I’m not sure how long I’ve seen this play circling the city, as is often the case with one man/ woman shows, when they’re good they just run and run! This is […]
The Wheelchair on my Face – Civic Theatre – Tallaght, Dublin – Review
The Dodos support Calexico – Olympia – 14-02-13
This is always a struggle, when you prefer the support band to the main act! I’ve only gone to a gig on about four occasions to see the support act and amazingly […]
DJ Shadow – All Basses Covered Download
I wish I could say things like this without people laughing at me. “I don’t care if I get kicked out of every rich kid club on the planet. I will never […]
Jim Jones Revue – Whelans – 24th Jan
Feeling a bit blue after a steady diet of wine and turkey for the last few weeks? Need something that will blow away the cobwebs a little? This could be just about […]
Wimbledon Green – Seth – Review
Wimbledon Green is one of the most unusual comics I’ve read in many years, and this is largely down to the way it was created. According to the introduction to the piece […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 1st – 6th Jan 2013
Even a workhorse takes the odd day off, so this is a day late this week! Ok, maybe I just forgot yesterday was Monday. So what’s new with the new year? Actually, […]
The Hunt – Movie Reviews
Those paying attention will already know what we thought of this one, as it nestled in at number three in the Best Movies of 2012 list! This movie seems to be perfectly […]
Mark Eitzel Irish Tour
And here was me worried he wouldn’t make it to Dublin at all, when in fact he’s here for the week! A gig in Kilkenny is the real surprise, but obviously there’s […]
Movies – 28-12-12
The last movie post of the year! Yes, that’s right, it’s Friday, even though it doesn’t seem like it, so there’s a batch of new movies released. So who would be crazy […]
Best Movies of 2012
Our views on movies 10-06 are here. 10. Frankenweenie -. See our review here. 9. Beast of the Southern Wild -. Our review is here. 8. Moonrise Kingdom – A Wes Anderson […]
Late Christmas Presents – Frightened Rabbit
Another nice Christmas present for you guys, even if it is a little bit late. Scott Hutchison suggest a donation to the Cystinosis Foundation UK, if you like what you hear! They […]
Best Movies of 2012 – #10-06
10. Frankenweenie – Definitely my favorite kid’s movie of this year, this was Tim Burton back to his best! The story was sweet and sad and the animation was dazzling. The last […]
Things to Do in Dublin – 24th – 30th December
I think the message this week is, go home and spend time with your loved ones, because that’s what the art world is doing! There’s a few events on around the city, […]
Christmas Presents – Trashcan Sinatras – My Christmas Dream
Yes, even the Trashcans are getting in on the spirit of giving this Christmas. It’s a bit cheesy, but it’s still the trashcans, so therefore I love it! You can download the […]
Deputy Fuzz – Whelans – 21-12-12
As the dust settles following the Fuzzies triumphant return to the stage we are left to wonder was it all a dream? Or did the world really end last night? We’ll never […]
Christmas Presents – Grizzly Bear – Shields for Piano
Edward Droste @edwarddroste “Think we sound smooth? Well shit just got smoother. Seasons Greetings from myself and the Grizz gang 2 u!” The Grizzly ones explore their love of stock photos and […]
Movies – 21-12-12
The second last week of the year, and strangely a few good new releases, something I really wasn’t expecting to be honest. I’m very interested in seeing ‘My life of Pi‘ as […]
How I found God – Life of Pi
This was originally posted in June 2010, but I thought it was fitting with the release of the new movie! Enjoy… I was at a party in a flat above Hogans a […]
Rejjie Snow AKA Lecs Luther – Button Factory – Dec 27th
The single that introduced Rejjie Snow (AKA Lecs Luther) to the music scene was called ‘Dia Dhuit’. If you listen to the music below, this may slightly confuse, as there’s nothing very […]
Christmas Presents – The End of the World!
With only a few hours to go until oblivion or the promised land, depending on your view of things, here’s some relaxing music to listen to, to while away the few short […]
Want to know what a 3D-printed album sounds like?
Nirvana, Pixies? Now you know… and it’s not good. Yet. http://www.wired.com/design/2012/12/3-d-printed-record/
Christmas Presents – 4AD Sampler
More free junk from those record companies that love you, and want to give you things! Yes, 4AD have a free sampler going for the cost of an email addres (and a […]
Deputy Fuzz – Interview with Kidd Jones
It’s been 10 years since Deputy Fuzz were around. How come you guys decided to get back together? Well I think it’s more of a one-off gig really. James and I would […]
Christmas Presents – Halves – Live at the Unitarian Church – Free Download
‘Tis the season, I guess. The wonderful Halves are giving away a live album, but only for the next six days! Get your act together and sample the delights of Halves live. […]
Gig Guide – 19-12-12
Yes, that’s right, the return of the most erratic and opinionated gig guide in cyber space! The best news today is that Kendrick Lamar is coming to Vicar Street in January! Not […]
The Magistrate – National Theatre Live – Odeon Cinema – Point Village
John Lithgow is one of those performers who is always up to something interesting. The last major role I saw him in, was as a high functioning serial killer in Dexter, as […]
Public Service Broadcast – Button Factory – 31st May 2013
To have a gig announced in the Button Factory before their first album is even released, there has to be something special about a band, and that seems to be the case […]
Matthew Bark’s Albums of 2012
Only 5 albums? Yes. Only 5. There were many others I liked during the year but the following held my attention for the longest. #FIVE Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded/ […]
Angel Olsen – Acrobat
See what you think of the below. It’s from Chicago based Singer song writer Angel Olsen. If you’re interested in reading more about her, here’s an interview she did with Fader.com. You […]
No More Workhorse 