Armagh Planetarium recently hosted an exclusive listening party, offering fans an early preview of an unreleased album by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.
The unique event transformed the planetarium's dome room into an immersive venue, syncing the music with visual projections. Attendees described the experience as captivating, with some noting how the visuals complemented the music and lyrics.
"There were times I thought that the visuals linked really well to the music and the lyrics so it was just a really cool experience," shared attendee Emma.
Another attendee, Eibhlin, acknowledged the difficulty of fully assessing an album after a single listen. "I think you couldn't rank it after listening to it once, that's too hard. I need to focus harder next time to rank," she explained.
Emma also commented on the album's sound, noting "it had a rockier, or even a folk sound to it which I really liked, that it was really cool." She added that fans would need to wait for the official release to "dissect the lyrics and see."
The event provided a novel way for fans to engage with Bridgers's music, setting the stage for its eventual public release.