Album of the Week – 02/05/20 Probably the most unusual release this week is Ride’s ‘Clouds in the Mirror’, which has been reimagined by Pêtr Aleksänder -AKA duo Tom Hobden (of Noah […]
Album of the Week – 02/05/20
Offerings – The Late David Turpin
Offerings – The Late David Turpin by David Turpin Offerings (2008-2020) is a collection of my favourite songs from twelve years of making music. Never having had anything resembling a ‘hit’, I’m not sure […]
New Speak Re-Imagined – Lyric Theatre – Review
New Speak Re-Imagined – Lyric Theatre – Review by Cathy Brown Episode 1 – 24th April Episode 2 – 1st May Episode 3 – 8th May Episode 4 – 15th May Renowned […]
Mark Lanegan -Straight Songs of Sorrow – Album Review
Mark Lanegan -Straight Songs of Sorrow – Album Review by Killian Laher Mark Lanegan has really upped his workrate in recent years, as well as this album he has just released an […]
Album of the Week – 25/04/20
Album of the Week – 25/04/20 First off, Other Lives have a right to feel seriously aggrieved! On a week they released a serious good album, they were pipped at the post […]
The Last of Us – Playstation Game Review
The Last of Us – Playstation Game Review by Oliver Mooney Platforms: PlayStation 3/ 4 The Last of Us is a video game by Naughty Dog Studios. It was first available on […]
The Strokes – The New Abnormal – Album Review
The Strokes – The New Abnormal – Album Review by Killian Laher The question is: Does anyone really need a new album by the Strokes? This is their first in seven years […]
Stage on Screen – 22-04-20
Stage on Screen – 22/04/20 This week’s trip into the world of Theatre on Screen gives us the wonderful Embers by Pan Pan. There’s also a hugely impressive piece called ‘Betroffenheit’ which […]
Album of the Week – 18/04/20
Album of the Week – 18/04/20 Some interesting new releases this week with Ron Sexsmith (HERMITAGE) and EOB – Earth, which is Ed O’Brien of Radiohead fame. There’s also a new album […]
Live Music Streams – Slow Moving Clouds, Baxter Dury and more…
Live Music Streams – Slow Moving Clouds, Baxter Dury and more… While it’s never going to replace being at a gig, there are a lot of interesting live streams taking place this […]
Other Lives – For Their Love – Album Review
Other Lives – For Their Love – Album Review by Killian Laher American band Other Lives return five years after their last album with their latest release. The first thing you notice […]
Stage on Screen – 15-04-20
Stage on Screen – 15/04/20 The days may continue to blend into one, but there are still some great things to watch on line! If you’re not watching some of these, you […]
Album of the Week – 11/04/20
Album of the Week – 11/04/20 If you’re suffering from withdrawal from the world of film/ theatre and live music, the one thing that is almost unaffected is recorded music, with the […]
Cowboy Junkies – Ghosts – Album Reviews
Cowboy Junkies – Ghosts – Album Reviews by Killian Laher It seems to be all about ghosts at the minute, with this time Cowboy Junkies theming a surprise album about them. This […]
Stage on Screen – Fight Back Festival – 07/04/20
Stage on Screen – Fight Back Festival – 07/04/20 The New Theatre have come up with a lovely idea with a new “online theatre festival for Irish audiences to discover short plays […]
James Elkington – Ever-Roving Eye – Album Review
James Elkington – Ever-Roving Eye – Album Review by Killian Laher James Elkington returns with his second solo album, three years after his debut, Wintres Woma. It’s a kind of old-fashioned, singer-songwriter […]
Album of the Week – 03/04/20
Album of the Week – 03/04/20 In a chaotic world, there’s something lovely about the safe sounds of M. Ward. It was impossible to ignore his new release, so sit back and […]
Nine Inch Nails – Ghosts V-VI – Album Review
Nine Inch Nails – Ghosts V-VI – Album Review by Killian Laher If ever there was a man to soundtrack a dystopia, it’s Trent Reznor. Nine Inch Nails have just surprise-released Ghosts […]
Album of the Week – 28/03/20
Album of the Week – 28/03/20 This weeks sees the release of some big hitters in the form of Pearl Jam and Sufjan Stevens. The Sufjan album has been described by some […]
Pearl Jam – Gigaton – Album Review
Pearl Jam – Gigaton – Album Review by Killian Laher If ever we needed a new Pearl Jam album, it’s in these dark times we are enduring. This is their first album […]
The Perfect Candidate – Film Review
The Perfect Candidate – Film Review by Hugh Maguire Director: Haifaa Al-Mansour Writers: Haifaa Al-Mansour, Brad Niemann Stars: Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Mila Al Zahrani Everything is possible with commitment. […]
Last Museum Open in Ireland?
Last Museum Open in Ireland? Are you suffering from a lack of Visual Art in your life with all the museums in Ireland closed? Fear not, noble reader, as there is one […]
Album of the Week – 13/03/20
Album of the Week – 13/03/20 Despite the madness going on in the world, there’s some great new music released this week! There’s a new album from Deap Lips who are a […]
Interview with Sian Ní Mhuirí – The Lonsdale Project
Interview with Sian Ní Mhuirí – The Lonsdale Project Theatremaker Sian Ní Mhuirí of theatre company Super Paua talks to No More Workhorse about her latest play THE LONSDALE PROJECT, mostly aimed […]
William Shatner Live on Stage – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review
William Shatner Live on Stage – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston March 10th 2019, Bord Gais Energy Theatre William Shatner needs no introduction. As a pop culture icon […]
Dakota Suite – This Drowning Light – Album Review
Dakota Suite – This Drowning Light – Album Review by Killian Laher Although Chris Hooson has declared that Dakota Suite is no more, he has left his loyal listeners with one, final, […]
Film Releases This Week – 11-03-20
Film Releases This Week – 11-03-20 This week seems some interesting new films. The best of them is probably Calm with Horses, which we’re recommending! Otherwise, there’s Bacurau from Brazil and a […]
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 10-03-20
Theatre in Dublin this Week – 10-03-20 CONVID-19 – Some/ Most Theatres Are Closed – Please Check With Theatre As part of the Patrick’s Day Festival, we have Where We Live (which […]
Live Music in Dublin – 09-03-20
Live Music in Dublin – 09-03-20 CONVID-19 – Some/ Most Venues Are Closed – Please Check with Venue This week we have the start of the St Patrick’s Festival gigs, which include […]
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