Pop Music And Social Change: Songs That Made A Difference

Pop music has long been a powerful medium for expressing social and political ideas, often serving as a catalyst for change. Throughout history, musicians have used their platforms to address pressing issues, raise awareness, and inspire action. This blog post explores how pop songs have contributed to social movements and influenced public opinion on various topics.

Iggy Pop - picture by Vincent Guignet

FUNHOUSE – IGGY POP STIRS THE SPIRIT OF THE STOOGES ON 19TH SOLO ALBUM ‘EVERY LOSER’

Iggy Pop sets out his stall from the very first lines of new album Every Loser ‘Got a dick and two balls/That’s more than…

David Philp (centre right) with the Automatics

AUTOMATICS FOR THE PEOPLE – David Philp On The Dangers Of Being A Punk, His Japanese Revival, Selling The Film Rights To His Life Story AND Upsetting Queen’s Freddie Mercury

It’s 1978 and as the frontman of up and coming punk upstarts The Automatics David Philp seemingly has it all. The band’s single When…

April Showers Bring May Flowers: Swifts, Memes, Eurovision, And Jedward

Swifts, Spears, the Eurovision Song Contest and Jedward – all are just so typically May.

Telefis - Jacknife Lee and Cathal Coughlan

LORD OF MISRULE – REM Producer Jacknife Lee On New Mischief-Making Telefis Collaboration With Microdisney’s Cathal Coughlan

“We walk a tightrope in Telefis between super seriousness, frivolity, flippancy and pop.”

Windmill Lane Recording Studios Release Their Limited Edition Vinyl Album

Today, Ireland’s Iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios releases a limited edition vinyl album in association with Universal Music Ireland.  The album features artists long associated with world-famous studios such as The Cranberries, U2, Elvis Costello, Westlife, and many more.

THE OLD MAN’S BACK AGAIN – Fatima Mansions’ Cathal Coughlan On Politics, The Pandemic And ‘Song Of Co-Aklan’ His First Album In 10 Years

Carving out a reputation as one of indie’s most challenging and erudite lyricists with Microdisney in the ’80s, Cathal Coughlan went and did it all again in…

Peter Jones of Paranoid Visions - picture kwkfld Photos

PHARMAGEDDON – Paranoid Visions’ Peter Jones On Anarchy, Irish Punk And COVID-19

Ireland’s longest running punk band, Paranoid Visions formed in Dublin in 1981.

Heavily influenced by UK anarcho-punks like Crass and Flux of Pink Indians – they operate outside the mainstream music industry, releasing music under their own label FOAD (Fuck Off And Die).

Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own: Jedward Cover Of U2 Classic Is The Perfect Song In These Times

John Grimes of duo Jedward paid homage to fellow Dubliners, U2, with a stunning acoustic guitar cover of ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own’, the third song on their 11th album, ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’, which was released in 2004. 

The Joshua Tree Tour: A.R. Rahman Joins U2 On Stage In Mumbai To Perform Their New Track ‘Ahimsa’

Legendary composer A.R. Rahman joined U2 onstage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ in celebration of the band’s first ever visit to India. The performance also featured the debut appearance of Rahman’s daughters – Khatija Rahman and Raheema Rahman, along with singer-songwriter Rianjali Bhowmick – all of whom also feature on the track.

U2 And A.R. Rahman Release New Track ‘Ahimsa’

To mark U2’s first ever visit to India, Island/Interscope Records today announced the release of a new track titled ‘Ahimsa’ from U2 and legendary composer A.R. Rahman. Available to stream now on all digital platforms.

In A Lifetime: We Ask Johnny Lappin About His Life, Career, And Music Publishing

Following on from her review of his new book, ‘In A Lifetime – From Hozier To U2’, Lisa took the opportunity to send over a few questions to legendary Irish music publisher Johnny Lappin to ask him about his book, and his career.