Trending in EU: Irish flag burning in Northern Ireland during 12th of July celebrations https://t.co/FTQfGhWivH pic.twitter.com/xHew0RuErw
— EU Travels (@fop2014) July 14, 2021
Um.
Barry LFC asks:
Is the Irish flag the only flag in the world that can be openly burned with any uproar from the media?
Anyone?
Orla Gartland – Zombie!
The zombie apocalypse is here. And Orla’s new video is great too.
The 26-year-old Dublin-born, London-based alt.pop singer (top) is a YouTube sensation with 21 million views on her channel.
This single – NOT a cover of the Cranberries hit – is from her debut album Woman On The Internet, due next month, and the bug-eyed promo was directed by Orla and Greta Isaac.
Nick says: Undeadly.
The Next New Low – How To Let Go At The Right Time
Space oddity.
Former Idiots singer Brian Mooney is releasing a new song every month on bandcamp under his new moniker The Next New Low.
Last year’s EP ‘And as for Loss…‘ was one of the best records of 2020 and these new tunes are just as compelling in their exploration of love and grief.
Brian writes:
“Recorded at home March 2021. Flugelhorn and trumpet added by Conor O’Brien. Mastered and tinkled by Sean Coleman. Video made on iPhone with additions by Delphine Velut.”
Nick says: The final frontier.
HAVVK – Automatic
Calling fans of ’90s grunge – alt.rock ensemble HAVVK evoke happy memories of Nirvana and Hole with their new single, taken from their album Levelling, due September 17.
Props to Adam Cleaver and James Byrne too for the expertly shot cinematic video starring Hannah Collins.
Singer and bassist Julie Hough (top) says:
“Automatic is about cherishing childhood friendships and the way that they evolve. It’s about snapshots that will always be imprinted in our minds – for me it’s hours talking on the landline, swapping clothes, burning CDs, mitching school or going to gigs for the first time.
“It’s about the fuzzy feeling of nostalgia when you slip back into a conversation with an old friend as if you saw each other yesterday. But it’s also about being afraid to lose that feeling; being anxious that those memories might burn away and having to be open to growing together even as your paths change.”
Nick says: Automatic: for the people.
Brí – If I Wasn’t Scared
Love in a cold climate.
Offaly singer/songwriter Brí (top) enchants with the latest single from her album Hide, due in October.
The dramatic video is directed by Gerard Walsh and stars Patrick Loftus and Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz.
Brí says:
“‘If I Wasn’t Scared’ assumes a man’s perspective of a relationship as he struggles to balance his feelings with a ‘tough guy’ image, particularly among ‘the boys’. It is a toxic masculinity tale that strips back cold layers of indifference and questions the fear that it uncovers.
“The vocals on this track were recorded remotely from my home while my bandmate Aidan Mulloy’s electric guitar melodies carry the song and my producer Asta Kalapa surrounds it with his magic. The gifted Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz who is also in my band, plays cello on this track and elevates it to another level. Every song that Kaitlin (of alt folk duo KC VIK) and Aidan play on, is a song I fall deeply in love with.”
Nick says:A man’s world?
Fully vaccinated people will begin receiving their EU Digital Covid certificates from today. 1 million certs will begin arriving in inboxes of people who were vaccinated via the HSE portal and 1 million certs will be posted to those who were vaccinated by GPS @rtenews pic.twitter.com/xzP2Csozhu
— Samantha Libreri (@SamanthaLibreri) July 12, 2021
This afternoon.
It begins.
To the woods.
Earlier: Nothing Impure Will Ever Enter It
Mmm.
Reasonable value.
It seems too good to be…
….true.
Riverwood View, Castleknock, Dublin 15., Dublin 15 (Daft)
Earlier; A Public House Divided
england fans are sore racist violent losers that need to be punished by fifa. we can’t just sit & watch them physically attack italy fans at wembley then hurl racial insults at rashford, sancho & saka. fifa needs to act. we need to create an environment safe for players & fans.💔 pic.twitter.com/gJOv5xT2dt
— #diaryofnasawali (@nasawali_phame) July 12, 2021
Last night.
London, England.
England football fans and Italians clash at Wembley stadium before the Euro 2020 final.
Fan violence the only thing that disgraces England in Euro 2020 final defeat (Independent.co.uk)
Meanwhile…
Ah lads.
Thank Fionnouladh it’s Friday.
It’s that time of the week when the sacred warriors of the keyboard put down their weapons and feel the love all around us. Yes, it’s another music competition.
Prompted by reader Janet I Ate My Avatr‘s dismay at the kyboshing of the Dublin City Marathon this week, the theme today is: your favourite song to go long-distance running to.
Here’s mine.
Reply below to be in with a chance of bagging yourself a €50 Golden Discs voucher redeemable in any Golden Discs store.
The winner will be chosen by my fitness instructor.
Please leave a video link where possible, thanks.
Lines MUST close on Saturday at Midday.
Nick says: Good luck.
Last week’s winner: Lush!
