music Archives – The College View

Explainer: What is amyloidosis, the rare form of blood cancer that Aslan legend Christy Dignam is battling?

January 25, 2023

Irish music legend Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care for a rare form of blood cancer, amyloidosis. The Aslan singer, aged 62, has been suffering with the disease since March 2013, with his family caring

‘If you love me, let me go’- Panic At the Disco! disband after 19 years

January 24, 2023

After 7 studio albums, 4 live albums, 28 music videos and over a thousand concerts, Panic at the Disco! has announced that it will end after its European tour later this year.

Rhinestone pop melodies and sing-along self-loathing are in abundance on CMAT’s delightful If My Wife New I’d Be Dead

March 9, 2022

One of many Irish artists to break through during the pandemic, Dunboyne’s Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, has successfully cemented herself as one to watch in the upcoming decade.

Longitude Festival- What to expect

February 16, 2022

Two years without scouring the internet for the ‘it’ outfit as well as dousing yourself in glitter and heading out into the sun with your friends to have a boogie to some of your favourite artists, we can finally all let out that deep breath we’ve been holding for way too long.

Mitski dances with dread on Laurel Hell

February 16, 2022

Already one of the most celebrated indie rock songstresses of the past decade, Mitski’s star has risen even further since the release of her critically acclaimed 2018 record Be The Cowboy, picking up an even bigger audience thanks to many of her songs garnering popularity on TikTok.

The Weeknd provides synth pop perfection in Dawn FM

February 2, 2022

Fresh off the staggering success of his previous album After Hours and following a controversial snub at the Grammys, expectations were high for new music from The Weeknd.

The importance of a good breakup song

November 10, 2021

How Taylor Swift and Adele Create a Sense of Community as they serenade us about their ex-lovers.

Jesy Nelson accused of ‘blackfishing’ after release of new music video “Boyz”

October 27, 2021

First of all, the author of this article is a mixed-race woman, therefore I am very knowledgeable about racism, cultural appropriation and blackfishing, as it affects me every single day. I logged onto Twitter one day, to see that Jesy Nelson decided to go solo and released her first song as a solo artist. I enjoy Little Mix’s music and always felt sorry for Jesy Nelson as she struggles a lot with her mental health.

Nightclubs Reopening: What Will be Different and How are Students Feeling?

October 27, 2021

October 22nd lies circled in the calendars of many. It is the grand return to relative normalcy that we’ve been fathoming for a year and a half now, as the majority of the remaining restrictions

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival to Return to the City

October 13, 2021

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is set to fill the city with sound this bank holiday weekend from October 22 to 25.
This news will be music to jazz lovers ears as the 2020 dates for the festival had previously been cancelled in line with the Governments Covid-19 guidelines.

Adele announces long-awaited return to music with a new album

October 13, 2021

Adele is returning to the music scene for the first time since 2015, with millions of worldwide fans excited for new music from the talented singer-songwriter. The award-winning singer is days away from releasing a

New Lil Nas X single stirs up controversy

April 14, 2021

“i spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the shit y’all preached would happen to me because i was gay. so i hope u are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to have towards ourselves,” 21-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter and openly gay cultural icon Lil Nas X tweeted on March 27.

How Tiktok has changed the music industry

April 1, 2021

Ever since its release in 2019, Tiktok has had a massive impact on the way we look at videos. From celebrity impersonations to cooking videos, it’s quite easy to go viral within a few seconds.

Women reign supreme at the 2021 Grammy Awards

March 24, 2021

Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammys won, bringing her new total to 28 awards after Sunday night. This surpasses the record previously set by bluegrass singer, Alison Krauss.

Limerick’s leading musical talent Denise Chaila wins the RTÉ Choice Music Album of the Year

March 24, 2021

The talented MC is yet another powerful voice in Ireland’s growing hip-hop community.

One more time: A look back through Daft Punk’s career

March 24, 2021

It is perhaps interesting that the band has ended their run twenty years after the release of Discovery, the 2001 album that cemented their place in the pantheon of electronic music.

Excitement as St. Vincent announces new album

March 24, 2021

The new album cannot come soon enough, as fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from the talented indie rock artist since 2017.

Meet Nevvv – A unique figure in the Irish music industry

March 24, 2021

The sounds meshed with her vocals generated on the track are very innovative for an artists’ first ever official release.

The evolution of rap over the last decade

March 24, 2021

Prominent female rappers of today, such as Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, have continued and adapted Nicki Minaj’s powerful stage presence by reversing gender roles within rap.

Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers

February 13, 2021

Taylor Swift has finished re-recording Fearless, her second studio album that was originally released in 2008.

Ariana Grande retains her position at the top of the charts with new album

November 11, 2020

In her sixth studio album, Grande expresses her signature sassy, playful femininity that her fan base repeatedly laps up.

Crap or WAP: Is Drake’s music still relevant in the 2020 Hip-Hop scene?

November 11, 2020

Towards the end of October Drake released a small video clip trailer to his upcoming album Certified Lover Boy which will be dropped in January 2021, but where does this Hip-Hop icon stand amongst the

Deerhunter kick off their European tour in Whelans

November 13, 2019

Whelan’s was jammed as the Atlanta based rock band took over the place for two shows that kick started their 2019 European tour.

The backing track to Dublin City

November 13, 2019

A new wave of young buskers have taken over the streets of Dublin. Competing for peak times and areas could cause busking wars but they are all part of a supportive community, says singer songwriter

Kanye tries his Kanye best on latest solo effort

November 13, 2019

Kanye’s irrefutable egoism impedes his artistic focus on his new gospel-inspired album, “Jesus is King”.