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Month: October 2017

John Spillane Releases First of Three Acoustic Albums

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On November 4th, John Spillane, arguably Cork’s finest living troubadour, releases the first in a series of three very special albums of acoustic renditions of some of his famous songs.

We’ll let John tell the story, as only John can…

“Friends have been encouraging me for years to make an album of simple, acoustic versions of my songs, and here it is. These songs were written over a period of 35 years, from 1982 to 2017. With the exception of ‘The Streets of Ballyphehane’ they have all been previously released by myself and many of them have been covered by artists like Pauline Scanlon, Christy Moore, Karan Casey, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Seán Keane, Róisín El Safty, Máire Ní Chéilleachair, Sharon Shannon, Méav, Nell Ní Chróinín, Cathie Ryan, Caroline Fraher, George Murphy, and by bands such as Nomos, Solas, Danú, Greenshine, The Outside Track, Project West, Girsa, Shooglenifty and The Battlefield Band. Hurray!

Other singers who have performed live versions of these songs include Mick Flannery, Mary Black, Brian Kennedy and Declan O’ Rourke.

Happy days in the Hit Factory. It’s been a blast.

It is a great honour for me that my songs have been sung at many Irish funerals and at many a wedding as well, and by singers at sessions around the world. Thank you all.

Well done everyone!”

John Spillane, Passage West, County Cork, October 2017.

Track list –

1. Prince’s Street
2. My Love Will Not Sing For Me
3. Rinn Na Mara
4. The Only One For Me
5. The Land You Love The Best
6. All The Ways You Wander
7. When You And I Were True
8. Johnny Don’t Go To Ballincollig
9. Poor Weary Wanderer
10. Everything’s Turning To Gold, Cathy
11. I’m Going To Set You Free

http://www.johnspillane.ie/

Swimmers Jackson Returns with ‘Life’s Short (Embrace It)’

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Dublin native Niall Jackson – AKA Swimmers Jackson – releases his 2nd solo single ‘Life’s Short (Embrace It)’ from an as yet untitled upcoming release produced by Darragh Nolan (Ailbhe Reddy, Conor Walsh, Winter Aid) at his Asta Kalapa Studios, Co. Wexford, Ireland in March 2017.

The first solo single ‘Summer’s Here’ (May 2017) received extensive radio airplay on Irish stations Newstalk, TodayFM, 8Radio, 2xm, and was awarded track of the day by both BBC’s Across the Line and Joe.ie, as well as track of the week on Wandsworth Radio in London.

While ‘Summer’s Here’ was a nostalgic look at summer days gone by, ‘Life’s Short (Embrace It)’  clocks in at  just over 100 seconds long and seeks to encourage people to embrace what is present and in front of them. Jackson wrote, sang and played all the instruments on this one and is certainly looking towards the future himself. Touring, writing, recording, progressing.

Formerly a 3 piece, Jackson released 2 EPs under the name ‘Swimmers’, (Swimmer’s Year 2013, This Burning Circus 2015). After moving to London in late 2015 with no bandmates, he was left reconfiguring Swimmer’s songs back into solo versions. A year of songwriting later, he leapt back onto the gig circuit with the help of a couple of friends in London’s alt-indie circles in 2017.

This new found confidence led to the recording of nine new songs in March of this year, many of which will feature on an as yet unnamed E.P later in 2017.

Jackson’s other act Bouts (www.gimmebouts.com) continue to enjoy success, touring North America, the UK and Europe, opening for the likes of Johnny Marr, Cloud Nothings, Yuck and P.U.S.A. and are due to record a new batch of songs in early 2018.

Bandcamp :: https://swimmersjackson.bandcamp.com
Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fgCqPLseTtoW658y6TOb7
Soundcloud :: https://soundcloud.com/swimmersjackson
Facebook :: https://m.facebook.com/pg/swimmersjackson
Twitter :: https://twitter.com/swimmersjackson

Badhands Release Debut Single ‘Waves’

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‘Waves’ is the debut single from Badhands, a new solo project from Dan Fitzpatrick, a Dublin based songwriter and musician known for his previous work with The Mighty Stef and The Last Tycoons. The track, which is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Predictable Boy’ is a dreamlike folk song which was largely inspired by the day Dan and his older brother Jamie swam out to sea to scatter their fathers ashes near their family home in Glasthule Co.Dublin. Just as Sylvia Plath did with ‘Full Fathom Five’ Fitzpatrick uses the example of the oceans infinite power to evoke and pay tribute to the memory of his father.

