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"Reviews Sounds Irish, Acts Global is an utterly fascinating volume bursting with rich narratives gleaned from archival research and interviews with key behind-the-scenes figures in Ireland's popular music scenes. This exciting book does more than simply recite the myth that Ireland's popular music consistently ""punches above its weight;"" rather, it carefully critiques this tired cliché to reveal the often-overlooked personnel, social networks, and (invisible) support infrastructures that have empowered Irish artists to achieve such remarkable successes on the global stage. Áine Mangaoang, University of Oslo, author of Dangerous Mediations: Pop Music in a Philippine Prison Video and co-editor of Made in Ireland: Studies in Popular Music Mixing original interviews with meticulous research, the book offers new accounts of the evolution - and enduring success - of some of Ireland's key figures, such as U2 and Enya, addressing critical points in their careers, and probing the role played by managers, marketing and media in the 'making' of musical acts. The book will be a highly valuable resource for anyone interested in modern Ireland, popular music, and the creative industries. Sean Campbell, author of 'Irish Blood, English Heart': Second-Generation Irish Musicians in England The history of Irish popular music is slowly being written but so far, most work has focussed on the performers and the 'front end' of the business. As Murphy and Rogers have done an invaluable job in both theorising the structures that support the music industry in a small country, and, with in-depth case studies, of showing how it actually worked at a granular level: how the deals were made, who spoke to who and when. This book will obviously be of huge interest to anyone with more than a passing interest in Irish popular music, but also to those engaged in the music business in the former peripheries of a now thoroughly globalised industry. Stan Erraught, Lecturer in Music Management, Popular Music and Aesthetics, University of Leeds This book is impressive in scope, charting the development and evolution of the Irish popular music industries and their interrelationship with the global music industries from the 1900s to the current context. The structure is clever, each chapter referencing key forces and individuals to frame the history of the Irish music industries, enabling the story to unfold and be told in a very compelling way. The narrative is well-informed and well-researched, and the tone is engaging and accessible. Eileen Hogan, Lecturer in Social Policy, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork This look into the art world of Irish music will change the way scholars examine popular music going forward because it explores the power relationships between artists, industry, songwriters, and governments. David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington Murphy & Rogers detail the forces and individuals who helped bring about some of Ireland's biggest acts. The book is therefore a celebration and recognition of the ecosystem, communities, and friendships that surrounded these successes and the hard work, tensions and challenges they collectively overcame. Orla Byrne, Assistant Professor Entrepreneurship, College of Business, University College Dublin Illuminating study about the success of Irish music in the global music scene. This erudite analysis of major Irish acts through the lens of theoretical debate, demonstrates the innovative ways to breakthrough into the global music business, and opens up a debate into how we can preserve local music when major music corporations dominate. Dr Hyojung Sun, Lecturer in the Business of Creative and Cultural Industries School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York"

"Reviews Sounds Irish, Acts Global is an utterly fascinating volume bursting with rich narratives gleaned from archival research and interviews with key behind-the-scenes figures in Ireland's popular music scenes. This exciting book does more than simply recite the myth that Ireland's popular music consistently ""punches above its weight;"" rather, it carefully critiques this tired clich� to reveal the often-overlooked personnel, social networks, and (invisible) support infrastructures that have empowered Irish artists to achieve such remarkable successes on the global stage. �ine Mangaoang, University of Oslo, author of Dangerous Mediations: Pop Music in a Philippine Prison Video and co-editor of Made in Ireland: Studies in Popular Music Mixing original interviews with meticulous research, the book offers new accounts of the evolution - and enduring success - of some of Ireland's key figures, such as U2 and Enya, addressing critical points in their careers, and probing the role played by managers, marketing and media in the 'making' of musical acts. The book will be a highly valuable resource for anyone interested in modern Ireland, popular music, and the creative industries. Sean Campbell, author of 'Irish Blood, English Heart': Second-Generation Irish Musicians in England The history of Irish popular music is slowly being written but so far, most work has focussed on the performers and the 'front end' of the business. As Murphy and Rogers have done an invaluable job in both theorising the structures that support the music industry in a small country, and, with in-depth case studies, of showing how it actually worked at a granular level: how the deals were made, who spoke to who and when. This book will obviously be of huge interest to anyone with more than a passing interest in Irish popular music, but also to those engaged in the music business in the former peripheries of a now thoroughly globalised industry. Stan Erraught, Lecturer in Music Management, Popular Music and Aesthetics, University of Leeds This book is impressive in scope, charting the development and evolution of the Irish popular music industries and their interrelationship with the global music industries from the 1900s to the current context. The structure is clever, each chapter referencing key forces and individuals to frame the history of the Irish music industries, enabling the story to unfold and be told in a very compelling way. The narrative is well-informed and well-researched, and the tone is engaging and accessible. Eileen Hogan, Lecturer in Social Policy, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork This look into the art world of Irish music will change the way scholars examine popular music going forward because it explores the power relationships between artists, industry, songwriters, and governments. David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington Murphy & Rogers detail the forces and individuals who helped bring about some of Ireland's biggest acts. The book is therefore a celebration and recognition of the ecosystem, communities, and friendships that surrounded these successes and the hard work, tensions and challenges they collectively overcame. Orla Byrne, Assistant Professor Entrepreneurship, College of Business, University College Dublin Illuminating study about the success of Irish music in the global music scene. This erudite analysis of major Irish acts through the lens of theoretical debate, demonstrates the innovative ways to breakthrough into the global music business, and opens up a debate into how we can preserve local music when major music corporations dominate. Dr Hyojung Sun, Lecturer in the Business of Creative and Cultural Industries School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York"

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Michael Mary Murphy is a lecturer on the music industry at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin. Jim Rogers is a lecturer in communications at Dublin City University. Michael Mary Murphy is a lecturer on the music industry at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin. Jim Rogers is a lecturer in communications at Dublin City University.

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