Music
Deerhunter kick off their European tour in Whelans
Whelan’s was jammed as the Atlanta based rock band took over the place for two shows that kick started their 2019 European tour.
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Television
Watchmen mirrors the brutal reality of the US political landscape
Ostensibly a remix rather than direct adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic 1987 comic, HBO’s “Watchmen” offers a contemporary political perspective on one of the core texts of modern superhero fiction, introducing a largely new cast Read more…
Music
The backing track to Dublin City
A new wave of young buskers have taken over the streets of Dublin. Competing for peak times and areas could cause busking wars but they are all part of a supportive community, says singer songwriter Read more…
Television
Life in the apocalypse is just what you would expect in Netflix’s “Daybreak”
What’s life like in the apocalypse? According to “Daybreak”, it’s like a mash-up between Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Mad Max.
Articles
Escape rooms rising in popularity
Escape rooms are a relatively new concept that only rose to prominence in that last five years, but now in Ireland, there are over 20 escape rooms on offer, with at least six in Dublin Read more…
Food
The benefits of turmeric
Like many Asian spices, turmeric is also known to have many health benefits and has been used as a form of traditional medicine.
Music
Kanye tries his Kanye best on latest solo effort
Kanye’s irrefutable egoism impedes his artistic focus on his new gospel-inspired album, “Jesus is King”.
Music
The musicians helping to make climate change a cultural movement
Pop stars such as Lil Dicky are using their music and huge followings to raise awareness of climate change. This social media and music driven activism shows that a boiling point has been reached in Read more…
Articles
Religion and young people in a modern world
Kanye West has recently switched his attention from the red hat wearing leader of the “Free” World to a different kind of controversial figurehead, God.
Books
House of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin off
If you are still suffering from post Game of Thrones blues, then fear no more.
Music
Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release
It’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album,”Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and Read more…
Articles
Life after the end of a long relationship
Break ups are never easy and dealing with a break up after a long-term relationship, let’s say a year plus, can be a tedious, hurtful and lonely process but here is a quick walk through Read more…
Music
Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” album stands the test of time
Nirvana released their “MTV Unplugged in New York” live album 25-years-ago, and to this day it has remained a reminder of the legacy of the band.
Articles
The e-boy and e-girl culture
The e-boy and the e-girl – one of the newest subcultures that has manifested on the internet. Different from the subcultures of punks, mods and goths of the past, it’s rare that you’ll see the Read more…
Television
Fractured fails to stray from classic thriller tropes
From the onset, there is a sense of foreboding in the new Netflix thriller, “Fractured”. This is possibly due to the fact that the plot of the movie seems very familiar to “Shutter Island” and “Flight Read more…
Articles
The importance of understanding a friend’s disability or illness
Chronic disabilities and illnesses hold an emotional weight that only those who have come into direct contact with these conditions can understand.
Film
It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus
As the evenings grow darker and colder, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind – snuggling up with a hot chocolate, and a Halloween movie to ring in the season.
Music
Two Door Cinema Club send knickers flying in Dublin concert
The set list is taped to the ground beside three microphones with each member of the band armed with a glass of water, a pint of Guinness and a towel.
Television
Criminal highlights the lasting nature of crime dramas
Netflix’s new police procedural anthology series, Criminal, throws out the tried and tested format for something more intense and claustrophobic.
Halloween
Halloween movie watch list for those cosy nights in
As you grow up Halloween becomes less of an opportunity to knock on doors and ask for sweets, but rather buying your own sweets and locking yourself in your own house.
Halloween
Best Halloween costume ideas for this spooky season
With spooky season just around the corner, there is plenty of competition with thinking outside the box. I am going to provide you with some ideas on where to buy the best affordable Halloween costumes, Read more…
Books
Pippa O’Connor Ormond on living your best life
Model, author, mother, wife and successful business woman – Pippa O’Connor Ormond has done it all. A true girl boss. Pippa wrote her first book in 2016. However, in her second book The Pippa Guide: Read more…
Lifestyle
Getting thrifty with Swifty
From country singer to global goddess, Taylor Swift’s style has dramatically changed, just like her music. She has come a long way since (insert ex-boyfriends name here) and throughout the years she has been pictured Read more…
Lifestyle
To bulk or not to bulk?
Considering either bulking or cutting to try and achieve your goals? Eoin Harte is here to help you find out what’s best for you. Read more…
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