Not just a list of hot new Irish artists, this also includes a few that have been around for a little while floating under the radar. CMAT Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson describes her songs as a way of telling jokes to mask the tears. There is humour and vulnerability but also
Dublin Digital Radio
Many music fans have missed live music in the last year and aren’t satisfied by the impersonal nature of streaming platforms. Online radio, however, is delivering a different source of music discovery and community. In Ireland, Dublin Digital Radio is connecting experimental artists with new audiences. Run solely by volunteers,
Future of clubbing in Ireland
Post pandemic, what does the future of clubbing in Ireland look like? Pre pandemic clubbing in Ireland was in crisis. This was mainly as a result of Property developers demolishing venues to make way for hotels, student accommodation, and apartments. As well as efforts of the music industry, the public
The electronic music scene in Cork
A number of producers in their 20s from the electronic music scene in Cork are making names for themselves in European club music circles. Although not easily grouped together, the common denominator is a fast percussive sound. The music gives many of these young artists an identity within an environment
The Kino closure
Cork has lost one of its key music venues with the news of Kino closure. This is a result of Covid restrictions and future demolition plans. The Kino closure announcement has dealt a massive blow to the city’s music scene. In July 2020 the owners of the building were granted
Culture and Arts: How Cork’s scene is coping
Since Cork’s culture and arts venues first closed their doors to the general public; some venues have remained closed. Others briefly opened during the easing of restrictions during last summer. The Live Venues Collective and EPIC (Event Production Industry Covid-19 group) have been lobbying for extra funding. A €180 million
Traditional Irish music and instruments
Irish culture is unique on many levels and there are many different aspects to it. The heritage, tradition and music all interwine and evident to this very day. In previous centuries, traditional Irish music and storytelling were the main sources of entertainment. Particularly when there was no electricity and where
Best Bands of all time
Throughout the centuries Ireland has consistently been renowned for its music, art and storytelling culture. Since the sixties it has also been a big part of modern rock music. Despite its relatively small size Ireland has given the world many of its best bands. The Dubliners The Dubliners are without