The record was produced by Tom Cosgrave (The Minutes) and features multi-instrumentalist, and former Last Tycoons bandmate, Aoife Ruth as well as Ken Mooney (The Urges) on drums. The debut album, as a whole, is a collection of vivid, textured songs that range in tone from dark and brooding to frantic and energetic with moments of genuine euphoria weaved into the mix. You can hear the influence of some of Dan’s heroes such as  Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Leonard Cohen, Villagers and Arcade Fire. The record is beautifully intimate but also has an accessibility that will quickly capture the imagination of the listener.

Ailbhe Reddy Shares New Single ‘The Tube’

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With over 2.5 million Spotify streams to date and huge critical acclaim Ailbhe Reddy returns with her brand new single ‘The Tube,’ released worldwide on 6th October.

With a flawless vocal, subtle hook and clever, relatable lyrics, ‘The Tube’ is another slice of addictive folk/pop from the Irish singer songwriter, proving yet again that Ailbhe Reddy is one of the brightest new artists of 2017.

“The Tube is a song about having no explanation good enough for someone, so the only thing I had left to offer was the small gesture of walking them to the nearest tube station” says Ailbhe. “It’s a song about struggling to express yourself properly to someone, which I think is probably pretty universal.”

Dublin musician Ailbhe Reddy is a singer-songwriter whose “deeply personal heart-on-her-sleeve lyrics and a memorable voice lingers with you long after your first taste” (Record of the Day, UK). She first began to attract attention in 2014 when her first single, ‘Flesh & Blood’ garnered excellent reviews. Reddy has gone on to feature on every major festival line up in the UK and Ireland, such as Glastonbury, Latitude, The Great Escape, Cambridge Folk Festival, Electric Picnic and Body & Soul, with her live shows described as ‘euphoric’ and ‘ethereal’ by the likes of The Irish Times and Hot Press.

Since the independent release of Reddy’s hugely successful debut EP ‘Hollowed Out Sea’ in 2016, she has received excellent reviews and extensive radio play in Ireland, the UK and Germany.  She began 2017 by releasing critically acclaimed single, ‘Relent’ which was featured on Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday’ playlist, as well as features in Earmilk (NYC), Nialler9 (IRE) and The Line of Best Fit (UK). This was followed by her EP ‘Attach To Memory’ which gained more support from Line of Best Fit along with Clash, Wonderland and Music Week all singing her praises.

Ailbhe has also begun to break out internationally after signing a worldwide publishing deal with London-based publishing house, BDi Music.

‘Ailbhe Reddy stands head and shoulders above the folk mainstream’ – The Line of Best Fit

‘Haunting and breath taking’ – Wonderland Magazine

‘A songwriter with enormous promise’ – Clash

‘Ailbhe Reddy’s realness…is staggering’ – Earmilk

Catch Ailbhe live this autumn:

Oct 18 – Black Box Studio, Belfast
Oct 19 – Roisin Dubh, Galway
Oct 20 – Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Oct 21 – Whelans, Dublin
Oct 27 – Liverpool Philharmonic
Oct 28 –The Met, Bury
Oct 29 – Oporto, Leeds
Oct 30 – Henry Tudor House, Shrewsbury
Nov 01 – The Canteen, Bristol
Nov 02 – St Pancras Old Church, London

www.ailbhereddy.com

www.facebook.com/AilbheReddy

@ailbhereddy

Music Generation Announces 5 Development Officer Vacancies

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Galway & Roscommon ETB, Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB and Waterford & Wexford ETB each invite applications for the position of Music Generation Development Officer.

Reference numbers:

  • 007448 (Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown)
  • MGDO-Galway County 17-1 (Galway County)
  • MG2017 (Leitrim)
  • WTMG01 (Waterford)
  • WXMG01 (Wexford)

A Music Generation Development Officer will be appointed by each Statutory Agency and will be responsible for managing an extensive performance music education programme on behalf of the Music Education Partnership in each county.

