Making music less remote
In exclusive interviews with The Liberty, Aby Coulibaly, KhakiKid and Fatboy explain their experiences when making a breakthrough in the Irish music industry during and after Covid The Irish music…
North-city sanctuary for the mind, body and soul
New arts gathering spot Universal Space offers a hub for people to connect after the pandemic Dublin city centre can often be a space with a non-stop atmosphere, with people,…
A night to remember with KhakiKid
KhakiKid’s headline show puts on full display the talent of the rising rapper Irish rapper Khakikid held a headline show in the Grand Social for a night that will live…
‘I’m just very excited to get back performing in front of real humans again’
Kyle Thornton of Liberties-based band Nerves speaks to The Liberty about the lockdown, their creative process and Dublin’s music scene. From artists to authors to bands, the Liberties a hub of Irish talent.…
Emerging from hibernation with Signs of Life
The Signs of Life Festival comes to a close this weekend. The Liberty spoke to the event’s creator and organizer, Louis Scully. The Signs of Life festival, taking place in…
‘New artists have it harder than we had it back then’ says Aslan star Billy McGuinness
With the return of live music and live performances, the iconic Dublin based band is making its nationwide comeback. The band have a sold-out show scheduled for the Olympia Theatre on the 1st of…
Imelda May: ‘The people in the community have held each other up for years’
The Liberty sat down with the singer over Zoom and spoke with her about her new album, learning Irish during lockdown and what it means to have grown up in…
‘No one is ready for 2021’ – Nixer aim for fame despite pandemic
The ‘New Wave’ Irish band talk to The Liberty about future plans and how the pandemic inspired them Nixer is a duo consisting of Seán Keenan and Gearóid Peggs. With…
“You’d even miss people spilling pints at gigs”: Scattered Ashes Band on Covid-19
“I can’t remember really what it was like before,” lead singer of Scattered Ashes Robert Dalton jokes on an early Friday morning Zoom call. On a freezing February morning I talked to Scattered…
The Liber8 Music Project Class of 2019 Graduate at The Digital Hub
Two weeks ago, a showcase event was held for the graduating class of 2019 for ‘The Liber8 Music Project’. The event saw the participants from this year’s programme perform live…
Irish nightlife in need of revival
Following the closing of one of Ireland’s biggest night clubs in Dublin,”District 8″, the nightlife scene faces a new risk. District 8 was once Dublin’s premier venue for techno, house…
Liberties Uncovered – Milk
The vibrant Liberties area of Dublin 8 is a culturally rich hub for budding new artists and musicians. With both NCAD and BIMM being located at its core, it’s no…
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