Author: anfa collective

Creative Writing

Writer in the Rain

“Alone, under the floods of rain, I try
to rewrite my past with one wrist wrenching
across the page – erasing suffering
with one ragged dash through a paragraph.”

A creative piece from writer Jodie Reddin.

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Literature

The Secret Life of Insects — Review

The Secret Life of Insects features some of Bernardo Esquinca’s most critically acclaimed short fiction from the last two decades, as well as original stories…

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Culture Music

Electric Picnic Review 2024- The Good, The Bad and The Downright Messy 

“By the end of the weekend it was clear that every bit of eccentricity and excitement that came from Electric Picnic had come from the Irish, whether they be performers or audience. ”

Adam discusses his time at Electric Picnic 2024 in Stradbally.

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Comedy Fiction

The Three Little Pigs

Conor retells the classic story of the Three Little Pigs set in modern Ireland.

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Music

Echo Fold “Acceptance”- Single Review

“Whether you are someone who likes to dive into lyrical composition or just feel things out with the melody, this song will work for you.”

Adelaide reviews Dublin-based band Echo Fold’s latest single, Acceptance.

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Literature

Fragile Animals- Literature Review

“With a penchant for the macabre, Genevieve Jagger… defies genre conventions so deftly and with such certainty, that readers may be shocked to learn that this is the author’s first venture into long form writing”

Lauren reviews “Fragile Animals” by author Genevieve Jagger.

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Music

Annisya: “Pick Up”- Single Review

“The track… utilises elements from hip-hop, R&B and afrobeats… This mix of musical elements almost begs for the song to be listened to whilst laid back with a fruity cocktail in hand.”

Adam reviews the latest single, “Pick Up”, from artist Annisya

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Fiction

Jack and The Beanstalk

Conor gives the story of Jack and The Beanstalk a modern Irish twist…

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Music

The King of Disco-Punk Takes Malahide Castle: LCD Soundsystem Gig Review

“LCD Soundsystem’s show was an absolute spectacle, living up to the hype with a performance that left me in awe. The audience, a mix of varying ages, was treated to a perfect blend of high-energy anthems with ethereal disco melodies, creating an unforgettable music journey.”

This week, Emma reviews LCD Soundsystem’s biggest solo gig to date that took place at Malahide Castle.

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Music

Primavera Sound Barcelona- Review

“There is not a moment of this festival where one would be starved of seeing a musical performance unlike something they had ever seen before. Primavera offers every one of its guests a chance to see first hand what music is all about…”

Adam talks about his top five acts from Primavera Sound Festival.

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