Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...

In 2026, Garvaghy Road in Portadown has become a focal point of Northern Ireland’s politics due to a dispute over an Orange ...

Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...

On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, Steve delves into one of his all-time favourite tracks, ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, ...

Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights film has already stirred controversy, but I want to make the case that the best adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece already exists and it isn’t on ...

The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy’s recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the ...

2025, Irish musicians stepped into the political frontline. From Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap, artists across Ireland and the UK are taking a stand against the rise of far-right extremism, violence, and ...

Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest ...

The video essay discusses Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, highlighting its anachronistic soundtrack that, despite historical inaccuracies, conveys deeper themes like migration, war trauma, and ...

This week Steve muses on the artistry of Childish Gambino, his new album Atavista, and the concept of Artist Vs Performer. Watch the video above or on YouTube for the full piece. This clip is from The ...

The discussion centers on Christy Moore’s song “Viva la Quinta Brigada,” which commemorates Irish volunteers fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War. It highlights themes of identity, belonging, and ...

The video discusses the transformation of music into commodified content under capitalism, tracing developments from Napster to streaming platforms like Spotify. It highlights the resulting ...