Cirque Du Soleil – 3Arena – Competition Cirque Du Soleil returns to the 3Arena this July and we have one family ticket (for four) for the matinee show at midday on Saturday […]
Competition: Cirque Du Soleil – 3Arena
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Vicar St – Live Review
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Vicar St – Live Review by Killian Laher Vicar Street, Dublin – Wed, 8 June, 2022 With gigs back with a vengeance, even the eager Irish live […]
Horsegirl – Versions of Modern Performance – Album Review
Horsegirl – Versions of Modern Performance – Album Review by Killian Laher Chicago youngsters Penelope Lowenstein, Nora Cheng and Gigi Reece have just released their debut album which will have thousands of […]
Album of the Week – 03/06/22
Album of the Week – 03/06/22 Some lovely new sounds to delight you this week, with a new release from Al Riggs (Themselves), along with Andrew Bird (Inside Problems), Drive-By Truckers (Welcome […]
Bryan Adams – 3Arena – Live Review
Bryan Adams – 3Arena – Live Review by Fran Winston 3Arena, Dublin, 30th June 2022 There are many people who still haven’t forgiven Bryan Adams for the song Everything I Do (I […]
A Call To You – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
A Call To You – Dublin Dance Festival – Review A Call To You – Catherine Young Dance 20 May—21 May We received our first indication that something was wrong on the […]
Q&A with Tom Creed – Director of Maria Stuarda
Q&A with Tom Creed – Director of Maria Stuarda Irish National Opera presents: Gaetano Donizetti – Maria Stuarda Dublin (Gaiety Theatre) – (Sunday 5, Tuesday 7, Thursday 9, Saturday 11 June) Cork […]
Album of the Week – 27/05/22
Album of the Week – 27/05/22 If you’re a fan of Bright Eyes, prepare to be very happy indeed! They’ve just released a multitude of older material, such as ‘A Collection of […]
Wilco – Cruel Country – Album Review
Wilco – Cruel Country – Album Review by Killian Laher Far from being the straight country album that the title and numerous interviews have implied, Wilco’s 12th album is more of a […]
The Mission – Button Factory – Live Review
The Mission – Button Factory – Live Review by Killian Laher The Mission – Live at the Button Factory, Dublin – 25/05/22 Followers of the so-called goth scene were out in force […]
Gary Numan –3Olympia – Gig Review
Gary Numan –3Olympia – Gig Review by Fran Winston Intruder Tour 2022 3Olympia Theatre, Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tuesday 24th May 2022 After much rescheduling of dates due to the pandemic, Gary […]
New Music – Say Sue Me 세이수미 – No Real Place
New Music – Say Sue Me 세이수미 – No Real Place There’s nothing particularly original about their sound, but they sure are a lot of fun. Korean band Say Sue Me has […]
Encantado – Dublin Dance Festival – Review
Encantado – Dublin Dance Festival – Review Encantado by Lia Rodrigues at the Abbey Theatre – 20th —21st May At the start of this production, the stage is in total darkness. Slowly, […]
Album of the Week – 19/05/22
Album of the Week – 19/05/22 Where are the weeks going? It’s nearly June, so almost halfway through the year already! It’s another good week for new releases, although not quite as […]
E.P. of Co-Aklan – Cathal Coughlan – Review
E.P. of Co-Aklan – Cathal Coughlan – Review by Killian Laher Cathal Coughlan follows up last year’s Songs of Co-Aklan with an EP of songs recorded around the same time. It opens […]
loscil – The Sails p.2 – Album Review
loscil – The Sails p.2 – Album Review by Killian Laher Not only is ambient artist Scott Morgan prolific but he is also at the top of his game in terms of […]
New Music – Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II
New Music – Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II Cathal Coughlan – Crow Mother II – (Kevin Sharkey Unrepentant Acid Mix) Cathal Coughlan follows up last year’s Songs of Co-Aklan album with […]
Whitesnake – 3Arena – Live Review
Whitesnake – 3Arena – Live Review by Fran Winston Whitesnake and Foreigner, with special guests Europe. 3Arena Dublin, 10th May 2022. Rock legends Whitesnake kicked off their farewell tour in Dublin’s 3Arena […]
The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention – Album Review
The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention – Album Review by Killian Laher The Smile is a project featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead along with jazz band Sons […]
Julia Jacklin – Album and Gig News
Julia Jacklin – Album and Gig News Some good news, with the return of Julia Jacklin to our world! She has just announced a triple spectacular of gig, album and single, as […]
Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone – Album Review
Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone – Album Review by Killian Laher James Graham of Twilight Sad and Aidan Moffat of Arab Strap are no strangers to collaborating with others, […]
Album of the Week – 06/05/22
Album of the Week – 06/05/22 There are so many good releases this week, that it’s actually quite hard to choose your favourite! Our old and dear friends !!! have released something […]
Tindersticks – National Concert Hall – Review
Tindersticks – NCH – Review Tindersticks at the National Concert Hall, Dublin “Any chance of a sad song?” yelled a bolshy member of the audience at Tindersticks’ first show in Ireland since […]
XOIOXO – ALYXIS – Live Collision – Review
XOIOXO – ALYXIS – Live Collision – Review As you enter the small space of the Cube in the Project Arts Centre, the performer is already on stage. There are no seats […]
Solas – Live Collision – Review
Solas – Live Collision – Review by Frank L. Performed by Maia Nunes Nunes’ statuesque presence fills the entire stage. This effect is achieved by Nunes standing in the centre of the […]
Viscera – Live Collision – Review
Viscera – Live Collision – Review by Frank L. Viscera created by Bhebhe&Davies Bhebhe&Davies is the collaborative practice of British-born South African performer and choreographer Nandi Bhebhe and Welsh artist Phoebe Davies. […]
Album of the Week – 29/04/22
Album of the Week – 29/04/22 This week sees the return of Frog Eyes! They broke up in 2018 and then announced their return a couple of months back! It’s fair to […]
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms – Album Review
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Endless Rooms – Album Review by Killian Laher If ever a band sounded like summer or optimism, it’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever. The Australian five-piece emerged six […]
Low – Vicar Street – Gig Review
Low – Vicar Street – Gig Review by Killian Laher A Review of Low at Vicar Street Dublin from the 26-04-22. Well, it’s fair to say gigs are well and truly back. […]
No More Workhorse 