Nicky Ryan famously calls this "The Wall of Enya." Unlike rock bands using distorted guitars, Enya uses her own voice as the primary instrument.
In an era of pop divas screaming for attention, viral TikTok hooks, and constant social media presence, there is one artist who achieved over 80 million album sales by doing the complete opposite. Nicky Ryan famously calls this "The Wall of Enya
Her name is Enya.
The Irish public was furious. She had become the poster child for wealthy artists avoiding the "Celtic Tiger" taxes. Enya never responded to the criticism, but her accountant eventually renegotiated her status. Despite the tax scandal, she remains one of Ireland's top five richest musicians, with a net worth estimated over $150 million. We are currently living in the "Age of Anxiety." Burnout is rampant; silence is terrifying; noise is constant. Gen Z has discovered Enya on Spotify and YouTube as a coping mechanism. The Irish public was furious