
Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit – Gaiety Theatre – Review

Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit – Gaiety Theatre – Review by Fran Winston The Gaiety Theatre, South King Street, Dublin 2 Nightly at 8pm until February 4th. Early show at […]
Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 2

Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 2 No More Workhorse caught up with guitarist Scott Munro of Preoccupations ahead of their European tour. This is Part 2 of the interview, Part […]
Pamela, A Love Story – Film Review

Pamela, A Love Story – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Ryan White Starring: Pamela Anderson Streaming on Netflix January 31st Last year’s Pam & Tommy mini series drew attention back […]
Heavy Blanket – Moon Is – Album Review

Heavy Blanket – Moon Is – Album Review by Killian Laher This is a mysterious side project involving J Mascis and some unknown friends (rumoured to be Mascis under pseudonyms). A follow […]
Joseph Chester – Fragments of Lucia – Smock Alley – Live Review

Joseph Chester – Fragments of Lucia – Smock Alley, Dublin – Live Review by Killian Laher – 8:15pm, 27 JAN – Boys’ School Smock Alley was the venue for Joseph Chester’s performance […]
loscil ¦¦ Lawrence English – Colours of Air – Album Review

loscil ¦¦ Lawrence English – Colours of Air – Album Review by Killian Laher Prolific ambient artist Scott Morgan (loscil) has collaborated with Australian composer Lawrence English for this latest album, based […]
Album of the Week – 27/01/23

Album of the Week – 27/01/23 If January is the longest month, it did fairly whizz by! Yes, we’re in the last week of January, and the tunes continue coming at you. […]
The Fabelmans – Film Review

The Fabelmans – Film Review by Frank L Director – Steven Spielberg Writers – Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner Stars – Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano Steven Spielberg was born in December […]
Beyond the Pale – Grace Jones Confirmed

Beyond the Pale – Grace Jones Confirmed If you weren’t convinced after hearing about Hot Chip and Leftfield, this might tip you over the edge! Yes, Grace Jones will be making an […]
Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 1

Interview with Scott Munro (Preoccupations) – Part 1 by Killian Laher No More Workhorse caught up with guitarist Scott Munro of Preoccupations ahead of their European tour. Preoccupations European Tour starts in […]
Joseph Chester – Lucia – Album Review

Joseph Chester – Lucia – Album Review by Killian Laher After his Carolan/Cage EP a few years ago, Joseph Chester has continued down a similar path. None of the jangly guitars of […]
The Fabelmans – Film Review

The Fabelmans – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner Producers: Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, Kristie Macosko Krieger Music by John Williams Cinematography: Janusz Kamiński Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, […]
Album of the Week – 20/01/23

Album of the Week – 20/01/23 Despite it being mid-January and just after Blue Monday, this is actually quite a good week for new releases! We have new albums from the likes […]
New Irish Music: Boa Morte – Hard To Know

New Irish Music: Boa Morte – Hard To Know by Killian Laher Boa Morte returns with the first single from their forthcoming album The Total Space. Based on the track Hard To […]
Dolly & Mick – Viking Theatre – Review

Dolly & Mick – Viking Theatre – Review By Frank L. Dolly & Mick – written by Seamus Moran The set leaves you with no doubt that the play is going to […]
An Evening With Mere Mortals – Smock Alley – Review

An Evening With Mere Mortals – Smock Alley – Review by Brian Merriman 16 – 21 Jan – 8pm, 3pm on Sat – Boys’ School – Duration: 65 minutes Photo credit is […]
Babylon – Film Review

Babylon – Film Review Writer/ Director – Damien Chazelle Starring: Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Diego Calva At the start of this film, we meet Manny Torres (Diego Calva), a young Mexican man […]
The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery – Album Review

The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery – Album Review by Killian Laher The Murder Capital took their time over the follow-up to their debut, When I Have Fears, three and a half […]
Bank of Dave – Film Review

Bank of Dave – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Chris Foggin Starring: Joel Fry, Phoebe Dynevor, Rory Kinnear, Hugh Bonneville, Paul Kaye, Jo Hartley, Cathy Tyson Streaming on Netflix from […]
Album of the Week – 13/01/23

Album of the Week – 13/01/23 After a short break for Christmas, your undoubted favourite ‘Album of the Week’ slot is back! Well, as you should expect for early January, things are […]
Dog Gone – Film Review

Dog Gone – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Stephen Herek Starring: Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams -Paisely Streaming on Netflix January 13th It does sound like the writer came […]
Tár – Film Review

Tár – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Todd Field Starring: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, Mark Strong In cinemas January 13th This movie […]
M3GAN – Film Review

M3GAN – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Gerard Johnstone Writers – Akela Cooper(screenplay by), James Wan(story by) Starring: Allison Williams, Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald In cinemas on January […]
The Cloud Spotter – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review

The Cloud Spotter – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. Runs until February 4th, 2023 This play was produced by Allergy Theatre for the 2022 Five Lamps Arts Festival. The […]
Piggy – Film Review

Piggy – Film Review Writer/ Director – Carlota Pereda Stars – Laura Galán, Richard Holmes, Carmen Machi It would be fair to say that Sara (Laura Galán) is having a difficult adolescence. […]
Interview with Martin Clancy – Part 2

Interview with Martin Clancy – Part 2 by Killian Laher Martin Clancy’s book, Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem is out now. “Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem highlights the opportunities and rewards associated […]
Till – Film Review

Till – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Chinonye Chukwu Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg In cinemas on January 6th This is based on the […]
A Man Called Otto – Film Review

A Man Called Otto – Film Review by Brian Merriman Director: Marc Forster Writers: David Magee (screenplay) based on a novel by Fredrik Backman ( ‘A Man Called Ove’) and the original […]
Interview with Martin Clancy – Part 1

Interview with Martin Clancy by Killian Laher Martin Clancy’s book, Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem is out now. “Artificial Intelligence and Music Ecosystem highlights the opportunities and rewards associated with the application […]