Brendan Graham

First Published May 2022 "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SONG" Part 2 Photo by THOMAS CONNEALLY We're now just a week away from the moment when all of Ireland's EUROVISION dreams will either fade quietly into obscurity for another twelve months, or possibly bloom gloriously in a way that writes the name BROOKE SCULLION into our history books forevermore. The hopes … Continue reading Brendan Graham →

Eurovision 2022/Brooke Scullion

First Published February 2022 NIGHT OF GLORY FOR BROOKE Last Friday was a night of glory for BROOKE SCULLION as the charismatic Derry singer/songwriter emerged triumphant from this year's selection process to become Ireland's Eurovision entry with THAT'S RICH. Brooke will now set her sights on Turin where she'll represent Ireland at the 66th edition of the EUROVISION SONG … Continue reading Eurovision 2022/Brooke Scullion →

Chasing Abbey

First Published December 2021 BACK IN THE GAME I was working away at my desk last Friday when I decided to turn off the news for a change and add some music to my day instead. Tapping into my Apple Music account and scrolling through my options, the playlist Today's Hits caught my eye for some reason … Continue reading Chasing Abbey →

Elton John

First Published October 2021 THE KING STILL REIGNS "There were challenges involved in collaborating during a global pandemic – I had to get used to recording over Zoom and Rina Sawayama had to quarantine for two weeks before we recorded together – but the tracks I worked on were really interesting and diverse, stuff that … Continue reading Elton John →

Editorial

First Published September 2021 MUSIC, 'LIVE' EVENTS, AND A GOVERNMENT THAT NEVER CARED Anyone who couldn't have foreseen the current government's appalling treatment of the music and 'live' events sectors simply hadn't been paying attention. The signs were on it right from the moment Catherine Martin T.D. was handed a portfolio that included responsibility for tourism, culture, arts, … Continue reading Editorial →