Dukkha

Ever since our hairy ancestors discovered fire, we have been magnetically drawn to light. And in 2020, that light is projected from a rectangular watch living inside our pockets. Light that flickers to our command and obediently grants our requests, better than any other type of portable device.

Or, as you might know it, a mobile phone. Like a moth to a flame, we too often disengage with the world surrounding this magical light.

And in a shed full of strangers, Eoin O’Neill softly prompts the question, ‘When did we become like this?’

Performing in front of strangers isn’t anything new for the Dukkha front man. But it can be unsettling for anyone to unleash such a judgemental and unsettling message.

Fortunately, Eoin is the type of artist that makes you hang on every word.

Slowly outlining all of the convoluted ways we choose to use our phones; by the time Eoin’s vocal soars, you’re ready to charge the streets in protest.

‘I could never be racist because I hate you all equally. A disgusting excuse for what used to be humanity. Devoid of emotion, empathy, morality. Take all that you know, from a Netflix show.’

Eoin’s message is not only important, but unfortunately, one we constantly need to remind ourselves of.

– Stephen Cool