Icarus Rising (West Knyle and Mexy)

by Shauna Golden

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Hip-hop duo Detroit MC West Knyle and Irish MC/producer CmX aka Mexy, have brought their talents together to introduce to the world Icarus Rising and to create a seven track EP entitled ‘Lucky Seven’ that is sure to make a lasting impression on the current Hip-Hop scene. The two met while performing at Dublin’s infamous ‘Lyricist’s Lounge’ and soon after began putting their talents together which resulted in the creation of Icarus Rising.

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Swords by A.C. O'Connor

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With no relation to Fingals 'Emerging City', Swords is a three-piece band featuring; singer and keyboardist, Diane Anglim, drummer Ian Frawley and Jarlath Canning on base and electronics. Although finding it hard to put themselves into a genre, they have been dubbed 'electro-indie' and are currently touring around Ireland with their new EP “Black Balloon”.

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