It’s a new year and it’s out with the old and in with the new. The most important thing you have to do this week is write 2014 at the end of […]
Things To Do In Dublin (5-01-15 – 11-01-15)
Things To Do In Dublin (29-12-14 – 4-01-15)
Christmas is pretty much done, and now it’s on to New Years! In particular, there’s the New Year’s Festival, which runs from the 30th to the 1st, and features a variety of […]
Things To Do In Dublin (22-12-14 – 28-12-14)
Well, it’s obviously not going to be epic. Go spend some time with your family for God’s sake. If you need a break, there’s a few ideas below. It’s always a good […]
First Fortnight Festival 2015 – Preview
First Fortnight is a festival that runs for the first couple of weeks of the year (the clue was in the title). It is a multi-disciplinary festival that features Music, Art, Theatre […]
Things To Do In Dublin (15-12-14 – 21-12-14)
Ok, we’ve pulled out all the stops with the wrapping paper backdrop, so it’s officially Christmas. But let us not forget what Christmas is really all about… presents! New plays this week […]
New Music – Draag – Lavender Hole
This one has that nice heavy guitar sound that you associate with bands of the mid 90’s. Something of a throw back, but in a good way! See what you think below. […]
Things To Do In Dublin (8-12-14 – 14-12-14)
Another week in Dublin and really, everything is tinsel, reindeer and Santa. We mostly try to offer an alternative, but the movies are dominated by the Christmas vibe. Although, can you really […]
Godseepd You! Black Emperor – 18-04-14 – Vicar Street
Did I ever tell you about the time I saw Godspeed You! Black Emperor three times in three days? Possibly a story for another day. One of my personal favourite bands for […]
Two Gallants – We Are Undone – Workman’s Club – 19-02-14
Two Gallants have chosen today to announce their new album which will be released on the 30th of January and also a date in the Workman’s club on February 19th. Is it […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Stars – Opium Rooms – 10-01-15
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Stars at the Opium Rooms (Note Venue Change!) on the 10th of Janary. To be in with a chance of […]
A Winged Victory for the Sullen – Pavilion Theatre – 10-02-15
Something excited for fans of the Messrs O’Halloran and Wiltzie. We reviewed their latest album here, and it’s quite lovely. They’re surprisingly good live, so get along to the Pavilion if you […]
New Music: The Districts – Academy 2 – 2-05-14
Something to wake you up on a lazy Tuesday lunchtime! The Districts are from Pennsylvania and will release a new album in February of next year. You can see them in Dublin […]
New Music – Wyvern Lingo – Snow
Wyvern Lingo are a three piece from Wicklow who have just released a lovely stop motion video which can be found below. The song is a dreamy acoustic number with a variety […]
Things To Do In Dublin (1-12-14 – 7-12-14)
It’s beginning to look… a lot like Christmas! A new month begins and the last of the year of 2014, where did it all go exactly? We’ll have to make use of […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Trio con Brio Copenhagen – Smock Alley – 10-12-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Trio con Brio Copenhagen and actor Barry McGovern at Smock Alley Theatre on Wednesday the 10th of December. To be […]
Competition – Win Tickets for Woman’s Hour – Workman’s Club – 29-11-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Woman’s Hour at the Workman’s Club on Friday the 29th of November. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
Listen at Lilliput – 30-11-14
With the next Listen at Lilliput only five days away, it was high time to give you a listen to the runners and riders. This one could be a bit special, with […]
Things To Do In Dublin (24-11-14 – 30-11-14)
The French Film Festival runs at the IFI until the 30th of November. There’s more than a few gems in the line up, so check it out. The Stanley Kubrick Season is […]
A Place to Bury Strangers – Workman’s Club – 31-03-15
A gig to mark in your calender for early next year, with ‘A Place to Bury Strangers‘ returning to our shores for a night in the Workman’s Club in early March. Their […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Lily and Madeleine – Sugar Club – 1-12-14
We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for Lily and Madeleine at the Sugar Club on Monday the 1st of December. To be in with a chance of winning, […]
I Draw Slow – Whelan’s – 10-12-14
A good band, a good cause, what’s not to like? I Draw Slow have taken over Whelan’s on Wednesday the 10th of December and it’s all in aid of MIRT Ireland. MIRT […]
Rhythm Method – Bello Bar – 20-11-14
I’ve been listening to ‘By the Bye’ by the Rhythm Method for the last couple of weeks and it is filled with some choice jazz licks. You have a chance to see […]
Things To Do In Dublin (17-11-14 – 23-11-14)
Another week in the big smoke, and lots to see and do, as ever. One of the more unusual events this week is a festival dedicated to all things Manga, with Eirtakon […]
Yule – Newmarket Co-op – 6-12-14
The wonderful Young Hearts have just announced details of their Christmas gig, and it sounds like it could be a humdinger! It takes place on the 6th of December (Saturday) and is […]
Competition – Win Tickets to Speech Development Tour – Workman’s Club – 20-11-14
This is a gig we’d thoroughly recommend! Not to be missed for a night of hip-hop of the highest calibre. We have two tickets to give away to one lucky winner for […]
Calexico – Olympia Theatre – 4-05-15
Another one of those gigs that would do quite nicely as a (dare I say it) Christmas present! Calexico are one of those bands that rarely disappoint. They’re impressive musicians and have […]
Interview with Stephen Lawrie – The Telescopes – Workman’s Club – 13-11-14
Below is a tiny, tiny interview with the main man from the The Telescopes, Stephen Lawrie. They play the Workman’s Club on 13th November. I wouldn’t expect too much in terms of banter, […]
Glen Hansard – Vicar Street – In Aid of Simon
Glen Hansard is a bit of a legend for the amount of gigs he does for charity and the Simon Community in particular. He’s back in Vicar Street next month for a […]
Things To Do In Dublin (10-11-14 – 16-11-14)
Welcome back people. Another week dawns and so to does a variety of odd ball events around the city. Science Week 2014 – 9th – 16th November continues with events far and […]
No More Workhorse 