The Magic Glasses – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
The Magic Glasses – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review George Fitzmaurice’s The Magic Glasses – June 22nd – July 18th Jaymony Shanahan (Ross Gaynor) has become obsessed. He spends his days alone […]
A Screaming Life – Kim Thayil – Book Review
A Screaming Life – Kim Thayil – Book Review by Killian Laher Nine years ago, Soundgarden came to an abrupt end with the tragic passing of Chris Cornell. Guitarist Kim Thayil was […]
A Private Life – Film Review
A Private Life – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Rebecca Zlotowski Starring: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste, Luana Bajrami In cinemas June 26 This French […]
The Last Viking – Film Review
The Last Viking – Film Review by R Sheedy Director: Anders Thomas Jensen Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sophie Grabol, Soren Malling, Lars Brygmann The Last Viking is a dark comedy […]
Metallica – Aviva Stadium – Live Review – 21/06/26
Metallica – Aviva Stadium – Live Review – 21/06/26 by Killian Laher Metallica – Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Sunday 21st June – 2nd night of the No Repeat Weekend Probably music’s biggest metal […]
Rattling Ark – Bello Bar – Live Review – 19/06/26
Rattling Ark – Bello Bar – Live Review – 19/06/26 by Killian Laher Rattling Ark is the latest project that cello player Kevin Murphy has formed, and they launched their debut album […]
Album of the Week – 19/06/26
Album of the Week – 19/06/26 Graham Coxon returns with Castle Park, which is his 9th solo album! There are also releases from Myles Smith (My Mess, My Heart, My Life) and […]
New Irish Music – McGrath – Burn Daylight
New Irish Music – McGrath – Burn Daylight You can find the sweet sounds of McGrath below. McGrath is the recording name of Mick Russell, and this is his second single, following […]
New Irish Music – Miles Away – Whozyerman?
New Irish Music – Miles Away – Whozyerman? Whozyerman? is the moniker for Paul Savage, who was the lead singer of Waterford-via-Cork outfit O Emperor. This is the first single off his […]
The Whiteheaded Boy -Abbey Theatre – Review
The Whiteheaded Boy -Abbey Theatre – Review by Frank L. An Abbey Theatre production – The Whiteheaded Boy – Written by Lennox Robinson – Directed by Annie Ryan Dates – 3 June – […]
Album of the Week – 12/06/25
Album of the Week – 12/06/25 There’s a nice release from Alexis Taylor (of Hot Chip) and Mike Simonetti, but it’s an EP, so not in the running here! You can still […]
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Malahide Castle – Live Review – 10/06/26
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Malahide Castle – Live Review – 10/06/26 Irish band Bleech 9:3 were the first on stage for the evening. The four-piece entertained the small crowd, […]
Q&A with Eamon Carr – Visions of America 1978–79
Q&A with Eamon Carr – Visions of America 1978–79 Eamon Carr ‘Visions of America 1978–79’ Photographic Exhibition SO Fine Editions 11 June/ Limited Ed book “A major new photography exhibition by Eamon […]
Oscar Unwritten -Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review
Oscar Unwritten -Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review by Frank L. Oscar Unwritten – written by Tim Scott Dates – 5th June to 26th July, 2026 Robbie Ross was a good friend to […]
Disclosure Day – Film Review
Disclosure Day – Film Review Director – Steven Spielberg Writers – David Koepp, Steven Spielberg Stars – Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) is a TV weather forecaster […]
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Frank L. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Produced by Marc Goucher Productions Dates: 8th – 13th June 2026 As […]
Cyclops – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
Cyclops – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L Cyclops – written by James Joyce Cyclops is the 12th chapter in Ulysses. Liam Hourican has adapted the sequence into this theatrical […]
Album of the Week – 05/06/26
Album of the Week – 05/06/26 This week sees new albums from Bedouine (Neon Summer Skin) and the much-loved Death Cab for Cutie (I Built You a Tower). Widowspeak have just released […]
Savage House – Film Review
Savage House – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Peter Glanz Starring: Claire Foy, Richard E. Grant, Bel Powley, Kila Lord Cassidy, Jack Farthing, Richard McCabe, Vicki Pepperdine In cinemas June […]
Cancer House – The Moth – EP Review
Cancer House – The Moth – EP Review by Killian Laher A mysterious band by the name of Cancer House have emerged slowly and quietly from Chicago. Their debut EP, which was […]
Masters of the Universe – Film Review
Masters of the Universe – Film Review Director – Travis Knight Writers – Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee Stars – Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba We first meet Adam (Artie […]
Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift – Gaiety Theatre – Review
Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift – Gaiety Theatre – Review Dates: 2nd Jun. – 6th Jun. For the Cast List and other information, please click here. Welcome to the […]
Boards of Canada – Inferno – Album Review
Boards of Canada – Inferno – Album Review by Killian Laher After a mere 13 years, Boards of Canada are back with their fifth album. By calling it Inferno, many are reading […]
Someone Else – The Draft – Review
Someone Else – The Draft – Review by Frank L Someone Else – Written by David McGovern Venue: The Bank at the Digital Hub, 85 James Street, The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, […]
Mr. Bergmann of Deadman’s Point – Mill Theatre – Review
Mr. Bergmann of Deadman’s Point – Mill Theatre – Review Dates: Mill Theatre – Sat. May 30th 8.00pm Draiocht, Blanchardstown Thurs. June 4th 8.00pm We meet Balmy Corrigan (Ronan Dempsey) just as […]
The Good Luck Club – Anu Theatre – Review
The Good Luck Club – Anu Theatre – Review The Good Luck Club – “Luck wasn’t chance. It was an industry.” 27th May to 14th June / National Archives of Ireland, […]
Album of the Week – 29/05/26
Album of the Week – 29/05/26 There is a smorgasbord of new albums this week, with the likes of Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts (A live album called as time explodes), […]
The Kerryman – Glass Mask Theatre – Review
The Kerryman – Glass Mask Theatre – Review by Frank L. The Kerryman – by Eva O’Connor Dates: 26th May – 13th June Cait (Lauren Larkin) has spent her twenties in Berlin […]
Tuner – Film Review
Tuner – Film Review by B. Merriman Written and Directed by Daniel Roher Co-written by Robert Ramsey Starring: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Tovah Feldshuh, Lior Raz, Gil Cohen and […]
No More Workhorse 