All five counties have recently been selected for participation in Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, which is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

Three-year, fixed-term contract.

Application form, job description and person specification available online at the links below –

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 12 noon, Friday 3 November 2017

Late applications will not be accepted.

Based on the volume of applications received short-listing may apply. Short-listing will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application form. Depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants, short-listing thresholds may be significantly higher than the minimum standards set out.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Galway & Roscommon ETB; Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB; and Waterford & Wexford ETB are equal opportunities employers.

Enable Ireland Ambassadors The Strypes Donate Memorabilia for Upcoming Auction

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The Strypes have donated a number of band memorabilia for auction in aid of Enable Ireland’s disability services.

The items include a signed drum skin from their recent tour and featuring their new logo, a signed sweatshirt and two shirts worn by Pete and Evan.

This is a fantastic collection for any fan.  Proceeds go to Enable Ireland’s services for children and adults with disabilities.

Adverts.ie listing here: http://www.adverts.ie/memorabilia/strypes-merchandise/13940052?notification=f0b54962f1a7e74d1d03eef9934121f3-1507217892

The auction is open until Saturday 14 October 2017.

New Report examines Contribution of Music to Film and TV Sectors in Ireland

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The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) has today published a report which examines the contribution of Irish music to the success of the film and television sectors in Ireland.

Authored by Sarah Glennane, an independent music supervisor and music professional with more than a decade of experience, ‘Music for Screen – an Examination of the music for film & TV sector in Ireland’, aims to spark a national dialogue in relation to future growth of the music for screen sector in Ireland.

It examines the policy, funding and training opportunities and challenges for the sector, and discusses how best policymakers, funders, composers and the broadcast community can collaborate to encourage the growth and development of music for screen in the future.

Using qualitative and quantitative research, the report finds that:

  • There is the view that music for screen ‘falls between’ the music sector, and the audiovisual sector, thereby losing out on recognition, advocacy and representation at policy level;
  • Irish composers are not securing all of the employment opportunities that are available. While Ireland is successfully attracting film investment, many large-scale drama productions and international co-productions hire composers from outside of Ireland, while smaller-scale productions often use production music and blanket licences;
  • There is a dearth of information in relation to the commerciality of the music for screen sector and training gaps in terms of pricing and the business of music amongst composers.
  • Broadcasters play an important role in the development of the screen music sector and the development of individual composers’ careers can be heavily dependent on networking and links with the broadcast and funding community.

Music for Screen therefore recommends:

  • The development of a specific sectoral policy approach for the music for screen sector in Ireland and the establishment of a Screen Composers’ Guild that represents and promotes Irish screen composers and music for screen;
  • Greater incentives to encourage the employment of music for screen composers in Ireland including:
    • the examination of funding strategies for the music for screen sector in Ireland such a fund to augment music budgets within audiovisual productions for Irish-based composers;
    • the inclusion of music as a provision of the Section 481 taxation incentive that recognises and rewards the value of spend on music creation and performance in Ireland and is competitive with partner territory incentives;
    • more effective marketing and promotion of the music for screen sector in Ireland.
  • A focus on training and commercial support, for example:
    • The development of a professional mentorship scheme, similar to that operated by the Screen Composers’ Guild of Canada, to provide greater access to opportunities for both the established and apprentice;
    • The consideration of support for legal and commercial training for composers.
  • The encouragement of formalised communications mechanisms between the broadcast, funding, music and audiovisual sectors, to ensure better collaboration and advocacy for the music for screen industry in Ireland.

Commenting, Victor Finn, Chief Executive of the IMRO said,

“We were aware of anecdotal evidence of a gap emerging between the music and audiovisual industries – essentially a ‘no man’s land’ in which music for screen was falling. We therefore commissioned this report to examine composers’ concerns, and to start a conversation as to how best to support the growth of the sector in the future.

It should be noted that while there are up to one-hundred Irish screen composers operating within or outside Ireland, less than a-fifth of these earn a full-time living from composing for screen.

There are some tangible and practical steps that could be taken to address this, to further develop the sector and to ensure that Irish composers are not losing out to external competition. However, it will require cross-sectoral commitment, and buy-in of both industry and policymakers.

