Category: Thoughts and Opinions

Slàinte! A Reassuring Welcome for Hegseth in Manila: A Glimpse of Hope in the Philippines’ Relations with the US Ah, the Philippines, where the sun shines brightly, and the good craic flows like a pint of Guinness on a Saturday night! And now, with the upcoming visit of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the country

The joys of exposin’ the great American fraud! It’s a grand day to be a scallywag, don’t ye think? Trump and Musk, those scoundrels, have been rummagin’ through the government’s ledgers, and what did they find? Well, me boyo, it’s a regular treasure trove of waste, fraud, and leftist grift! Now, I know what ye’re

The Saga of Slim Shady: How Eminem’s Alter Ego Fell Flat Ah, the whippersnapper of a year that was 1996. The hip-hop world was abuzz with the likes of Nas, AZ, and the mighty Joey Bada$ reigning supreme. And then, along came this young fella from Detroit, Eminem, with his debut LP, Infinite. Now, I

The Sounds of America: A Podcast that’s a Love Letter to Music If you’re a music lover, you’re in for a treat. Spotify has just released a new original podcast, "United States of Music," and it’s a doozy. Hosted by the talented and witty comedian Sasheer Zamata, this podcast series takes listeners on a journey

The Irish have a wonderful way with words, don’t they? A wee bit o’ wit and humor can go a long way in makin’ an’ article enjoyable, don’t you think? So, let’s get this show on the road, as they say, and give it a go! Now, I know what you’re thinkin’, “What’s this Song

The queen hath returned! Like a burst of sunny weather on a rain-soaked day, Beyoncé’s surprise album, Lemonade, has descended upon us, leaving us all breathless and bewildered. It’s a musical tidal wave, washing away our sorrows and sin, as the world’s most renowned pop star lays bare her soul on the altar of art.

The Weird and Wonderful World of Musicians on SNL: Laugh, Cry, and Cheer (But Not Too Hard) This weekend, Chance the Rapper will take the stage to host Saturday Night Live, leaving the musical guest duties to Eminem. But let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most unforgettable moments when

The Top 50 Albums of 2017: A Year in Disarray, Music in Harmony As we gaze back upon the year that was, we can’t help but think of all the reasons to be grateful for music. For in a world that can sometimes feel as though it’s spinning out of control, the albums of 2017

The Charm of Learnin’ to Play the Guitar: A Guide for Every Beginner "Give up? Me? Never!" – Saying often attributed to the witty Irish wit, Oscar Wilde. As a lover of all things Irish, I must confess that learnin’ to play the guitar is a pursuit that requires a wee bit of determination, a

Set Sail with "Sea Shanties of Broken Tides" – The Latest Album from Ryan Richard Thompson & DJ Disruptarian Ahoy, matey! Get ready to hoist the sails and embark on a sonic journey through the high seas with "Sea Shanties of Broken Tides", the latest album from Ryan Richard Thompson, aka DJ Disruptarian. This masterpiece