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Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Picture This on finding freedom in an ever changing music scene
There's a different energy coming from Picture This these days — something quieter, more intentional. Ahead of the release of their new EP 'Let The Light In', the band spoke openly about where they find themselves now: not at the top of a chart persay, but at a creative crossroads. After years of riding the wave of mainstream success and the full weight of the traditional music machine behind them — the Irish band is pausing to ask the kind of questions that don't always fit neatly into a press release. Who are we now? What do we want, when the noise fades? There's a different energy coming from Picture This these days — something quieter, more intentional. Chatting to ahead of the new release, the lads share what it means to strip things back, to reimagine success outside the industry's familiar frameworks, and to create music that reflects where they're going — and who they've always been. 'We were just writing the music from where we are at that point in our lives and I think it's one of those things that you just go through as a band…over the years, you meet people, and you experiment with other producers and and things like that, and you work with people, but we always kind of end up full circle back to just the four of us, which is the way we are our most authentic. 'My favorite thing in the world is when people just leave the four of us alone and just let us do our thing, let us hang out, let us write the music, produce the music, shoot the videos, do everything. That's the thing we all enjoy doing the most, so that's kind of what's happened with this new music.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Picture This (@picturethis) In a music landscape where new acts rise and fall with the speed of a viral clip, Picture This have remained remarkably steady. While trends shift and fresh faces dominate playlists, the band's staying power lies in their clarity of purpose. It's clear that it's that quiet confidence — not arrogance, but assurance — that has kept them grounded while the scene spins around them. 'I think when you're very confident in your authenticity, you don't worry, you don't think about other people, in a weird kind of way. Because you understand your role of being an artist and expressionism in general. You need to be able to be authentic and do exactly what you feel is right for your art and your music and once you do that, I think people get on board,' they added. After years of riding the wave of mainstream success and the full weight of the traditional music machine behind them — the Irish band is pausing to ask the kind of questions that don't always fit neatly into a press release. Who are we now? What do we want, when the noise fades? 'It's one thing to try and make great music, and it's another thing to be authentic doing it, and I think everyone can tell, like anyone, any fan of any band or musician, can tell when someone's not being authentic. It's just a natural thing, everyone has that instinct. 'We recorded this in an Airbnb in Blessington, and it just was like, natural, normal, and now we're releasing it. It kind of feels like a new way of doing things. There's no big planning, you know? The planning is kind of done already. Everyone is confident this is what we're doing, and whatever we create, we release and and we're just thankful people respond well to it.' Stepping away from the traditional music model has also opened up a new sense of freedom — one the band didn't fully realise they were missing until they had it. Without the pressure to deliver chart-toppers on a set schedule or fit into a commercial mould, their creative process has become more instinctive, more playful. 'I feel so free, and we feel so free in this band right now. We just don't worry about all the bullshit. It's just like, let's just make music that we like and that is authentic, that just pours out of us, and then let's put it out. We don't need to over complicate this. I think we're in a world where there's a lot of music being pushed out all the time from various different artists, a lot of amazing stuff, of course, but I think authenticity is slightly missing sometimes, and for us to just be coming out with open, honest music that we love making, just feels really good. 'We've said so many times recently just amongst ourselves that like this is the most fun we've had as a band in forever. We just feel like we're in such an amazing space as a band and as a group of friends, which is what we are first and foremost.' The band's forthcoming EP 'Let The Light In', which will be released on June 6.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Simone Ashley, Elle Fanning and Viola Davis Look Effortless on Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet; See PICS
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has entered its 11th day, and ahead of the closing ceremony, Simone Ashley, Elle Fanning, and others have served their best looks on the red carpet. The Bridgerton star showed up in an all-white ensemble. Ashley chose a flowy dress with a unique pleated neckline. She let her hair down in waves, which perfectly matched her strapless dress. To complete her look, the Picture This actress opted for dangling earrings and paired them with pump heels worth hundreds of dollars. Next up, Elle Fanning walked the red carpet in a glamorous golden dress. The actress opted for a plunging neckline, which went all the way till her waist. The checkered pattern near her waistline looked gorgeous, with a little trail at the end of the gown. To accessorize, the Maleficent actress went for a dainty neck chain and a silver ring on one of her fingers. Viola Davis, too, marked her presence on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival on the 11th day. The actress-producer donned a bright yellow dress for the event and kept her hair all curly to go with the look. Davis, too, had a trail at the end of her gown. For the jewelry, she opted for a rhinestone choker with a green emerald in the middle. Amy Jackson walked the red carpet in a white polka-dotted dress. The actress who served elegance in a black off-shoulder dress at the amfAR gala the other day chose to step out in a completely contrasting color. The new mom in town donned a strapless dress that was body-fitted at the top and floral at the bottom. The Crakk star kept her hair parted, gelled, and tied into a bun. She opted for bold red lips and accessorized with a silver neckpiece and earrings. As the Cannes Film Festival is heading towards the closing ceremony, celebrities are putting their best fashion foot forward.
