Music
The Kaleidoscope that is Chromakopia
When I listen to a new album in full, I believe the only way to experience it properly is by closing my eyes and painting a picture of it in my head. With this album Read more…
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Film
Ranking the Best Song performances at the 2024 Oscars from the least to the most impressive
Since 1984, it has been a tradition for the songs nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars to be performed live during the awards ceremony each year. Whether that be Cynthia Ervio singing Stand Read more…
DCU News
Drama Semester One: A Retrospective on ‘A Murder Mystery Musical’
Last semester’s ‘A Murder Mystery Musical’ was a smash hit! The musical, written by Jack Shannon-Nolan and Shane O’Loughlin, was incredibly well received by the large numbers who attended. As DCU Drama moves on to Read more…
Music
The Impact of Taylor Swift
How she went from one of the most hated celebrities to one of the most loved within just a few years Taylor Swift’s rapid rise to stardom started at just the young age of 14, Read more…
Articles
Navy Blue’s ‘Ways of Knowing’ Review – An Exercise in Growth.
Model, skater, artist. Sage Elsesser can do it all. Yet, in ‘Ways of Knowing’, Sage ignores his achievements and focuses on his family and growth. Read more…
Music
The Many Eras of Taylor Swift
Swift knows “all too well” that, as a woman in the entertainment industry, a sustainable career requires continuously regaining audience attention through innovation. Read more…
Music
Check Out these Unmissable Acts Hitting our Shores in 2023
With such a wide variety of artists spanning all genres, music lovers of every kind can be sure to find an event fitting their taste this year. Read more…
Music
Despite the Hiatus, Hozier is as Relevant Today as He’s Ever Been
Hozier’s upcoming EP Eat Your Young and upcoming concert shows the devoted fanbase he had before haven’t gone away. Read more…
Music
Inhaler: Cuts and Bruises Review – A Band That Has Found their Sound
Inhaler emerged in the Irish music scene a few years ago in the now-standard format for a group of lads from Dublin – an indie-rock band with a confident singer as the frontman, producing bold songs about love and young adulthood with the odd guitar riff to match the mood. Read more…
Music
What’s Behind Rihanna’s Superbowl Backlash?
It may be that Rihanna’s unbothered nature touches a nerve with these conservatives. Read more…
Articles
Wild Youth to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023
Wild Youth has been selected as the Irish Eurovision 2023 entry, after a tightly contested race in The Late Late Show’s Eurosong national selection. The band saw off bookies favourite CONNOLLY to win the competition by two Read more…
Music
Flowers – The New Self-Love Anthem
It’s been nearly two weeks since the return of pop icon Miley Cyrus with her new song “Flowers” and iconic is the best word for it! Read more…
Articles
Explainer: What is amyloidosis, the rare form of blood cancer that Aslan legend Christy Dignam is battling?
Irish music legend Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care for a rare form of blood cancer, amyloidosis. The Aslan singer, aged 62, has been suffering with the disease since March 2013, with his family caring Read more…
Music
TradFest Kicks Off its 18th Year in Dublin
Ireland’s biggest trad and folk festival, TradFest is returning to Dublin City this week, celebrating music and Irish culture for its 18th year running. Read more…
Articles
Eurovision hopeful John Lydon calls contest “disgusting”
John Lydon, also known as former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten, has called the Eurovision Song Contest “disgusting” and “absolutely awful”, despite vying to represent Ireland in it this year. When asked in an interview on Read more…
Music
“Her Loss” is also Our Loss – Album Review
It’s clear from Drake’s legendary and fruitful discography that he is capable of so much more than this tired album. Read more…
Music
Taylor Swift – Midnights Review
Reputation and Folklore have had a baby – and it is glorious. Read more…
Music
A Night to Remember at DCU Freshers Fest
There was a place for everyone, whether you wanted to be dancing in a sea of bodies, or just dance with some headphones on with your friends. Read more…
Articles
Rhinestone pop melodies and sing-along self-loathing are in abundance on CMAT’s delightful If My Wife New I’d Be Dead
One of many Irish artists to break through during the pandemic, Dunboyne’s Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, has successfully cemented herself as one to watch in the upcoming decade. Read more…
Music
Brand new Night & Day Festival lineup announced
The Zutons, Villagers, John Grant and Orla Gartland will headline the first ‘Night & Day’
music festival which will take place in September in Clonalis House, Castlerea.
The lineup, which was announced at a launch event last week at The Workman’s Club in
Dublin, will also feature The Mary Wallopers, Cathy Davey, Moxie, Alana Henderson, Paddy
Dennhey, Columbia Mills, Amy Montgomery and Soda Blonde. Read more…
Music
Jamal Edwards, music executive and entrepreneur, dies aged 31
Ed Sheeran, Dave and Idris Elba have paid tribute this week to Jamal Edwards after he
passed away on Sunday morning. Read more…
Music
Longitude Festival- What to expect
Two years without scouring the internet for the ‘it’ outfit as well as dousing yourself in glitter and heading out into the sun with your friends to have a boogie to some of your favourite artists, we can finally all let out that deep breath we’ve been holding for way too long. Read more…
Music
Mitski dances with dread on Laurel Hell
Already one of the most celebrated indie rock songstresses of the past decade, Mitski’s star has risen even further since the release of her critically acclaimed 2018 record Be The Cowboy, picking up an even bigger audience thanks to many of her songs garnering popularity on TikTok. Read more…
Music
The Weeknd provides synth pop perfection in Dawn FM
Fresh off the staggering success of his previous album After Hours and following a controversial snub at the Grammys, expectations were high for new music from The Weeknd. Read more…
Film
All Too Well-A True Display of Taylor Swifts Talent
Taylor Swift is taking back what’s hers. It started with rerecording Fearless and she’s showing no sign of slowing down. Read more…