Tag: Culture
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John Spillane Live @ Sol y Sombra

‘Welcome to the Hit Factory’ An eclectic and eccentric performance with everything from ‘Killer Whales’ to ‘Cherry Trees’ packaged and delivered in true corkonian style on the altar of the Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar. The mood is immediately set by Brian Flanagan with an interfusion of both laid back and thought-provoking tunes. He does…
Keelan Foley
2012, Album, Articles, arts, Arts and Entertainment, Author, Blog, Blogging, Books, Brian Flanagan, Cinema, Culture, Drama, entertainment, Fantasy, Fiction, Film, Gig Review, Ireland, John Spillane, Kerry, Killorglin, Literature, Live Music, Mad Ramblings, Movie, Movies, Music, My Life, New Media, Review, Reviews, Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar, Song of the week, Spillane, Technology, United States, writing journal -
Introducing: Le Galaxie

For those of you who thought the synth movement of the 70/80’s was dead, check these guys out. Le Galaxie are an electro-synth group who hail from Dublin. Their music consists of an interesting blend of everything from Kraftwerk to Daft Punk. I wouldn’t normally be the biggest fan of this genre but Le Galaxie…
Keelan Foley
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Womens Murder Club Q&A

Womens Murder Club are a five man musical collaboration from Dublin City. They formed a band while studying at St. Marys college and have been together ever since. They have just released their debut E.P. ‘Pop Music’ which is available over on their Soundcloud page. I recently caught up with Sean from the band to…
Keelan Foley
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Mumford and Sons – Babel

Mumford and Sons have done well over the years to forge a solid and comfortable throne for themselves. As the undisputed kings of modern day folk, they have brought the humble genre to new heights. With their previous musical offering, Sigh No More, reaching Quadruple Platinum success and their new album, Babel, looking very likely…
Keelan Foley
2012, Album, Articles, arts, Author, Babel, Blog, Cinema, Culture, Drama, Fiction, Film, Folk music, Inspiration, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, London, Mad Ramblings, Mumford, Mumford & Sons, Music, New Media, Opinion, Personal, Philiosophy, politics, Review, Reviews, Sigh No More, writing journal -
Boy Lights Fire – Atalanta

The New Wave trio, Boy Lights Fire, have gone from strength to strength following the release of their debut EP ‘Weatherman’ last year. A hard work ethic and a commitment to gigging has also seen them land some prestigious festivals including; Electric Picnic, Hard Working Class Heroes and Temple House. The North Dublin based group…
Keelan Foley
2012, Articles, arts, Atalanta, Atalanta B.C., Author, Blogging, Books, Cinema, Culture, Electric Picnic, entertainment, European Union, Inspiration, Ireland, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Mad Ramblings, Music, My Life, New Media, Opinion, Personal, Piracy, Piracy in Somalia, Rants, Review, Reviews, Somalia, Song, Song of the week, Stage, Thoughts, writing journal