Linda Coogan Byrne and her team over at WhyNotHer have put together a startling report on the state of the Irish Singles Chart over the last 20 years and how it practically ignored Women and BIPOC. It's an incredible piece of work, one that, had all things been fair and equal, should never have had to be complied. Unfortunately, like most things, the Irish Music Industry isn't a fair and equal place... Anyway, don't take my word for it, click here to read the report.
Every now and again, I stumble across something that catches my eye... I'd never heard of Strangers With Guns before, but I'm a big fan of Mik Pyro, so I checked out this tune.
For those who don't know, Mik Pyro was/is the front man for the Republic of Loose, another in the long line of great Irish bands that never really made it outside of Ireland unfortunately. Check them out on YouTube, I think you'll enjoy them.
Anyway, Strangers with Guns are launching their album on August 30th in The Grand Social. If this track is anything to go by, it'll be well worth going to that gig.
I'll see you there!!
Check out the video below:
For those who don't know, Mik Pyro was/is the front man for the Republic of Loose, another in the long line of great Irish bands that never really made it outside of Ireland unfortunately. Check them out on YouTube, I think you'll enjoy them.
Anyway, Strangers with Guns are launching their album on August 30th in The Grand Social. If this track is anything to go by, it'll be well worth going to that gig.
I'll see you there!!
Check out the video below: