Irish music is roaring, and the numbers prove it. We kick off with a jaw‑dropper: Kneecap, the bilingual Belfast trio, outpaced the Beatles in Irish listenership. That single stat opens a bigger story about a confident, contemporary Irish identity that’s reshaping what the world hears—and how Ireland sees itself. From Fontaines DC’s two Grammy nominations to the enduring spell of Enya, we map a sound that stretches from gritty street poetry to luminous ambient calm, all buoyed by critics at h...
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Irish music is roaring, and the numbers prove it. We kick off with a jaw‑dropper: Kneecap, the bilingual Belfast trio, outpaced the Beatles in Irish listenership. That single stat opens a bigger story about a confident, contemporary Irish identity that’s reshaping what the world hears—and how Ireland sees itself. From Fontaines DC’s two Grammy nominations to the enduring spell of Enya, we map a sound that stretches from gritty street poetry to luminous ambient calm, all buoyed by critics at h...
Bob Dylan Tips His Cap, Westlife Breaks The Box Office, And A Metro Meets Its Match
My Irish Radio Music and Culture News
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Bob Dylan Tips His Cap, Westlife Breaks The Box Office, And A Metro Meets Its Match
A rare song choice lights the fuse: Bob Dylan steps into Killarney and revives a Paul Brady classic after 34 years, nodding to the enduring pull of Irish folk. From there we surf the shockwave across a country negotiating spectacle and substance—Westlife’s surging demand, fresh arena dates on the horizon, and a thriving alternative ecosystem where collectives like the Camomil Club give emerging artists the scaffolding to build careers. We talk playlists, pipelines, and why institutional suppo...
My Irish Radio Music and Culture News
Irish music is roaring, and the numbers prove it. We kick off with a jaw‑dropper: Kneecap, the bilingual Belfast trio, outpaced the Beatles in Irish listenership. That single stat opens a bigger story about a confident, contemporary Irish identity that’s reshaping what the world hears—and how Ireland sees itself. From Fontaines DC’s two Grammy nominations to the enduring spell of Enya, we map a sound that stretches from gritty street poetry to luminous ambient calm, all buoyed by critics at h...
