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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Bullet Swallower- Review
“Elizabeth Gonzales James so accurately and delicately portrays a patriarchal Mexican society which is suffering from poverty, violence inflicted by white Americans on the border, and toxic masculinity… The Bullet Swallower is a triumph of contemporary literature.”
Lauren reviews Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ book, The Bullet Swallower.
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A Return to Adventure- Riddle Of Fire Review
“The kids are bad-mouthed and snarky, many of the adults have a childlike dopiness. It makes for an equal playing field when the kids inevitably try get their own back on the so-called “woodsy bastards” for wronging the Three Immortal Reptiles.”
Adelaide reviews Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire.
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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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