We look forward to engaging in a conversation as to how best to promote and support Ireland’s music for screen industry, for the benefit of Ireland’s creative economy.”

Music for Screen – an Examination of the music for film & tv sector in Ireland is available at the following link: https://imro.ie/about-imro/research/music-screen-ireland/

IMRO Radio Awards 2017 Revealed

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All the winners of the 2017 IMRO Radio Awards (formerly the PPI Radio Awards) were announced on Friday night at the gala ceremony held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. Attended by over 600 guests, the Awards were hosted again this year by radio DJ and comic Dermot Whelan. In total more than 677 entries were received, these were then whittled down to a shortlist of 185 which was announced in early September.

The highlight Awards of the night for Station of the Year were won by:

Full Service Station of the Year RTÉ Radio 1
Music Station of the Year RTÉ Lyric fm
Local Station of the Year LMFM
Outstanding Achievement Award Composing the Island on RTÉ lyric fm

• 90 Judges deliberated over the record number of 677 entries.
• Judges listened to over 295 hours of the best of radio from both sides of the border, the 2017 Radio Awards have been the most hotly contested in their 17 years of existence.

Speaking of this year’s Awards, IMRO Radio Awards Committee Chair, Sean Murtagh said “Once again the radio community across the country can celebrate and be proud of their work, this evening we salute the incredible work of those behind the scenes as well as in front of the mic in stations. Over 600 people from the radio sector have come together this evening at the Lyrath Estate, all hoping to take home the industry’s most sought after Award.”

Speaking on behalf of the new sponsors of the Awards, Eleanor McEvoy, Chair of IMRO said “The IMRO Radio Awards celebrate and applaud the many radio professionals who day-in-day-out shine a light on the important local, national and international topics and issues that affect us all and who create that all too important musical soundtrack of our lives. Each of the nominees in their own way has made an indelible mark on the broadcasting sector and they rightfully deserve to be honoured by their peers on this special evening”. 

Michael O’Keefe, Chief Executive of BAI said “The BAI is delighted to continue its support of the newly titled IMRO Radio Awards. We look forward to furthering a strong partnership with our colleagues from IMRO, who have been great supporters of the radio sector in Ireland for many years. When the BAI launched its new strategy statement earlier this year, one of the key strategic objectives was to encourage creativity and innovation as distinctive features of the Irish audiovisual sector. The IMRO Radio Awards winners and nominees place creativity and innovation at the heart of everything they do in broadcasting and the BAI is proud to be associated with each and every one of them.”

In mid-September the annual Hall of Fame induction took place at the BAI offices. This year’s inductees were Linda McAuley (BBC Radio Ulster), Séamus Mac Géidigh RIP (RTÉ Raidió Na Gaeltachta), Billy McCarthy RIP (WLR FM) and Joe King (Broadcast Technical Services Limited).

