The Issue with Sia’s film ‘Music’
So, I rented Sia’s new film Music on Youtube, even though I had read numerous tweets calling to boycott it and numerous reviews telling me not to waste my money. However, I wanted to form my own judgement on the…
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What is Saint Patrick’s Day and how to celebrate it in 2021?
Almost everyone around the world knows about Saint Patrick’s Day, but not so many people know why this day is special in Ireland. In 2021, when most of the world’s pubs are closed and nobody can go grab a beer…
The Forgotten Rebels
It is right and just to commemorate the women who fought alongside their male comrades during Ireland’s struggle for independence. Since 2016, the centenary year of the 1916 Rising, there have been numerous forms of celebration including theatre productions, novels,…
5 song covers that are completely different than the original
Everyone enjoys it when a recording artist uniquely reinterprets a well-known song. Covers exemplify the multifaceted essence of music and lyrics. Without altering the lyrics, a simple change in the melody or singing style may add new layers of meaning…
The most famous French song about Ireland: “Les Lacs du Connemara” by Michel Sardou
Image credit: “Connemara National Park” by banjipark You may be a little bit surprised, but yes, there’s a famous French song about Ireland that’s 40 years old this year. Let’s learn more about it. If you want to see what…
Good Vibrations: How is music tackling Alzheimer’s Disease?
Neuroscientists and doctors alike have voiced their concerns about the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s Disease: it is thought by 2045 the current Irish prevalence will have doubled, meaning over 150,000 people will live with the condition. According…
Is new music from Jesy Nelson on the Horizon?
Jesy Nelson announced she was leaving the English Girl band, Little Mix, in December of 2020. After nine years together, Jesy decided it was her time to leave the iconic girl group. It was evident that this decision was made…
International Women’s Day – 5 Songs that Celebrate Ladies and Femininity – by Aron Debreceni
International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8, is a national holiday and celebration day to honour women’s rights and their achievements which has been endorsed and sponsored by the United Nations since 1975. Ladies are strong but we still need to…
Maki Flow – Better Off Alone – Single Review – by Aron Debreceni
Are you eager to listen to a new pop hit? The London-based singer-songwriter, Maki Flow dropped her latest single Better Off Alone on the 5th of March and it is definitely a record you should check out. Maki Flow is…