Emma Sweeney

Works written by Emma Sweeney

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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Culture Film

The Achill Island Film Festival 2024 Presents: All Politics is Local

In Irish politics, ‘If you’re hungry enough, you’ll dig up the tar on the road with your teeth to get a vote.’ Unbelievably, your running partner poses a greater threat than the other parties, and the most thrilling and devastating competition arises from this internal rivalry.

This week, Emma takes a look at All Politics is Local which was showcased at the Achill Island Film Festival 2024

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Film

“Back to Black” – The Biopic That No, No, Nobody Wanted

This week Emma takes a look at Sarah Taylor-Johnson’s controversial biopic dedicated to Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” and the issues within the biopic genre.

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Music

Coastline Grass Club Release Party at The International Bar

This week, Emma writes about self-proclaimed funk, psychedelic, surf-rock band Coastline Grass Club’s latest gig in anticipation of their first EP.

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Culture Current Affairs Music

The Boycott of The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Continues…

With Eurovision season coming up, Emma takes a look at the attempted political secrecy and hypocrisy happening behind the scenes.

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Film

Nate Ki’s Modern Horror Folklore- Back Home Review

This week Emma takes a look at Nate Ki’s feature debut Back Home, as part of the Dublin International Film Festival, Making Waves: Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema.

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Music

“Trad Gone Bad” Four Piece Trad-Metal Band The Scratch Release New album “Mind Yourself”

This week Emma takes a look at the Dublin trad-metal band The Scratch with their latest release “Mind Yourself”.

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Music

“London” The Latest Release From Dublin-Based Alt Band Milk.

This week Emma takes a look at the latest release from the Dublin-based, alternative pop band Milk.

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Music

“Yard” – The Latest Release From Indie-rock Band Slow Pulp

This week Emma takes a look at the album “Yard”, the latest release from the Chicago-based indie rock band Slow Pulp.

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Literature

Unconscious Expressions of Misogyny in Claire Keegan’s “So Late in the Day”

This week Emma takes a look at the master of the short form Claire Keegan with her latest release “So Late in the Day”.

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