Ireland is the only country in Europe that has closed construction. Every week it
❌costs the Exchequer €32million in lost revenue
❌reduces industry output by €427million
❌reduces Irish GDP by €789million
The data says it is safe to #ReopenConstruction pic.twitter.com/zRadc95tqI— Construction Industry Federation (CIF) (@CIF_Ireland) March 29, 2021
This/morning afternoon.
Anyone?
John Murry – Oscar Wilde (Came Here To Make Fun Of You)
My life as a doll.
The inimitable John Murry (top) is Kilkenny’s favourite adopted son and his new video is directed by the one and only Aidan Gillen, and features a striking life-size doll of the Mississippi-born singer.
Bonus points for the memorable title.
Nick says: A man of some importance.
Thank Fiachra it’s Friday.
That can only mean one thing: another music competition to keep you entertained through the weekend.
With news of the container ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal this week, I want to know: What’s your favourite song about ships or whose lyrics reference ships?
Here’s mine.
Reply below to be in with a chance of winning a €20 voucher redeemable at any Currys PC World store.
The winner will be chosen by my first man.
Please include video links if possible.
Lines close at Saturday 11am.
Nick says: Good luck!
Last week’s winner here
Bk Pepper – Alerts
We hope you all enjoy the show.
I chose Dublin composer and virtuoso pianist Brian Pepper‘s Territories was one of my Top 10 albums of 2020. It’s tremendous.
And now there’s a striking new video for one of the pieces on the record – Alerts – directed by Hector Romero.
Nick says: A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Stop that!
Polio/TB super spreaders.
1949.
Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7.
Recognise an uncle, granda or da?
Via Photos of Dublin
Meanwhile…
National Childrens Day parade, 1981 Grafton Street. pic.twitter.com/HBXo7DA7Y0
— Photos of Dublin (@PhotosOfDublin) March 25, 2021
National Children’s Day parade, anyone?
Thom Southern featuring Sonic Boom – Soul Singer
Boom at the top.
Belfast-born, Liverpool-based alt.rocker Thom Southern (top) teams up with legendary Spacemen 3 frontman Sonic Boom on his expansive new single.
It’s got a groove goin’ on.
Nick says: Southern star.
A bit of Aertel from #OnthisDay 1992 including a forecast of the weather from the day before. pic.twitter.com/Ge6FwvZaJ8
— KillianM2 TV Archive 📺 (@KillianM2) March 25, 2021
Ew.
Good timNOMNOMNOMNOM
Soda Blonde – Small Talk
Blonde ambition.
Formed out of the ashes of Little Green Cars, electro-pop savants Soda Blonde have announced their new album Small Talk will be released by Velveteen Records on July 9 with a UK and Ireland tour penciled for August and September.
The sumptuous title track dropped today as the lead single.
Singer Faye O’Rourke (top left) writes:
“To put it simply, Small Talk is about life in our 20s. Every part of us is in here, both subliminally and literally. Lyrically, this record is like a collection of my flaws and insecurities. “They’re lingering awkwardly by the bar at a crowded social gathering, waiting to integrate with the wider world.”
Nick says: It’s good to talk.
Just dropped.
An uplifting promo for the Cork International Choral Festival (April 28-May 2).
Contains some dad dancing.
Cork International Choral Festival 2021
Thanks Danny
Three Underneath – You’ve Been Had
Hands up, nobody moves, nobody gets hurt.
The brilliant new video by Dublin guitar devotees Three Underneath sees the band hold up a bank… but it’s a cinematic thrill ride with a neat twist.
Singer Daragh Murray writes:
“I was writing the lyrics about the music industry. The mental toll of being constantly rejected. But sure, sometimes I read through the lyrics and think they could apply to all sorts of situations. It’s a song of desperation – of being at the end of your rope.”
The song can be found on their eponymous album.
Nick says: Take it to the bank.
