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Viva la Vida by Coldplay

After the visit of Coldplay at Dublin’s Croke Park on 29 & 30 August 2024, let’s have a look at the album Viva la Vida, which marked an immense transformation for the band in 2008. The British band Coldplay, formed by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin, is one of the most successful pop-rock bands of the 21st century. Starting with their soft pop of their debut […]

today16 September 2024

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Definitely Maybe by Oasis

  It has been 30 years since the release of Oasis debut album Definitely Maybe, and as a celebration of the abrupt reunion of the Gallagher brothers, a World Tour has been announced, starting on September 2025. Alongside the big news, this debut album’s reissue will be available on 30 August 2024, and it will include new remastered tracks, with odd recordings and demos from the era. So until we […]

today29 August 2024

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Dancing at Lughnasa – Director Caroline Byrne discusses her take on Brian Friel’s masterpiece

https://www.mixcloud.com/1032DublinCityFM/gmd-caroline-byrne-dancing-at-lughnasa-2024-adaption-of-classic-1990-play-7th-august-2024/ Described by the Guardian as the ‘the father of modern Irish drama,’ Brian Friel captured a time of political strife in Irish history, with such a sense of nuance the likes of which had never been seen before, that it has cemented his legacy as Ireland’s leading playwright. Throughout his career, Friel penned twenty-four plays which have been performed on some of the most acclaimed stages in the world, […]

today21 August 2024

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0800 Cupid – ‘THISISPOPBABY’ to take Dublin Theatre Festival by storm

https://www.mixcloud.com/1032DublinCityFM/gmd-phillip-mcmahon-catch-thisispopbaby-at-the-dublin-theatre-festival-6th-august-2024/ For over seventeen years, ‘THISISPOPBABY’ have been single-handedly redefining the Irish theatre scene with their raucous blend of pop culture, queer culture, and art. Their shows promise an exhilarating and diverse access point into the arts and have played to a cumulative audience of over 450,000 across the globe. Speaking with Muread Hughes on Good Morning Dublin, director Philip McMahon talked about the company’s upcoming show, 0800 Cupid, which […]

today21 August 2024

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If My Wife New I’d Be Dead by CMAT

Originally from County Meath, the international country-pop musician Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, commonly known as CMAT, is a new sensation artist who has won the hearts of many with her characteristic witty songs. Her debut album If My Wife New I’d Be Dead was released on 25 February 2022 and introduced us to her bold and refreshing music world. The unique blend of country, pop and indie sparks has crafted her […]

today13 May 2024

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No Need to Argue by The Cranberries

Originally from Limerick, The Cranberries were a rock band formed by guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan, drummer Fergal Lawler, and the iconic singer Dolores O’Riordan. They reached international success with the release of their second album No Need To Argue in October 1994, which redefined not only alternative rock but also the Irish musical scene. With their massive hit "Zombie" they turned into one of the most notable bands […]

today15 April 2024

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Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

We have fascinating news for fans of "The Boss", as a new biopic about singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen has been announced to be in the making. Based on biographer Warren Zanes’ book Deliver Me From Nowhere, this upcoming film will focus on Springsteen's journey in making the album Nebraska. It will star Jeremy Allen White from the awarded comedy-drama series The Bear as the lead role of Springsteen. The biopic’s release […]

today25 March 2024