Hemlines: 21 Candles – Electronic Sheep
Electronic Sheep were intent on colouring outside the lines from the start... Now, over two decades down the line, Delany and Aherne still boast sizzling levels of creative chemistry.
Bitesize: Hot and Cool – Stoneybatter
The people’s republic of Stoneybatter has been welcoming people to its borough since the days of the Vikings, so its recently acquired moniker as Ireland’s coolest neighbourhood comes as no…
Book Review: Flèche – Mary Jean Chan
A question opens Mary Jean Chan’s debut poetry collection, Flèche. ‘Who will read this slim volume of mine, and with what preconceptions?’
Tom Lawlor and Maria Schweppe Co-directors of the Bram Stoker Festival
We talk to Tom Lawlor and Maria Schweppe about their plans for 2019, and engage in a spot of idle speculation about the kind of things the creator of Dracula…
Just Eat: Susan Bell Operations Manager WOWBURGER
WOWBURGER has been steadily growing in popularity since opening its first Dublin outlet four years ago. Operations Manager, Susan Bell, talks to us about patties, potato buns and the secrets…
Behind The Pass: Alison Tierney – Dax
Overrated, Underrated and best meal... We go Behind The Pass with Chef Alison Tierney of Dax.
Audio Review: Vivian Girls – Memory
Raucous acolytes of Spector’s wall of sound, Vivian Girls were a series proposition back in the days when people would routinely use the word “blogosphere”.
Artsdesk: Quiet At The Back! Mandy O’Neill
Taken over a four-year period in different schools in Dublin, O’Neill has captured stark images of children going to school in the midst of austerity measures.
Cinema Review: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
“Farmageddon is perfectly fine Sunday afternoon entertainment, but anyone expecting anything as transcendental as Wallace and Gromit is better off watching The Wrong Trousers for the 30th time.”
Design: Sticks and Hones – Jonny Boyle
Jonny Boyle is testing out Sticks, his Omakase concept, through a series of acclaimed pop-ups.
Roadmap: Being Frank – Robert Frank by Rich Gilligan
"I had a plan to make a small zine from the photos I’d shot that day, but it never happened. This first photo was meant to be the cover of…
Bitesize: The Regional Series at The Exchequer in Ranelagh
Over the past few months chef Marty Montgomery and sommelier Javier Tena have been wowing diners at The Exchequer in Ranelagh with a fascinating regional food and wine pairing series.
Hemlines: Samhain Chic – Sabat
Those keen to kindle their inner sorceress this month should consult Sabat, a spellbinding indie mag whose features merge witchcraft and womanhood.
Audio Review: Frankie Cosmos – Close It Quietly
On Close It Quietly, the prompt successor to 2017’s Vessel, Greta Kline, the captain of Frankie Cosmos’ bedroom-pop universe, attempts to guide her songs down a more linear path.
GET YOUR DRUID ON THIS HALLOWEEN WITH SOME OF IRELAND’S BEST MUSICIANS AT PÚCA FESTIVAL
Embrace Your Inner ‘SPIRIT’ and enter the ‘other’ world at an array of exciting events and gigs across Athboy, Trim and Drogheda from 31 October until 2 November.
Book Review: The Big Yaroo – Patrick McCabe [New Island Books]
McCabe skillfully channels Francie’s voice to paint alternate realities that take in characters from his past and present.
Bitesize: Christmas Bookings At Charlotte Quay
With Yuletide celebrations now firmly on the horizon, thoughts turn to festive get togethers and wrapping up the year with friends and acquaintances in convivial surroundings.
Cinema Review: A Bump Along The Way
"The performances are stellar. Gallagher does a fine job of pulling off a tricky role in which she has to be both likeable and somewhat irresponsible."