On my list of people I’d like to see ruling the planet, Michael Franti would be front and centre, and I think anyone that has seen him play live would agree. He […]
Latest Gigs in Dublin – 18-02-14 – Michael Franti, Angel Olsen etc.
Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr – Review
Image above: Beachy Head Tripper Boat, 1967 by Tony Ray-Jones © National Media Museum Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr Review by Sean Sheehan Media Space, Science Museum, […]
Beck – Morning Phase – Album Review
This album is billed as “a sequel to Sea Change, the brooding 2002 record frequently mentioned as his masterpiece.” First off, was Sea Change a masterpiece? Secondly, can the album not stand […]
Andrew Weatherall Live at Waxwerks Part 1 & 2
5 hours of good music from Andrew Weatherall, and all of it free! Cool, huh. The second part of the Live at Waxwerks set is available here. The second installment in a […]
The Waiting Room – Civic Theatre – Review
The Waiting Room – Review by Helen O’Leary The waiting room of this play’s title refers to heaven’s holding room. Mick Doyle (Tristian Heanue) has the misfortune to find himself there at […]
Things to do in Dublin (17-02-14 – 23-02-14)
It’s a big week for Film in Dublin, with JDIFF in full flow. There’s also a lot of new things at the theatre, with Sive in the Abbey and Vortex at the […]
Book Review: “Worst.Person.Ever.” Douglas Coupland
Is Worst. Person. Ever. one of the worst novels ever written? No, but Douglas Coupland’s 14th novel is without a doubt his worst.novel.ever. I say this from the point of view of […]
TV Preview- Moone Boy, Doll and Em, Synecdoche, New York
The second season of Moone Boy arrives on our screens on Monday evening at 9pm on Sky 1. I often wonder if RTE ever have a slight twinge of regret as award […]
3 Kings – Theatre Upstairs – Review
The 3 Kings – Review by Frances Winston Single fathers have been in the news a lot in recent years as they fight for the same rights as women in their situation […]
Her – Movie Review
Her – Review by Niall Curran The inimitable Spike Jonze returns with his first film in four years and it is well worth the wait. Superbly crafted, this is Jonze’s most accessible […]
Dylan Tighe – Grand Social – 13-02-14 – Review
Dylan Tighe took to the stage of the Grand Social a little before 10 pm, with a pretty impressive band. On the night, Dylan was joined by Seán Mac Erlaine (This is […]
New Movie Releases – 14-02-14
Even a horse needs love, and it’s not just for the stud fees, so we’re all feeling very amorous here at the stables. So, what have the Gods of Hollywood delivered to […]
The Bastards (Les Salauds) – Movie Review
The Bastards (Les Salauds)- Review by Helen O’Leary This contemporary film noir is about a quest for revenge. Marco is a sea captain who returns to Paris to take vengeance for recent […]
The Art of Wedlock – Chancery Lane – Review
This was my first trip to Chancery Lane, and there’s always a sense of excitement about a new space in Dublin. It’s a small space at the side of a coffee shop […]
Dylan Tighe – Free CD at Album Launch tonight!
Another reason to head along to the Grand Social tonight, as if you needed it. Not only will you get to see upcoming artist Dylan, along with Seán Mac Erlaine on Bass […]
Gig Guide – 12-02-2014 – Ennio Morricone, Wild Beasts etc.
A few new additions to the upcoming fun, and the Wild Beasts are possibly the most exciting (I guess Ennio could take exception to that though!). Nutty Paolo is also in town, […]
Counter Culture – New Theatre – Review
Counter Culture – New Theatre – Review by Emily Elphinstone After a successful run in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre last year as one of Dublin Fringe Festival’s ‘Show in a Bag’ productions, Counter […]
Sun Kil Moon – Benji – Album Review
Those of you who pay even vague attention to such things will know that the Workhorse appreciates Mark Kozelek. We’ll admit he’s a bit of a moan, but when it comes down […]
Shenzhen: A Travelogue from China – Guy Delisle – Book Review
This is one of Guy Delisle’s earliest Travelogues, with a trip to Shenzhen, China to oversee the completion of a children’s cartoon in 1997. Delisle spent a three month period in China, […]
New Music – Candice Gordon – Sound Of Horns
Something a bit special, a lovely song and a nicely bizarre video to go along with it! Details below. Enjoy! We are excited to announce the release of the official Sound of […]
20,000 Days on Earth – with Nick Cave – Official Clip
Oh yes indeed, Mr. Cave is back with some sort of a movie which has been featuring in film festivals including Sundance, among others. The first clip has emerged onto the internet, […]
Things to do in Dublin (10-02-14 – 16-02-14)
Love is in the air…. everywhere I look around… do do do, do do do. Yes, it’s another one of those holidays created by greeting card companies, if you want to be […]
Breathless – Smock Alley – Review
Breathless By Joseph Kearney February 3rd to 15th 8pm Review by Joseph Kearney John McKenna has created a four woman piece. A man has stepped inside the minds of four women and […]
Mistaken for Strangers – Pavilion Theatre – 3rd April 2014
Here’s another chance to see the documentary on the National, made by the brother of the lead singer! Yes, the director is Tom Berninger, who went on tour with his brothers band […]
New Irish Music: Villagers – Occupy Your Mind (Video)
The song debuted last night on Zane Lowe’s BBC One show and this morning saw the unveiling of the official video for Villagers’ new – between-albums – single ‘Occupy Your Mind.’ It […]
JDIFF – Stanley Tucci – 15th Feb – Lighthouse Cinema
Stanley Tucci is one of those actors who has quietly had an amazing career in Hollywood. Just this week he is the voice of Leonardo Di Vinci in Mr. Peabody, and he […]
New Movie Releases – 07-02-14
This is almost a perfect week, three new releases, all of them good (well, Robocop is only kinda good, but that’s still better than I was expecting) and something for everyone. We […]
Gig Guide – 06-02-2014 – New Additions – Jurassic 5, Blind Boys etc.
This is almost a hip-hop version of the gig guide, with Jurassic 5 (17-6), Homeboy Sandman (06-03), Young Fathers (14-02-2014) and Schoolboy Q (27-05) all announcing gigs over the last few days. […]
Young Fathers – Dead – Album Review
This something out of left field, an unexpected sound that has caught my imagination over the last few weeks. You can tell the roots of their sound, with Massive Attack and other […]
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