Read more…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]yvern Lingo released their self-titled debut album last month, which has drawn huge attention, and rightly so. It is a brilliant album of groovy and elegant tunes. The female alt-pop band from Co. Bray consist Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]T[dropcap][/dropcap]ell someone your favourite genre is Post Rock and prepare to be met with a raised eyebrow and a quizzical stare. It gets worse if you tell them your favourite album is ‘The Fear is Read more…
[dropcap]With[/dropcap] an intensely satisfying marriage of instrumental technicality with adventurous compositions, Automata I is the latest iteration of the ever-shifting sound of Between the Buried and Me, showcasing the group at its most experimental yet Read more…
[dropcap]Music[/dropcap] is more than just lyrics and melodies. It is emotions, thoughts, life, love, sadness, despair. It is everything we are and everything we want to be. It is one of the most important things Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]F[dropcap][/dropcap]our in the Morning are an alternative-folk band based in Melbourne, Australia. The band consists of DCU Communications Studies graduate Kevin Dolan, and his band members, Kiran Srinivasan and Libby Ferris. We spoke to Kevin Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]T[dropcap][/dropcap]he atmosphere of the 3Arena was alight when Imagine Dragons took to the stage on the 26th of February. While their unexpected opening tune ‘I Don’t Know Why’ wouldn’t have been the first guess for Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]D[dropcap][/dropcap]escribing the difference between a ‘concert’ and an ‘experience’ is difficult. Those of you who have witnessed a musical ‘experience’ will know exactly how it feels. Kendrick Lamar’s opening concert of his European tour in Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Academic are no strangers to the Irish music scene. The band formed in 2013 and consists of Craig Fitzgerald (lead vocals and guitar), Dean Gavin (drums), Stephen Murtagh (bass) and Matt Murtagh (guitar). The Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]2[dropcap][/dropcap]017’s music scene featured the dominance of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift’s redefinitions, The ChainSmokers collaborating withwColdplay and break-away artists like Camila Cabello soaring to the top of the charts.
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ar, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. That is of course if you listen to musicians like Edwin Star who have used music to dispute politics and government. Music has been used to Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]M[dropcap][/dropcap]any think of Irish music and images of an auld lad playing spoons in some pub down a bothrin pop into mind. A walk through Temple Bar in the height of July would similarly convince Read more…
In an initial attempt to extend my Irish language exposure beyond lecture halls and contributing articles ‘anois agus arís’, I found myself on the Irish language website nós.ie. Nós.ie is an online lifestyle and cultural Read more…
[/dropcap]S[dropcap][/dropcap]imple things like ice-cream or a puppy put a smile on peoples faces. Music can do this and more. Here are some songs that will put you in a good mood and have you dancing Read more…
[dropcap]“[/dropcap]…Ready For It?” asks the first track off Taylor Swift’s new album Reputation, before diving into an addictive blend of sonic beats and bass.