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December 21, 2025
Flamboyant, furious and full of hope: CMAT is the sound of 2025
The Irish singer-songwriter does what the best musicians do: perfectly crystallising their time while inspirationally taking a stand against it
TL;DR
- The year 2025 is marked by conflict, economic pressures like the cost of living crisis, and the negative influence of the internet fostering bigotry and outrage.
- Young people born into the internet age and growing up after the 2008 crash feel disconnected and pessimistic about their future.
- CMAT's album "Euro-Country" critically examines the era of capitalism, its effects on individuals, and feelings of loneliness and alienation.
- The album addresses themes relevant to Ireland, such as the housing crisis, 'ghost estates,' and the decline of social services.
- Specific songs like the title track, "Iceberg," and "The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station" explore personal and political issues including financial insecurity, the male gaze, and misdirected anger.
- CMAT is recognized as a talented performer whose music crystallizes the spirit of her time while offering a sense of defiance and hope.
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