Bigger Tunes, Bigger Parties: Staff Party on Musical Identity, Community and Plans for ’23
Staff Writer Emily Mary Dollery interviews Staff Party. Formed in late 2021 at MTU Cork School of Music, six-piece indie rock band Staff Party have gone from strength to strength since their first sold-out gig in April 2022. Staff Party are characterised by their energetic live performances, nostalgic yet innovative fusion of indie and dance-punk, […]
The Problems with Modern Love, Explained Through SZA’s SOS
Baneen Talpur examines the trials and tribulations of modern love in SZA’s SOS. Loving these days is complicated. In the world of modern dating, people are seen as almost disposable with a new hookup being just a swipe away. We live in a world of situationships and toxic relationships where we see people for […]
Starstruck- Bob Geldof Speaks to Motley
HotPress Student Ambassador and Motley’s staff writer Ava Sommers sits down with Sir Bob Geldof and pick his brain on his attempt at space exploration, the Boomtown Rats and modern Ireland for young creatives. Each year, the UCC Law Society presents a Mutatio Factorem award to an Irish person who have made a difference […]
BRB, Moving to Planet Her – The Award-Winning R&B Album by Doja Cat
By Jessica Anne Rose It’s not a proper playlist if Doja isn’t on it. The acclaimed third studio album Planet Her (2021) took home the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album, and the American Music Award for Favorite Album Soul/R&B. Planet Her came to our streaming services during a pandemic, spreading joy and […]
Saturn Return and Adele: Is a Planet the Reason You’re Going Crazy?
James Carroll writes on Adele’s experience with the Saturn return, a unique astrological phenomenon. As anyone who is a fan of Adele, has ever read a headline, or generally does not live under a rock would know, the music legend underwent a significant life upheaval in 2019 when she divorced from Simon Konceki at […]
Stevie G: Sharing Space in Cork’s Music Scene
Music in Ireland is just catching its momentum once again following the pandemic. As new acts form and venues open there is no better time to think about equality in music in Cork and beyond. Deputy Features and Opinions Editor Sarah O’Mahony speaks to renowned Red FM DJ Stephen ‘Stevie G’ Grainger. Stevie has been […]