Irish Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
WIN TICKETS TO SEE PICTURE THIS PERFORM LATM, CORK, THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2025!
PICTURE THIS are performing the first two concerts to kick off this year's Live At The Marquee series in Cork. They have performed to a total of 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast and Cork. Their latest album, 'Parked Car Conversations', soared to #2 on the Irish Album Charts. Thanks to our friends at Live At The Marquee we have a pair of tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner to see Picture This perform Live at the Marquee, Thursday June 26, 2025 PLUS overnight B&B stay for two sharing at the 4* Clayton Hotel Cork! To be in with a chance of winning simply fill out the form below. If you can't see the form above, CLICK HERE Terms and Conditions apply, see entry form for details.
Dublin Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Picture This say Kneecap make them 'proud to be Irish'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Picture This said rappers Kneecap makes them 'proud to be Irish' for 'standing up to worthy causes'. The controversial Belfast group hit headlines last week after it was revealed they are being investigated by counter-terrorism police in the UK following a video allegedly showing them calling for the deaths of Tory MPs. They also received backlash after Coachella festival in California where they described Israel's onslaught in Gaza as a US-funded genocide. As a result, group members have been called anti-Semitic and 'terrorist sympathisers' of Hamas and Hezbollah and have had a series of summer festivals and show appearances cancelled in Europe and America. But defending Kneecap, Picture This drummer Jimmy Rainsford said artists have every right to express themselves. He said: 'Yes. That's the whole point about being an artist. It's expressionism. You should be allowed to express whatever you feel and whatever opinion you have, people should be allowed to say whatever they want. 'That is what makes art so great. It might not be appreciated in the moment but it's art. We're just artists. We're not running the country, but we're allowed to say what we want to say. 'I love that about art and even when you look at history over the last 100 years and the amazing art that has come up from terrible situations or incredible situations, there's always amazing people there that have expressionism. 'That's what being an artist is all about and I love the fact that we can do that for a living. We can be expressionist in a way, and we can translate the world and put it into an art form.' Frontman Ryan Hennessy praised Kneecap for 'standing up to worthy causes'. He said: 'I think it really depends on the person. I think you can go a few ways about it. I think what Kneecap are doing is amazing. 'I've been a fan of them for a long time. They're great people. They use their voice exactly how they should and given their background and where they come from and their upbringing, I think it makes so much sense, and it's inspiring and amazing to see them use their voice. 'But some artists are more politically leaning and more politically forward. 'I think for us, we've always been about spreading love, really, our songs are love songs. 'So that's kind of our way with our band is kind of bringing people into our inner world. And that's because that's what we know, that's what I know about. But I think it's amazing for artists to use their voices. I think Irish artists particularly have been amazing, especially over the last couple of years at standing up for amazing and worthy causes. 'So it makes you proud to be Irish when you see people standing up for worthy causes like that.' Picture This was speaking ahead of Virgin Media new series The Secret Headliner, which kicks off on Sunday. In each episode, one of Ireland's biggest acts will offer an up-and-coming artist – a chance to share the stage as their support Act. Picture This will be the first act to perform on the TV series as they return to their roots to play a secret gig in a small venue that was central to their journey to success, they have the chance to 'give back' by offering support and mentorship to an emerging act who dares to dream. The Secret Headliner selects the venue, a small space that was central to their journey to stardom. It might be the venue where a particular gig led to their record deal, or where they had their first ticketed show – where only 50 people turned up … and half of them were family and friends. The identity of the established artist remains a secret to the attending audience until they walk on stage at the Secret Headliner gig. The Secret Headliners include Picture This, Cian Ducrot and Belters Only, with the support acts Simple Things from Kerry, Paddy Keyes from Sligo, and Groveline from Leitrim. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
