Review: Bjork Vulnicura
Few artists in recent years have mastered the tired concept that is the break-up album. However, pharm given the multitude of ideas and styles that Bjork has pulled off, whatever…
Getttin’ down with the Hot Sprockets
The Hot Sprockets sound like a band born in the wrong era. Though hailing from Dublin, thumb they sound as though they were reared by the Mississippi. Their soulful sound,…
Confessional Poetry: Sylvia Plath’s Colossus
I reject the idea that Sylvia Plath – any Confessional poet, diagnosis actually – is not worthy of the same level of respect and admiration as any other poet. Confessional…
The Interview: Was it worth the hype?
Shortly before Christmas Sony Entertainment caused massive controversy with the new James Franco and Seth Rogan collaboration, check The Interview. The premise of the film revolves around an American talk…
Introducing, the Wordsmith’s Apprentice
An aspiring novelist invites us into his world to gain some insight on his own writing expedition. This is his story. Nine months ago I embarked on the most arduous…
The perfect break-up albums for Valentines Day
Are you one of the masses that come this Valentines Day will be insisting that Valentines Day is just an excuse for the card and flower companies to bleed some…
Back to College Blues
Be it inertia after the long break, treat exam results and the suddenly looming deadlines the first few weeks back can sometimes leave us feeling a bit blue. What better…
Uptown Special Review
Fresh off the back of his innovative TED talk, there avid audiophile and super producer, site Mark Ronson teams up with fellow producer, cialis Jeff Bhasker (Jay Z, Fun, Kanye…
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy gets personal
Sometimes (lazily) described as “the American Radiohead”, ambulance Wilco has quietly been one of the best bands of the past fifteen years or so. Led by singer-guitarist Jeff Tweedy, their…
Restaurant Review: Koh
If you’re searching for scrumptious Thai or Asian food on a budget, look no further than Koh. Nestled in behind the Jervis Centre beside Boojum and Cactus Jacks, Koh is…
Pals: The Irish in Gallipoli
There is a very special exhibition currently going on at the National Museum of Ireland, for sale Collins Barracks. Pals: The Irish in Gallipoli is an intense theatrical performance in…
Resolution Revolution: Fitness
By the time this goes out it will have been nearly 4 weeks since we all called in the New Year, advice probably drunkenly and possibly singing. In my case…