Interview: Chris Patterson, Producer of ‘Hostage to the Devil’
You may or may not know the name Father Malachi Martin. Martin is a Listowel-born priest who, after getting a secondary education in Dublin and studying philosophy for three years…
In Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
After 15 years of trying, Barry Sonnenfeld ( The Addams Family, Men in Black ) has finally been given his chance to direct ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ – now…
Album in Review: The xx – ‘I See You’
The prime feature of The xx is their sheer trendiness. Producer Jamie xx’s breakthrough solo debut could be heard on loop in Urban Outfitters and the like. In essence, The…
A Uniquely Irish Festival: Other Voices 2016
Music Editor Aoileann Kennedy spent a day dosing at Other Voices, in Dingle. Here’s what she thought of it. I pride myself on my ability to procrastinate. Last study week,…
Album in Review: Kate Tempest, ‘Let Them Eat Chaos’
If you have ever stumbled upon poet/musician Kate Tempest’s performance on the BBC, you most likely would have watched in wonder. In one grand non-stop portion, she abrasively blurted out…
Album in Review: Lady Gaga, ‘Joanne’
For her fifth album, Lady Gaga has side stepped into yet another genre. Leaving behind the gaudy disco of 2013’s ARTPOP and the smooth 2014 jazz collaboration with Tony Bennett…
In the Loop; Upcoming Artsy Events
Beardyman Live: Beardyman will be doing a night of improvisation along with MC Leen and Rob Lewis from the dream team on Sunday December 4th at the Sugar club. He…
The Art of the Cliff-Hanger
The Walking Dead returned recently for its seventh season, having cruelly kept fans waiting a full 7 months for a resolution to the previous episode’s conflict. But do television showrunners…
Interview: Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club were unquestionably the biggest breakout band of 2010. Their debut album ‘Tourist History’ was a massive success, winning the 2010 Choice Music Prize for best Irish…
The Decline of a Genre: Where Did the Rock Go?
Since 2010, rock music been struggling to find its place. The genre has experienced flashes of brilliance that have come and gone too fast like the New York City rock…
Internet Killed The Video Star
Film & TV Writer Muireann O’Shea examines the ever-changing landscape of television and the cultural frenzy of binge-watching. Have you seen the latest advertisements for Sky’s Box Set streaming service?…
Film in Review: SWISS ARMY MAN
Every now and again excellent films pass and go unnoticed or underappreciated. This can be due to their abstract plots, their unprecedented characters that defy audience expectations or because their…