One from the Crate: Ghost Estates
Ghost Estates, it has to be said, are owed substantial credit for turning me on to the Irish music scene. While the first vinyl album I ever bought was Daft…
Mainland European Comics: An Intro
When it comes to comic books, many of us have a specific picture in our mind; the American superhero comic. This style of comic has grown in popularity over the…
One to Watch: Jack Garratt.
You might be asking; who is Jack Garratt? But I can guarantee you that come the end of 2016, his will be a household name. With a unique voice sometimes…
Christmas Movies of the 1990s
90s kids assemble! This list will not only take you on a walk down memory lane (the scene when little Macaulay Culkin slaps aftershave on his face, right?), but the…
Light on Concrete: Drawsoc go from Strength to Strength
Image courtesy of UCD Drawsoc In UCD for many years, it was difficult for those interested in the arts to find something for them. Many people would walk up to…
Review: Eirtakon 2015
Niamh Crosbie reviews Eirtakon, which took place over the weekend of November 13th 2015. One of Dublin’s most iconic venues was taken over by colour and excitement on the weekend…
Kevin O’Reilly talks to Rhos Horan of Raglans about the easy-going band’s upward trajectory and success.
Having met through a collection of different bands and through school Ste, Conn, Rhos and Dan came together to make some “good music” and that’s certainly what they did. Drawing…
Films of the World: No End (Kielsowski, 1985)
Barry Monahan reviews Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski’s politically charged No End; the first in a new series of international film reviews. Widely regarded as a cult classic for three decades,…
Abbey Street Aftermath
On October 12th, Diplo came to The Academy on Abbey Street to play alongside UCD Ents DJS. Those who went saw all the shenanigans, including him trying to get girls…
One From the Crate: Bicep
Not a new release by any stretch of the imagination, the Satisfy remixes have been knocking around Dublin since 2014. Bicep should need no introduction for those with any interest…
Albums to Watch Out For
Half Moon Run- Sun Leads Me On Release Date: 23rd October Montreal based indie-rock band Half Moon Run appear to have burst out of nowhere in the past 3 years.…
Wyvern Lingo: Subside
Bray Trio Karen Cowley, Saoirse Duane and Caoimhe Barry sit down with Kevin O’Reilly ahead of their Ireland and UK Tour to talk about where they’ve come from and where…