IMRO Radio Awards 2017 – Full winners list
A1
General Music Programme
Gold The Big Ride Home with Dara Quilty 98FM
Silver Dermot & Dave Today FM
Bronze Off The Charts with Fergal D’Arcy Today FM
A2
Specialist Music Programme
Gold The Paul McLoone Show Today FM
Silver Songs in the Key of Life Today FM
Bronze Living in the 80s with Will Leahy RTÉ Gold
A3
Breakfast Programme
Gold PJ and Jim in the Morning Classic Hits 4FM
Silver FM104’s The Strawberry Alarm Clock with Jim-Jim and Nobby FM104
Bronze The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show Today FM
A4
Music Special
Gold Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Clare FM
Silver Paul McLoone “It was 50 years ago today” Today FM
Bronze ALT – Laurie Shaw Special SPIN South West
A5
New Irish Music / Musical Talent Programme
Gold ALT – Guerilla Sessions SPIN South West
Silver 98FM’s Totally Irish 98FM
Bronze Lost in Music with Louise Duffy Today FM
B1
News Story
Gold The Stephen Nolan Show – The RHI Scandal BBC Radio Ulster
Silver Anthony Foley – Passing and Funeral Coverage Limerick’s Live 95FM
Bronze Tragedy in Kilkee Clare FM
B2
News Bulletin
Gold Q Radio News Bulletin Q Radio
Silver Today FM News Today FM
Bronze 98FM News 98FM
B3
News Programme
Gold The National Lunchtime News Today FM
Silver A City in Mourning: The Funerals of Martin McGuinness and Ryan McBride BBC Radio Foyle
Bronze Brexit: The Vote that Shook the World RTÉ Radio 1
B4
Current Affairs Programme
Gold Newstalk Drive – President Trump Newstalk
Silver Heartbeat South East Radio
Bronze Brexit Special – Live from Oriel Centre Gaol, Dundalk RTÉ Radio 1
B5
Sports Story
Gold A Warrior on the Field BBC Radio Foyle
Silver We All Dream – Ireland at the Euros 2016 Newstalk
Bronze Man in the Van RTÉ Radio 1
B6
Sports Programme
Gold Off the Ball Weekday Newstalk
Silver Off the Ball Live Newstalk
Bronze Saturday Sport RTÉ Radio 1
C1
Documentary/Feature
Gold Documentary on One: No Time To Lose RTÉ Radio 1
Silver Documentary on One: We Decide Who Lives or Dies RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Documentary on One: Anatomy of an Irish Serial Killer RTÉ Radio 1
C2
Music Documentary
Gold 1977 Cathal Funge for  Today FM
Silver Documentary on One: Sin É: Jeff Buckley’s Irish Odyssey RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Someone to watch over me: The Music Manager RTÉ Radio 1
C3
Short Feature
Gold The Pat Kenny Show: A History of Scandal in the Catholic Church Newstalk
Silver The History Show: A Lemonade Bottle Red Hare Media for RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Keepsakes Radio Kerry
C4
Magazine Programme
Gold The Ray D’Arcy Show RTÉ Radio 1
Silver Late Lunch LMFM
Bronze The John Toal Show BBC Radio Ulster
C5
Drama
Gold I Seek Refuge RTÉ Radio 1
Silver Drama on One: Harder Faster More by Tracy Martin RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Terms and Conditions WLR
C6
Specialist Speech Programme
Gold Living with Locked-In Syndrome Newstalk
Silver Joseph O’Connor’s Into The Mystic RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze The Golden Man: The Mystery of Peter Bergmann Ocean FM
C7
Craoltoireacht le Gaeilge
Gold Cormac ag a Cúig RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Silver Blas BBC Radio Ulster
Bronze Ceolas Today FM Today FM
C8
Interactive Speech Programme
Gold The Neil Prendeville Show: Breaking the Silence Red FM
Silver The Stephen Nolan Show: RHI Scandal BBC Radio Ulster
Bronze The Frank Mitchell Phone-in: Manchester Attack U105
C9
Comedy Programme
Gold Colm O’Regan Wants A Word Sideline Productions for RTÉ Radio 1
Silver Callan’s Kicks RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Whats Snots 13 Years later Ocean FM
D1
Community/Social Action
Gold Cork’s 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon Cork’s 96FM
Silver Late Lunch: Wheels for John LMFM
Bronze On Your Behalf: Caring for the Carers BBC Radio Ulster
D2
On-Air Competitions / Promotions
Gold The Chosen One on Cork’s Red FM Red FM
Silver Off The Charts with Fergal D’Arcy: Mastercard Priceless Moments Today FM
Bronze The Coffin Lock-In Beat 102-103
D3
Station Imaging
Gold 98FM 98FM
Silver RTÉ 2FM RTÉ 2FM
Bronze Today FM Today FM
D4
Entertainment Inserts
Gold Gift Grub Today FM
Silver Breakfast Republic RTÉ 2FM
Bronze Dermot & Dave Today FM
D5
Innovation
Gold Liveline 1917 RTÉ Radio 1
Silver Jim Stands Up Classic Hits 4FM
Bronze Ed Sheeran at The Odeon FM104
E1
Music Broadcaster
Gold Dara Quilty 98FM
Silver Ian Dempsey Today FM
Bronze Fergal D’Arcy Today FM
E2
Radio DJ
Gold Steve K SPIN 1038
Silver Steve Haze Cork’s 96FM
Bronze Louise Duffy Today FM
E3
Specialist Music Broadcaster
Gold John Toal BBC Radio Ulster
Silver Stephen McCauley BBC Radio Foyle
Bronze Rob O’Connor Beat 102-103
E4
News Broadcaster
Gold Sarah McInerney Newstalk
Silver Brendan O’Loughlin 98FM
Bronze William Crawley BBC Radio Ulster
E5
News Reporter
Gold Kevin Magee BBC Radio Ulster
Silver Fergal Keane RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Gavan Reilly Today FM
E6
Sports Broadcaster
Gold Ger Gilroy Newstalk
Silver Joanne Cantwell RTÉ Radio 1
Bronze Joe Molloy Newstalk
E7
Speech Broadcaster
Gold Mark Patterson BBC Radio Foyle
Silver Stephen Nolan BBC Radio Ulster
Bronze Neil Prendeville Red FM
E8
Newcomer
Gold Una Kelly BBC Radio Foyle
Silver Dave Duke iRadio
Bronze Al Porter Today FM
E9
Best Live Sound – Music
Gold John Benson BBC Radio Ulster
Silver Tom Norton RTÉ lyric fm
Bronze Davy Neill BBC Radio Ulster
F1
Local Station of the Year
Gold LMFM LMFM
Silver Clare FM Clare FM
Bronze BBC Radio Foyle BBC Radio Foyle
F2
Music Station
Gold RTÉ Lyric FM RTÉ lyric fm
Silver 98FM 98FM
Bronze Radio Nova Radio Nova
F3
Full Service Station
Gold RTÉ Radio 1 RTÉ Radio 1
Silver BBC Radio Ulster BBC Radio Ulster
Bronze Newstalk Newstalk

