On the political front, the internet became a battlefield. released a trove of classified US military documents and diplomatic cables, sparking a global debate about transparency, whistleblowing, and state secrets that continues to rage today. Political Seismic Shifts
The final shot of Reeling in the Years 2010 would probably be the New Year’s Eve fireworks over Dublin's Custom House. The music would fade out on a quiet, hopeful note. Maybe or a soft acoustic version of a 2010 hit.
As always, the song choices are the secret weapon. The early months are underscored by tracks that feel heavy with resignation. The use of over footage of the banking inquiry has a gritty, accusatory feel. The melancholic synth of The National's "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (a song about being financially and spiritually drained) perfectly soundtracks the exodus of young emigrants at Dublin Airport. reeling in the years 2010
Music in 2010 was a schizophrenic delight. A Reeling in the Years segment would have to bounce violently between genres because the charts were a mess—a glorious, broken mess.
: The defining moment of the year occurred in November when the Irish government sought a €67.5 billion rescue package from international financial authorities due to the banking crisis and spiralling national debt. On the political front, the internet became a battlefield
The haircuts were tragic: the scene fringe (for the emo hangover) and the "fade" for the bros. The mustache meme was born on Facebook. If you see footage of the 2010 Electric Picnic or Glastonbury, you’ll see wellies, flower crowns, and a distinct lack of Instagram posing—people actually watching the band instead of filming them.
If the iconic RTÉ series Reeling in the Years were to archive 2010, the soundtrack would likely jump from the indie-pop of Two Door Cinema Club to the global phenomenon of Shakira’s "Waka Waka." It was a year that felt like a bridge between the analog remnants of the 2000s and the hyper-connected, volatile decade that followed. The music would fade out on a quiet, hopeful note
As we look back on the 2010s, it's clear that the decade was marked by significant progress in several areas. Technology continued to advance, with the rise of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Social movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter brought attention to important issues and sparked conversations about justice and equality.