Posts about Dublin written by Stephen White Does Music Have a Nepo Baby Problem? The Class Ceiling Behind Stella Lefty’s Rise | The Last Mixed Tape ...

Charli XCX’s declaration of the dance floor’s demise leads to her rock music release, prompting discussions on genre evolution, authenticity, and the impact of streaming culture on artistic risk and ...

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we break down the powerful courtroom moment when Kneecap’s Mo Chara demanded to speak Irish during his trial in London and why that decision echoes far beyond ...

Rosalía’s new single “Berghain” is heartbreak as a performance of grief, freedom, and transformation. In this Last Mixed Tape deep dive, we explore how pain becomes art, and why Rosalía stands as one ...

On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, Steve delves into one of his all-time favourite tracks, ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. On this week’s episode of the Last Mixed Tape, ...

In this episode, Stephen White analyzes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting its significance for Puerto Rican identity and activism. The performance reflects cultural tensions in ...

Dolly Parton changed what a woman could be in music and made it easier for the artists who came after her to be themselves. Parton is an artist who crossed generational and genre boundaries to create ...

In 1976, David Bowie adopted the persona of the Thin White Duke, reflecting his elegant yet detached demeanor amidst a personal crisis marked by cocaine addiction and paranoia. This period also saw ...

Charli XCX’s latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, is analyzed as a reflection of contemporary artistic pressures and cultural expectations. It explores the transformation of musicians into multifaceted ...

Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern ...

2025, Irish musicians stepped into the political frontline. From Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap, artists across Ireland and the UK are taking a stand against the rise of far-right extremism, violence, and ...

The video essay discusses Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, highlighting its anachronistic soundtrack that, despite historical inaccuracies, conveys deeper themes like migration, war trauma, and ...