I said ‘fuck it’ and started writing without pressure, with no creative criteria.” That’s how Oslo-based artist Kispah describes the moment everything shifted.

Holy Show formed in the early months of their music course in Dunboyne, 2024. Cathal and Emily began writing songs together just a few weeks in – “Vacancy” being the first. What started as a writing partnership quickly grew into a band, with Ben and Alex joining soon after. Their first rehearsal took place in Ben’s bedroom, and from that point on, they met weekly to write, rehearse, and chase the thrill of live performance.

In a world where AI is seemingly slipping into every crack of our lives, it is starting to appear in the music industry in a dangerously fast pace. 

In an era dominated by streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, where algorithms dictate visibility and discovery, artists already face an uphill battle. Revenue is scarce, smaller acts are buried beneath playlist politics, and now we’re seeing a new, more personal shift: artists quietly removing individual songs from their discographies.

Like everyone else in the scene, I am completely obsessed with Geese’s new album Getting Killed right now. And if you’ve been anywhere near music Twitter, TikTok, or even your group chats lately, you’ve probably noticed: it’s Geese, Geese, Geese. But why? And where did they even come from?