Editorial: Ending Things on a Positive Note
Kurt Vonnegut’s A Man Without a Country is a memoir comprised of the author’s greatest one-liners, the most memorable of which has a simple message: “The arts are not a way to make a living. Read more…
Kurt Vonnegut’s A Man Without a Country is a memoir comprised of the author’s greatest one-liners, the most memorable of which has a simple message: “The arts are not a way to make a living. Read more…
It was released as a surprise and in barely enough time to give it a full listen was being hailed as a classic; the immediate reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly said more Read more…
Bobby Aherne of No Monster Club is pretty damn close to how you would imagine, based on the output of his band No Monster Club. He’s funny, modest about the music he makes and very Read more…
Action Bronson’s Mr. Wonderful: Two Big Body Bes features on an album is two too many. RATKING’s 700 Fill: Any album with a Despot feature is worth listening to by virtue of that alone, doesn’t Read more…
This album, prematurely or not, is being labelled as one for the ages, and is getting mentioned in arguments over the Best Rapper Alive title. Offensive, ground-breaking and anchored in social awareness, To Pimp a Read more…
Looking at the line-up for Electric Picnic? Bit confused about who all the small guys are? No worries, we’re here to help you suss out the bottom line: Read more…
Katelyn Harrop takes a look at the debut album of the funky collaboration between Mayer Hawthorne and producer Jake One. Read more…
Spring has finally sprung. A week after the odd snowfall that inspired thousands of hilarious and totally original “lousy Smarch weather” social media posts, the sun is out, kind of, and it’s getting warm, kind Read more…
Scout Mitchell reviews the new album of former Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman, also known as Father John Misty. Read more…
Arts editor Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks at the curious treatment of Kanye West in the public eye and contrasts it with that of the Gallagher brothers. Read more…
As Lil Wayne looks to leave Cash Money Records and take Drake and Nicki Minaj with him, Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks at what the trio mean to Cash Money. Read more…
We’ve all heard the “Beck plays 14 instruments, Beyoncé has teams of writers” rhetoric lately, Odrán de Bhaldraithe queries why it is that people find this important. Read more…
Megan Roantree examines the controversy that arose after the release of Sia’s “Elastic Heart” video. Read more…
Scout Mitchell reflects on the decision of Arcade Fire’s Will Butler to go solo with his new album, Policy. Read more…
Ever the thoughtful crew, we sum up what you may have missed over the winter break. Read more…
The Suss’s editorial team round up the latest news in entertainment. Read more…
Bryan Grogan examines the phenomenon of Christmas songs: Bah humbug or festive banter? Read more…
The Suss team list their favourite albums, films, books and gigs of the year. Read more…
The Suss editorial staff have compiled a playlist to keep you warm across the freezing winter break. Read more…
Bryan Grogan reports from DCU DJ Society’s Boiler Room event that took place last week. Read more…
Following Taylor Swift’s decision to remove her whole discography from streaming service Spotify, Scout Mitchell analyses the fallout. Read more…
Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen interviews Bryan Rodecker, aka Infidelix, the American rapper making his way across Europe. Read more…
Stephen Keegan reviews the recent performance from Baltimore-based synthpop band Future Islands in Vicar Street. Read more…
Daniel O’Connor reviews the triumphant return of Ireland’s premiere singer-songwriter, Damien Rice. Read more…
Michelle Bourke takes a look at the BBC’s controversial decision to re-score the 2011 arthouse film Drive. Read more…