Blind Poets Release ‘Arrows Shot’

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New Irish band ‘Blind Poets’ have just released their first single ‘Arrows Shot’ and are making waves already.

Fresh out of the rehearsal room their first venture was a BalconyTV Cork performance which was picked by the international BalconyTV as ‘Editors pic’ and has now been included in a worldwide compilation album which will be released soon, featuring ten artists from all over the world. Not a bad start!

With Karen O’Doherty (Violinist with Mick Flannery) and Niamh Murphy (Foxglove and a previous ISC winner 2014) at the helm, Blind Poets are a new collaborative project also featuring the musical skills of Katie O’Neill, Leo Mullane and Tom Jordan.

Blind Poet’s music lies somewhere between a neo classical, contemporary celtic folk and contemporary world music sound; a music which entwines the traditional and the modern.

With an album in the works they plan to release their debut at the end of the year. Working with top producers such as Karl Odlum, Christian Best, Ronan McCann (Carried By Waves) and Quantum Thief Audio (Karen O’Doherty).

‘Arrows Shot’ is now available for download on all the usual sites.

https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/blindpoets2

Website https://kazodoherty.wixsite.com/blindpoets

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlindPoets/

 

 

Wyvern Lingo Share ‘Out Of My Hands’ And Irish Date

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Wyvern Lingo keep on moving ahead of the pack with the release of ‘Out Of My Hands’, their most candid, politicized song to date. Karen from the band says:

“Out of My Hands” was inspired by a man I met in a pub, the night of the Home Sweet Home / Occupy Nama demonstration. He was completely cynical towards activism. I tried to get inside his head, that mistrust and negativity on the refugee crisis, homelessness in Ireland, and the Repeal the 8th movement.

As a wise old Irishman once said: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ‘Out Of My Hands’ challenges both apathy and skepticism, and asks some difficult questions about our daily engagement, both political and personal, with the world around us.

‘Out Of My Hands’ comes smokin’ hot on the trail of the stereotype challenging radio smash ‘I Love You, Sadie’, as Wyvern Lingo once again show themselves to be the sharp social commentators that you can get down and dance to.

Following their sold out gig at The Grand Social, Wyvern Lingo will play their first Dublin show of the new year on Friday 23rd February 2018 at Number Twenty Two on South Anne Street. Tickets for the gig – priced at €19.50 including booking fee – go on sale today (Friday 6th October) at midday from ticketmaster.ie

She wouldn’t give it a break, crying inequality
Oh the 8th and the state, she’s never happy
Then she said I had ‘no empathy’ towards those refugees
I said that I just can’t see them as a priority

 

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