ARCTIC LIGHTS: CORK DUO CUT A REGAL FIGURE
The era of lockdown projects continues as former Bulkhead frontman Liam O’Callaghan returns from self-imposed exile in a new band alongside Emperor of Ice Cream’s Eddie Butt. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks to O’Callaghan about reprising his creative processes, and starting from scratch in a changed music business. Arctic Lights are a new indie/rock band from Cork, Ireland, formed by Liam O Callaghan (Bulkhead) and Edward Butt (Emperor of Ice Cream).
The domino effect of lockdown creativity has been in evidence over the past few months, as one greater turn of circumstance has led to reaction, reflection, and changes in creative process for many on Cork’s music scene.