Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber represents a cinematic evolution, addressing themes of escapism and disconnection through ...
Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...
In 2026, Garvaghy Road in Portadown has become a focal point of Northern Ireland’s politics due to a dispute over an Orange Order parade. Musical performances by local artists have ...
Dolly Parton changed what a woman could be in music and made it easier for the artists who came after her to be themselves. Parton is an artist who crossed generational and genre boundaries to create ...
U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” has sparked extensive debate since its release, with Bono emphasizing it’s not a rebel song. A new documentary essay examines the song’s origins, from the 1972 Bloody ...
Charli XCX’s latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, is analyzed as a reflection of contemporary artistic pressures and cultural expectations. It explores the transformation of musicians into multifaceted ...
Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern ...
In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, host Stephen White examines the backlash following Julian Casablancas’ controversial analogy comparing American Zionists to enslaved Black people. The ...
Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest ...
The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy’s recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the ...
Olivia Rodrigo’s collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure highlights the evolving music landscape shaped by platforms like TikTok and Spotify. The episode examines how younger artists introduce Gen ...