Bands dealing with Irish politics/life?! (1 Viewer)

[ISETFIRE]

hey there everyone, I'm glad to have found this active forum!

I'm studying english over her in Munich, Germany. I'm currently in a region/culture-course about Ireland and we're supposed to give a report.
I didn't like the proposed topics, so instead I'd like to show how the "youth" of Ireland is feeling abou their own country, their future.

And what better speaking tube is there than the local HC-scene?!

I want to find out how the youth culture of Ireland is dealing with topics about politics but also their life in general. Topics like: happy with the courrent government?, development of the Northern Ireland conflict, what status does religion still has in Ireland/which status should it have?, immigration is becoming more important in Ireland, is there an active right radical racis scene?, what about personal future (job, unemployment)? stuff liek this


So, can you give me band names (with website) that explicitly deal with those topics?

I also could do a survey here on this board if enough people would agree take some time and participate.


Or maybe I do both, so please give me a quick shout, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks&take care!

Hanjo - isetfire

 

[The Schnapper]

We're all fucked!!!

 

[ravishinrikrude]

yeah i'd be interested

 

[São Paulo Punk]

Maybe check out some Dagda lyrics, but its been a while since I read them. I believe there's references to sectarianism, though Glyn is a bit old to be representing the general opinions of Irish 'youth'.

There's The Steam Pig aswell for some darker reflections on Irish society.

The biggest political issues in Ireland at the mo' I guess are Immigration / The fall of the Catholic Church and child sexual abuse / Healthcare /

That's what seems to be in the news most often anyway.

 

[dregin]

Runnin' Riot deal with sectarianism, social injustices and working class issues in alot of their songs. Ya can take a look at the lyrics here:

http://www.riotbois.com/lyrics.htm

 

[barndog]

sectarianism is gay

 

[Janer]

Capel St has a Gay Scene.

 

[Anarcho Munk]

I also could do a survey here on this board if enough people would agree take some time and participate.

I'd be willing to do it and at least it'll distract me from my junior cert for a while.

 

[oh shit]

offensive weapon had some pretty strong views on the subject

 

[Carlow Punks!]

Check out Mongolia, think they have a myspace.

 

[nofunchee]

Check out Mongolia, think they have a myspace.

we are highly political

 

[SONYMEGADRIVE]

oak proved to us that a catholic, a prod and a west brit could get past their differences and kick out some heavy shit

 

[needtokill]

If by "irish life" you mean "alcoholism,domestic violence,and euthanasia" then deNovissimis are the band you want

 

[PiperX]

I also could do a survey here on this board if enough people would agree take some time and participate.

Would be glad to help out.
Check out Skint, in particular their song ''Thief in the night'', it's about politicians getting back handers and all that trickery foolerly.

 

[São Paulo Punk]

Come to think of it, a lot, if not all, Striknein DC lyrics revolve around governement corruption, marginalisation, discrimination, drug abuse, Celtic Tiger economy etc...

 

[Gambra]

I'll be up for a survey too. Will allow me to do something other than study!!

 

[mackle]

oak proved to us that a catholic, a prod and a west brit could get past their differences and kick out some heavy shit

Which one of them lads is a fuckin prod????

Easpa Measa have some lyrics dealing with Irish life

 

[SONYMEGADRIVE]

sorry, i got confused, brian is homosexual, not protestant

 

[mackle]

That's ok. As long as he's not a prod.........

 

[oh shit]

what do you reckon you'd have to do about it ciaran?