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On the 26th of March, Ben Howard released his latest album Collections From The Whiteout. This is the fourth LP from the British singer-songwriter and it is definitely one of the highlights of the Covid-19 period. It has been recorded at three different locations; Devon, Paris and New York and it was produced by Aaron […]
by Aron Debreceni
On the 25th of March, it was the 140th birthday of late Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. He was born in Nagyszentmiklós in 1881 which is a village located in Romania. Bartok was, without doubt, one of the most influential musicians and ethnomusicologists of the 20th century. As a Hungarian and as a musician, it feels […]
by Aron Debreceni
Fortunately, Nature and animal documentaries have existed on the small screen since the beginning of television itself; these shows help instil feelings of wonder and awe in their audiences, with many of us using this medium to explore lands and creatures that seem so foreign compared to our corner of the world. These shows gift […]
by Sean Barrett
Women have been largely excluded from general history for a long time, and Irish history isn’t an exception. Most major historical figures are men and children aren’t taught a lot about the women who left their mark. This article will tell you about five important women in Irish history and introduce three websites where you […]
by Laurine Tiran
When we think about Climate Change, our mind jumps to the planet’s health and well-being. Although it is good to think of the planet’s wellness, we need to look at how it will affect our bodies and minds. Many of us have gained anxieties surrounding climate change and recognising that there are some things we […]
by Alison Law
Ireland has been commended internationally for having one of the strongest responses to COVID 19. However, this has come at a cost. To keep the economy afloat, the government had to roll out multiple stimulus packages to maintain the incomes of workers and businesses, while augmenting the health response to the virus. For this, it […]
by Natalie Briggs
The latest single from Kildare-based singer-songwriter NÍV (Niamh Murray), “Home” is a comforting track which serves as a reminder of the general ease which we often feel when we are at home. An indie folk track, “Home” is dominated by a finger picked guitar, with swirling ethereal ambient effects in the background, with the […]
by Adam Gibbons
Do your body and soul need more positive vibes and sunshine these days? Then the L.A.-based female-fronted indie-pop band, Karmic can be your answer. Their single “Summertime’s Gone” was released last July and its video clip premiered a few weeks ago on 2 March. I believe both deserve attention. If you are into the West-Coast-vibe, […]
by Aron Debreceni
There have been many hints towards the possibility of staycations in Ireland this coming summer. With the economic downturn in the hospitality and small business sectors, it would be a great opportunity for us to give back to our local amenities and businesses by staying within our country during these summer holidays. Virtual tourism: new […]
by KathyAnn Murphy