Irish Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Picture This defends Kneecap saying band makes them 'proud to be Irish'
Picture This has defended Irish rappers Kneecap – saying the controversial Belfast band makes them 'proud to be Irish' for 'standing up to worthy causes'. Kneecap hit headlines last week after it was revealed the trio are being investigated by counter-terrorism police in the UK following a video allegedly showing them calling for the deaths of British Tory MPs. They also received backlash from their performance at the Coachella music festival in California last month during which they described Israel's military action in Gaza as a US-funded genocide. As a result, group members have been called anti-Semitic and 'terrorist sympathisers' of Hamas and Hezbollah and have had a series of summer festivals and show appearances cancelled in Europe and America. But defending Kneecap, Picture This drummer Jimmy Rainsford said artists have every right to express themselves. He said: 'Yes. That's the whole point about being an artist. It's expressionism. You should be allowed to express whatever you feel and whatever opinion you have, people should be allowed to say whatever they want. 'At the end of the day, that is what makes art so great. It might not be appreciated in the moment but it's art. We're just artists. We're not running the country, but we're allowed to say what we want to say. I love that about art and even when you look at history over the last 100 years and the amazing art that has come up from terrible situations or incredible situations, there's always amazing people there that have expressionism. 'That's what being an artist is all about and I love the fact that we can do that for a living. We can be expressionist in a way, and we can translate the world and put it into an art form.' Frontman Ryan Hennessy praised Kneecap for 'standing up to worthy causes'. Ryan said: 'I think it really depends on the person. I think you can go a few ways about it. I think what Kneecap are doing is amazing. 'I've been a fan of them for a long time by noting them. They're great people. They use their voice exactly how they should and given their background and where they come from and their upbringing, I think it makes so much sense, and it's inspiring and amazing to see them use their voice. 'But I think from artist to artist, some artists are more politically leaning and more politically forward. I think for us, we've always been about spreading love, really, our songs are love songs. It's all I can write about. I've tried to write about other things. I can't. All I can write about is relationships and messing up relationships and friendships and all of those things. 'So that's kind of our way with our band is kind of bringing people into our inner world. And that's because that's what we know, that's what I know about. So I would feel ill informed on most things to talk about most things. So I tend not to personally. 'But I think it's amazing for artists to use their voices, and I think Irish artists particularly have been amazing, especially over the last couple of years at standing up for amazing and worthy causes. So it makes you proud to be Irish when you see people standing up for worthy causes like that.' Picture This was speaking ahead of Virgin Media Television's new three-part entertainment series, 'The Secret Headliner', which kicks off on Sunday, May 11 on Virgin Media One. In each episode, one of Ireland's biggest musical acts will offer the opportunity of a lifetime to an up-and-coming artist – a chance to share the stage as their Support Act. Picture This will be the first act to perform on the TV series as they return to their roots to play a secret gig in a small venue that was central to their journey to success, they have the chance to 'give back' by offering support and mentorship to an emerging act who dares to dream. The Secret Headliner selects the venue, a small space that was central to their journey to stardom – it might be the venue where a particular gig led to their record deal, or where they had their first ticketed show – where only 50 people turned up … and half of them were family and friends. The identity of the established artist remains a secret to the attending audience until they walk on stage at the Secret Headliner gig. The Secret Headliners include Picture This, Cian Ducrot and Belters Only, with the Support Acts being: Simple Things from Kerry, Paddy Keyes from Sligo, and Groveline from Leitrim. Picture This feature in the first episode of the brand-new music series, The Secret Headliner, airing this Sunday at 8pm on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One.
