Who would dare go up against Santa? Who would battle such a mighty adversity to try and get the attention of the masses? Well, basically no one! The only big release this […]
New Movie Releases – 20-12-13
History – Project Arts Centre – Review
“I thought that if you had an acoustic guitar Then it meant that you were a Protest Singer” – Shakespeare’s Sister – The Smiths This is an unusual piece of work by […]
Best Albums of 2013 – No 20 – 11
Just in case you missed yesterday’s installment, here is 30-21. So, we’re almost there, see what you think of those included below… 20. Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City – […]
Stoner – John Williams – Book Review
It was the intriguing story behind this book that caught my attention initially. The novel was first published in America fifty years ago. At the time it sold no more than 2,000 […]
Competition – Win tickets to Hootenanny 2013 – Dec 31st – Grand Social
What better way to usher in a new year than to be in the presence of DJ royalty? Yes, the bold Donal Dineen is one of the highlights of the Hootenanny in […]
Best Albums of 2013 – No 30 – 21
List season is upon us, so stay tuned for our ‘Best of 2013’ series over the next week or so. We’ll try and have it wrapped up before the big day! For […]
Coen Brothers Season – Lighthouse Cinema
You know those long afternoons during the Christmas where you’re going slowly mental at home? Well, I have the perfect cure, with a season of the best of the Coen Bros at […]
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly – Breaking Dad – Preview
The perfect Christmas present? Possibly. The Legend of our times that is Ross O’Carroll-Kelly is back on stage in Dublin next April, with a a tale of what Dublin could be like […]
Sean Millar – C48 – Album Review
This album is an understated affair with a variety of sounds/ moods all linked by Dr. Millar’s soft voice and quick wit. This is Sean’s sixth album to date, and ‘C48’ owes […]
Mirror, Mirror, Off the Wall – New Theatre – Review
There’s nothing like a bit of light entertainment in the run up to Christmas to get you in the festive spirit. I know that Panto’s are abounding across Dublin at the moment; […]
Young Hearts – Good Year – New Year’s Eve – Christ Church
New Year’s Eve is always one of those nights, every venue is stuffed and they’re always playing awful music. So why not spend it with the Young Hearts, in a great venue […]
HISTORY – Project Arts Centre – Interview with Gerard Kelly
THEATREClub have never been afraid to tackle the big subjects. Now following on from the award winning Heroin, and The Family; they bring us the final part in the trilogy about Ireland: […]
Camera Lucida – Roland Barthes – Book Review
What is a Photograph by Sean Sheehan Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes (Vintage Classics) Photography Degree Zero: Reflections on Roland Barthes’s Camera Lucida, edited by Geoffrey Batchen (MIT Press) No self-respecting student […]
New Music – Nils Frahm – Toilet Brushes
Nils Frahm is German musician and composer, who is based in the home of electronic music, Berlin. If you like what you hear below, you should check out this web site for […]
Deltron 3030 – Button Factory – Gig Review
What’s the hardest thing for a band to do? To get a crowd jumping on a Sunday night. Well Deltron 3030 achieved that in spades, and even the support act had the […]
Things to do in Dublin this week (16-12-13 – 22-12-13)
Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas! Well, almost. This week will bring us to the 22nd, and we’ll all be running around like mad people, but there should still be time for a […]
TV Round Up of 2013
As everyone knows by now its the time of the year for all the “Best of” lists and why should TV be any exception. The Huffington Post recently published its top 10 […]
New Music – Carriages – Iron and Fire – Twisted Pepper tonight!
Ireland has a long history of producing music in a certain genre. Maybe it is the shadow of U2 cast down from on high, but we tend to produce lots of bands […]
New Movie Releases – 13-12-13
Who would dare to go up against the mighty Hobbit? Who would be mad enough to battle the long standing franchise for the punter’s bucks? Well, basically no one, as there’s only […]
AntiMidas or, Bankers in Hades – Samuel Beckett Theatre – Review
Opera AntiMidas, or, Bankers in Hades The Banking Meltdown Opera I went along to this opera not knowing exactly what to expect. It seems like there is a hugely diverse opera scene […]
Long Range Gig Forecast – December Dublin Gig Guide
Yes, there are the big announcements of Elbow and Arcade Fire/ Pixies that have been added to the list. There’s also St. Vincent, who be playing her new single below (Birth in […]
Free Asthmatic Kitty Digital Sampler – Sufjan Stevens and More…
‘Tis the season. Expect lots of freebies over the next few weeks, as lots of record companies want to share the love with you. Why reject it? Let Love in, as the […]
New Music: Twin Forks – Whelans – March 20th 2014
Twin Forks are a four piece from Florida of all places and have been causing a fuss with their debut ep. Their debut album is due early in the new year, and […]
Rose Lawless Cabaret – Lumière Liberté – Chancery Lane – Friday 13th December
This event has come as a hot tip from one of our writers, so if you’re at a loose end on Friday, there’s nowhere better to be. Check out the fantastic video […]
The Yule Tide Tales – Theatre upstairs – Review
The Yule Tide Tales, Theatre upstairs at Lanagan’s Bar. A glittering selection box of festively themed theatrical treats is currently on offer at Theatre Upstairs. Step out of the hustle and bustle […]
60 Minutes in Dublin – New Theatre – Review
60 Minutes in Dublin is a collection of short pieces, held together loosely on the theme of life in Dublin. They are written and performed by a bunch of young, talented Irish […]
Book Reviews – The House on Parkgate Street by Christine Dwyer Hickey and New Planet Cabaret
The House on Parkgate Street and other Dublin stories – Christine Dwyer Hickey The House on Parkgate Street and other Dublin stories tells of Dublin through the ages. Written by award winning […]
Jupiter Ascending – Trailer
As I’m sure I’ve said before on this site, one of my friends has a theory that the Wachowski brothers (siblings) were killed after the first Matrix movie in some kind of […]
Pride and Prejudice – Gate Theatre – Review
It’s Christmas so it must be time for a crowd-pleaser in the Gate. While ‘Pride and Prejudice’ may not be have the seasonal appeal of ‘A Christmas Carol’, it has all the […]
No More Workhorse 