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Lilla Vargen – Why Wait
Filmmaker Tj O’Grady Peyton writes:
I wanted to share a new video I directed for Irish Lilla Vargen that may be of interest to you as it deals with the housing crisis in Ireland…
Author Archives: Nick Kelly
First Class
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On the train back from Cork and looking forward to this person getting on to find their reserved seat. pic.twitter.com/hsX4LxPcp5
— Conor Wilson (@ConorWilson) September 16, 2019
Ah here.
The votes are in.
Last week, with TWO tickets to see Bombay Bicycle Club in Vicar Street next February on offer, I asked YOU to name your favourite song from the Crouch End-bred indie/folk/electronica/stuff rockers and why.
You answered in your tens.
But, alas, there could be only one winner.
Third Place:
Bombay Bicycle Club – Luna
Dazzler writes:
‘I will bathe myself
Then I’ll wear you for the night
Colours fading, frayed at the sides
(You’re changing in the light)
Oh why is your face so pale and white?’Reminds me of by wife, who is a huge fan (don’t tell her I said pale and white though).
Runner Up:
Bombay Bicycle Club – Shuffle
Papa P writes:
I love the simplicity of this beautifully bittersweet song.The way the track just bounces along belies the lyrics… and then the break back in towards the end.Special nod to the goosebump inducing …
‘You gave to me
All I know
I will stay here
I will not go’“Why won’t you believe in it until it’s gone”
Winner:
Bombay Bicycle Club – Eyes Off You
Chimpy writes:
It has a beautiful lullaby, lilting tone and drifts along and then all of a sudden in the middle of it, it explodes into this epic bomb. Always gives me goosebumps. Such a great, great band.
Thanks all.
Last week: Win Nick’s Free Tix
Malojian – Dirt
Sick of Brexit, Boris, Trump and climate change?
Then let Malojian aka Steve Scullion channel your frustrations with this expertly assembled new video directed by Colm Laverty and animated by Michael Winchester.
The singer/songwriter from Lurgan, County Armagh, is currently beavering away on a new album which features Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle.
Nick says: Malojian tonic.
The Dublin City Library and Archive holds the archives of the Wide Street Commission.
The Dublin City Library and Archive Reading Room tweetz:
No cycle lanes?
Old Flame
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This morning.
Via MCD
Following the announcement that their funky new album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’, will be released on November 8th on BMG, Simply Red today reveal the details of a highly anticipated 13-date UK and Ireland 2020 arena tour.
Hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the UK, they will be firing on all cylinders delivering their all-time classic hits from a stellar career, such as ‘Stars’, ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘Fairground’ and ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’, as well as some raw and soulful new grooves (including ‘Thinking of You’ above)…
Ric Ocasek (second left) frontman of The Cars
Ric Ocasek.
RIP.
Any excuse.
Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the Cars, dies aged 75 (The Guardian)
Pic: Redferns
The Coat of Arms of European countries. Which is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/HAQYmhuPji
— The French History Podcast (@FrenchHist) September 14, 2019
*plucks harp*
Calling all fans of Bombay Bicycle Club.
The London band have announced a second show in Vicar Street, Dublin, on February 11, 2020.
These gigs will follow on from the release of their new album Everything Else Has Gone Wrong in January. In the meantime the first single from the album just dropped last week and you can see the video for Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You) above.
To be in with a chance of winning TWO tickets to the second show in Vicar Street simply tell me below what is your favourite song by Bombay Bicycle Club and why.
The winner will be chosen by my pet possum.
Lines close at 5.45pm EXTENDED until 9.45pm.
Nick says: Good luck.
Lyric FM’s Liz Nolan
For listeners and friends of @RTElyricfm, the threat to its future- as indicated on last night’s #rtept– is a profound blow to #publicservicebroadcasting. We’d really appreciate any and all support of the station on social media. #supportingthearts @josephamadigan @PresidentIRL
— Liz Nolan lyric (@lizlyricfm) September 13, 2019
#LyricFM provides a daily boost to the #MentalHealth of it’s thousands of listeners .Music that has stood the ‘test of time’soothes the soul..#LyricFM.presenters are #Knowledgeable #Professional. #Empathetic.LyricFM is a #NATIONALTREASURE #Ireland
— margaret kent (@mkent9900) September 13, 2019
seems like any rumours of this kind get talked up to the point where it’s easy for the decision to axe something to be followed through with. However Lyric FM is a major part of the republic’s media and culture and needs preservation @RTElyricfm #rtept
— topher neville (@topherneville) September 13, 2019
Like the orchestras, @RTElyricfm is a soft target in these turbulent financial times however, they are far more than entertainment, they are the heart of culture in Ireland and a crucial support to music making in this country. #supportingthearts
— DroghedaClassicalMus (@DroghedaCM) September 13, 2019
This calls for WAGNER!
Earlier: No Show Like A No Show