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Extra.ie
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Dropkick Murphys announce new album and release single
The Dropkick Murphys have announced their new album, For The People, set for release on July 4. The record will be the band's 13th studio album. It includes 12 tracks featuring collaborations with musicians such as Billy Bragg, The Scratch, The Mary Wallopers and Al Barr. The album closes with a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. The band also released a new single 'Who'll Stand With Us?', the first from their forthcoming longplayer. The song addresses themes of class division and social injustice in the United States. The music video shows people being disappeared, a reference to the Trump administration's recent mass deportations. 'Who'll Stand With Us?' is 'a call for unity, a return to sanity, and a look at what – and who–is really dividing us… When the billionaires and broligarchs get done neutering society, what's left for the rest of us? The song aims to frame class warfare for what it is,' read a statement from the band. Dropkick Murphys will launch their U.S. Summer of Discontent tour with Bad Religion on July 22. Ahead of that, the band known for their Celtic-infused punk sound will perform at Fenway Park in Boston on July 11.
The Journal
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
How much do you know about Ireland's gig lineup this summer?
LOVELY DAYS LIVE took place at St. James' Gate this weekend, with Barry Can't Swim, CMAT, and Fontaines D.C. taking to the Guinness Storehouse stage. This is just the beginning of what's shaping up to be a stacked summer of Irish gigs and festivals. Whether you're turning Malahide brat green, catching (another) farewell from The Wolfe Tones, or enjoying a bit of craic agus ceol with The Mary Wallopers, there's something for everyone this summer. Advertisement Unfortunately we can't sort you out with an Oasis ticket, but here's a quiz instead. Oasis may be having a Champagne Supernova, but what kind of supernova does Chappell Roan prefer? Alamy Stock Image Aperol spritz Cider Red wine Espresso martini Which member of Boygenius is performing at The Iveagh Gardens this July? Alamy Stock Image Phoebe Bridgers Lucy Dacus Julien Baker Lana Del Rey is famous for her music – but what about her husband? What does he do? Alamy Stock Image Greenkeeper Fisherman Professional birdwatcher Alligator tour guide Which of the following is NOT a song on Charli xcx's album Brat? Shuttershock I might say something stupid Girl, so confusing I think about it all the time I don't know what's going on Born Slippy by Underworld features on the soundtrack of which 90s film? Alamy Stock Image The Truman Show Trainspotting Human Traffic Empire Records Which US state is Noah Kahan from? Alamy Stock Image Vermont Georgia Florida California Finish the Train song title: Hey Soul Alamy Stock Image Brother Sister Friend Second cousin twice removed What is the biggest selling album of all time in Ireland? Alamy Stock Image Definitely Maybe – Oasis White Ladder – David Gray Can't Slow Down – Lionel Richie Eyes Open – Snow Patrol The Corrs and The Mary Wallopers are both from which Co Louth town? Alamy Stock Image Drogheda Carlingford Dundalk Termonfeckin Believe it or not – Chappell Roan's first name isn't actually Chappell. What is it? Alamy Stock Image Katie Kayla Kelsey Kayleigh Answer all the questions to see your result! Shuttershock You scored out of ! 365 quiz girl You're everywhere, you're so Julia... well done. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Good Job, Babe! Almost full marks, but you're still welcome at the Pink Pony Club. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Stop Crying Your Heart Out Your knowledge is Half the World Away. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! You're Gonna Go Far (just not in this quiz) Kahan you brush up on your facts in time for the gig? Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Image You scored out of ! Really? Dua better next time Training Season's over. Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Mike Garry: Manchester poet on Cork connections, Blindboy, and mentoring Morrissey
Spoken word poet Mike Garry's connection with Cork goes back a long way. He's performed in the city many times over the years. Of all his gigs around the globe, he singles out a night at the Cork Singers Club as a favourite. 'It was upstairs in a pub,' remembers Garry. 'There was a ringleader telling stories. Then he'd break off and go, 'Margaret, sing us The Fields of Athenry.' Margaret would get up and sing The Fields of Athenry. Then halfway through the gig, the guy goes, 'We've got a very special guest from Manchester, England here, Mr Michael Garry.' I had to stand up and do a piece. 'I recognised what they were doing was no different to what I do – telling stories about their life, their environment, their world. The sense of place has always been important to me. Think how confusing that gets when my blood is 100% Irish, but I was brought up in the middle of Moss Side.' Garry, 60, grew up in an Irish household in inner-city Manchester. His parents were raised on farms in Ireland – his mother in south Armagh; his father in Kilskyre, Co Meath. His ties with Ireland are strong. Fontaines D.C. and The Mary Wallopers, before both bands exploded, were attending his spoken word performances in Ireland. And Blindboy's podcast has given him great succour, he explains: 'Blindboy has probably done more for my mental health in the last 10 years than the thousands of pounds I've given to shrinks. What Blindboy has done for me is explained my ADHD, explained why I don't like doing festivals. I struggle with touring. 'Everyone thinks touring is glamorous because you're staying in posh hotels and eating in restaurants, but it's not because from the moment you wake up, you're preparing for your gig. Every minute must work correctly, so when you walk onto stage, you're at your optimum. "It means eating and drinking carefully, being careful about hiring bikes in foreign cities in case you get smashed up, and you go on stage with a broken leg. 'I miss my family, my home comforts. Also, the adulation stuff is difficult to deal with. Blindboy taught me how to deal with those people blowing smoke up your arse all the time. It's easy to go up your own arse in this game. 'I'm constantly checking in with myself, making sure I'm on a level whereby I accept my fallibilities, ensuring I don't batter myself when I make mistakes, recognising I'm a human being. That's what he's taught me more than anything else – to accept myself and accept we're all fallible.' Garry, who has recorded and performed with the likes of New Order, Orbital and Philip Glass over the years, is back in Cork this week performing with The Cassia String Quartet. He's been performing with them for a decade. The classical string quartet complements his storytelling. They've topped the UK charts together, for example, with their single St. Anthony: An Ode to Anthony H. Wilson, a tribute to the Factory Records founder and dreamweaver of the majestic Manchester music scene. Mike Garry during one of his performances. Picture:. 'A lot of [Manchester bands' success] is down to second-generation Irish,' he says. 'Look at the bands, the people organising it. The influence of Irish culture on Manchester and its music is incredible. I also put it down to Thatcher. She hated the North because it represented a world she couldn't understand. She hated football. She hated popular culture. 'Also, Manchester in the '80s was dark. The buildings were black from soot. There was a revolt. We don't take shit. We refused to take slave-picked cotton. "This was the establishment of our special relationship with America because Abraham Lincoln wrote to the men and women of Manchester thanking them for their support against slavery. 'In all that music, there's protest. The very nature of New Order is a protest – what they do, the sounds they make. I spent time with Morrissey as a kid. I worked with his father, a Dublin lad, in a hospital. His dad said to me one day, 'Sure, will you have a word with my fella? He's just like you – sat in his room reading fucking poems.' "So, Morrissey came down for me to have a word with. Six months later, The Smiths happened. I worked with Johnny Marr in Stolen From Ivor, a clothes shop in Manchester. That's the integrated relationship between Irish people in Manchester, and music is integral to it all.' Mike Garry and The Cassia String Quartet will perform at Cork's Crane Lane Theatre, 8pm, Thursday, May 15. See: They will also play Levis in Ballydehob, 8pm, Friday, May 16. See:
