Light at the end of the tunnel for East Cork songwriter
Written at the outset of the first lockdown, East Cork singer-songwriter Julia-Maria’s new single Morning Light points to the change of pace that many of us experienced over the Covid crisis’ quieter moments. Mike McGrath-Bryan finds out more.
Julianne Quirke, who performs as Julia-Maria. Picture: Niamh Barry
As things start to shift toward something resembling normal, or functioning at least, post-Covid, it s easy to look back at those first hectic weeks of the crisis - what had to be done, what could have gone wrong, the lives that were saved by staying in and keeping safe - and be overcome by those raw feelings of anxiety and worry. But in the quiet time that lockdown created for many of us, also came moments of reflection, re-evaluation and realisation.
Stephanie Rainey on Ross and Rachel and staying positive
Having come through life on a major label and experienced its ups and downs, Stephanie Rainey is striking out on her own in 2021. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with the Glanmire singer-songwriter about the next steps, and upcoming single ‘Ross and Rachel’.
Singer-songwriter Stephanie Rainey from Glanmire, Cork, on Richmond Hill in Cork: “I’ve done more writing remotely this year than I have going over and back to London or Los Angeles, and it’s amazing to sit in my house, make tea, go and do my session, achieve something, and then, just be at home.” Picture: Dan Linehan