Afterbliss – Empty Spaces
Anthemic synth-rock, anyone?
Then check out Dublin newcomers Afterbliss whose debut EP Unknown Machines has just dropped.
The band comprise Evan Cassidy (vocals); James O’Gorman (guitar); Shane Waldron (bass); and co-founders Alex Burcea (guitar/synth) and Ally Pender (drums).
Nick says: Original synth.
Oh.
The Opera site.
A €180m redevelopment project in Patrick Street, Limerick.
J Hodgkinson and sons tweet:
Another piece of Georgian Limerick gone forever…
Fat lady singing (out of picture).
Meanwhile…
Those who still rate heritage, urbanism and thoughtful planning will see demolition of the O'Connell house and its replacement with these offices (and no housing) as a basic and anachronistic mistake for Limerick whose Georgian architecture has always been under-rated pic.twitter.com/dvUQtoEwlr
— Village Magazine (@VillageMagIRE) November 8, 2021
This morning.
Sabrina Sheehan writes:
New Year’s Festival Dublin has announced the full programme of events for this year’s festival. Dublin City is set to come alive with fun filled New Year’s festivities as 3 spectacular countdown events will take place on New Year’s Eve at Dublin Castle and St. Stephen’s Green South – and on 1 January 2022, families and friends can continue the New Year’s celebrations by kick-starting 2022 in style at 3 very special New Year’s Day events in Dublin Castle and Temple Bar.
Tickets for New Year’s Street Party and New Year’s Day Concert Go On Sale this Friday at 9am
New Year’s Matinee is FREE event, book tickets in advance this Friday at 9am
Thank Fidelma it’s Friday.
The crowd’s all here so let’s do another (sadly) voucher-less Friday music gabfest, shall we?
I’m almost afraid to choose a theme in case some pedantic alert reader (you know who you are!) pipes up that I chose the same theme on (insert exact date and year and link to previous BS comp from the mists of time).
But I shall not be deterred! This week, I want to know: what’s your favourite song to listen to before you go to sleep?
Here’s mine.
Please include video link if possible.
Lines must close at Midday Saturday.
Nick says: Good luck!
Meanwhile…
The results are in.
Last week, my esteem was won by Capernosity & Function who chose as his favourite winter song In The Bleak Midwinter.
“This version is from Carols at King’s College, Cambridge. This is the epitome of the High Church Anglican hymn in the classic Church of England Christmas setting. Winter is my favourite season and this song evokes those images of the barren trees surrounding the ancient church amidst a graveyard of faded headstones tinged with frost. Lovely.”
Nick says: Thanks to all who entered.
Meanwhile…
It nearly got away.
And three weeks ago (long story!!), my esteem was won by Otis Blue whose favourite song about travel was Wide Open Road by The Triffids (above).
Otis wrote:
“The quintessential Aussie road trip song.”
Nick says: Thanks Otis.
Pic: Wah Wah Records, Dublin
The Next New Low – Hydra’s Teeth
“And it’s a beast that follows me around.”
The 10th entry in Brian Mooney‘s 12 for 21 project – which sees him release a new song every month for a year – is an introspective country song with a twist.
The former Idiots singer is joined by Dan Smith (drums and keys); James Smith (bass and keys); Aoife Kelly (fiddle); and Sean Coleman (guitars and production).
Nick says: The life of Brian.
Yesterday afternoon.
Dublin 8.
The Liberties tweetz:
Taa daaa! With thanks to Deirdre and the crew at MCD Landscapes….
In fairness.
Brigid Mae Power – Mother In The Sky
Hope springs maternal.
Another beautiful, elegant piece from Galway-based Brigid Mae Power following on from her recent covers EP Burning The Light on Fire Records.
The video animation complements the song perfectly too.
Nick says: Mae the force be with you.
Huntstown Power Station, Dublin
According to data from Eurostat Irish households pay the highest electricity prices in the EU
Here is the table:
🇮🇪 20.69c per kWh unit
🇧🇪 17.67c
🇩🇪 15.62c
🇪🇸 13.58c
🇪🇺 13.29c
🇫🇷 12.72c
🇫🇮 12.00c
🇮🇸 10.71c
🇩🇰 10.40c
🇭🇺 07.89c
🇺🇦 04.04c— Carol Nolan TD (@CNolanOffaly) November 3, 2021
Gulp.
Anyone?
Update: figures disputed (see comments).
Previously: Irish Firms May Face Power Cuts at Hour’s Notice, Report Says
Here you go 😀 pic.twitter.com/oZaGxRqQYr
— Frank Tunaley (@FTunaley) November 3, 2021
We all need a little tenderness in this crazy, mixed up world.
Pause.
FIGHT!
Cat Dowling – Animals
Zoo do you think you are?
Kilkenny-born, Dublin-based songsmith Cat Dowling (top) hits the jackpot with a spectacular animated-storybook video for the title track of her new album Animals, released by Forever In Financial Arrears (FIFA) on November 12.
And you can see her discuss the artistic process behind the collaboration with animator Marc Corrigan here.
Cat writes:
“Animals was written when everyone was sleeping. It started with the driving repetitive rhythm which had to be restrained so as not to wake a soul. It thus became hypnotic. It starts as minor and ends up major. It’s about the major and minor of life and of love and the constant pull in everything between major and minor and the light and the dark. It’s a song ultimately of passion, wildness, sensuality and love.”
Nick says: Animal magic.
