Up De Flats, Sheriff Street, and the Sound of Resistance – Five Years of Gemma Dunleavy

Five years ago, Gemma Dunleavy released Up De Flats, an EP that did more than just tell her story. It told a place’s story. Sheriff Street. Dublin’s North Inner City. Communities flattened in headlines but still rising in rhythm.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White reflects on the legacy of Up De Flats, what it meant then, and what it means now—against a backdrop of ongoing redevelopment, class erasure, and cultural resistance.00:00 Intro00:30 Gemma Dunleavy 00:52 This Week’s Show01:47 Sheriff Street 04:20 Up De Flats Retrospective 07:10 Gentrification 08:14 Reflections15:30 5 Years On16:32 What Do You Think?17:19 Gemma