• Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    July 16, 2014 - By 

    The first of this Planet of the Apes trilogy, 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, benefited enormously from the goodwill produced by exceeded expectations. The original series of films, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 sci-fi novel, existed in the public mind primarily as a vague collection of B-movie twists and lines of dialogue, ripe for sly parody. The first attempt at a modern remake, Tim Burton’s 2001 film, was muddled and saddled with an obtuse twist ending. There was room to go further. Rise, in which James Franco’s scientist raises the hyper-intelligent ape named Caesar and unwittingly develops…

  • In Photos: Hall & Oates @ The Olympia

    July 16, 2014 - By 

    We’re firmly of the opinion that Hall & Oates are one of the greatest pop bands to have ever existed. Last night they reeled in the years (namely the Eighties) to a sold-out Olympia Theatre in Dublin. Photographer Aaron Corr was there to shoot the show.

  • Longitude 2014 Must-Sees

    July 16, 2014 - By 

    Off to Marlay Park we go again. After a string of big-name acts performing at the venue these past few weeks, it’s time for Longitude to cap it all off. This is the second year of the festival, and though the line-up mightn’t be as strong as it was last year, there are most certainly a whole host of top acts to catch at this year’s festival. Here are a few of our favourites and a Spotify playlist for your pre-festival persual. Friday Bombay Bicycle Club They might be an obvious choice, but Bombay Bicycle Club are really one of…

  • Beyond Berghain: The Authentic Berlin Experience

    July 17, 2014 - By 

    If you have recently thought of visiting, moving to, or simply losing a weekend in Berlin, let me first of all congratulate you. Your sense of judgement is sound. In the words of Metronomy – if you’ve got to go to Berlin… GO. Everyone knows Berlin is quite actually the Laney Boggs of the world. Even when it wasn’t “hot” (thanks Cold War), David Bowie was living here, for Christ’s sake. And, again, like She’s All That, no one was particularly surprised that the moment Berlin took off her glasses (bye bye Wall), she became a shit-hot babe. But, sadly…

  • Stream: SlowPlaceLikeHome – Luna

    July 15, 2014 - By 

    Having caught our ear a few months back, Donegal producer Keith Mannion AKA SlowPlaceLikeHome has released his second single proper, the beguiling ‘Luna’. Lifted from Mannion’s forthcoming debut album, titled Romola, the track is a wonderfully phantasmal release, capturing a more fleshed-out, concentrated songwriting approach. Romola is released via August 11th via Bluestack Records. Stream SlowPlaceLikeHome via Soundcloud below.

  • Summer Heart to play Whelan’s

    July 15, 2014 - By 

    Upbeat Swedish dream-poppers Summer Heart will be paying Dublin a visit later on this year. The group – a project of David Alexander – will perform at Whelan’s on October 3. Tickets are priced at €14 and go on sale this Wednesday, July 16, at 9am. Lose yourself in the ethereal ‘I Wanna Go’ below.

  • The Boxer Rebellion set for Dublin

    July 15, 2014 - By 

    London-formed indie quartet The Boxer Rebellion have announced a Dublin show in October. The band will be playing at The Academy on October 4. Tickets are priced at €14 and are on sale now. The bands last album, Promises, was released in February last year. Have a look at the video for ‘Diamonds’ below.  

  • Interpol announce Dublin show

    July 15, 2014 - By 

    New York post-punk revivalists Interpol have announced details of their new album, as well as a European tour that will include a stop in Dublin. Interpol will be releasing their fifth studio album, El Pintor, on September 5 before embarking on a European tour at the start of next year. Dublin will be the final stop for the band, on February 10. The Olympia Theatre is the venue for the band, and tickets, on sale Friday July 18, will cost €39.05. Check out the band’s new single, ‘All The Rage Back Home’, below.  

  • Garth Brooks concerts officially cancelled

    July 14, 2014 - By 

    The final chapter in what’s (let’s face it) been a disastrous series of events, Garth Brooks has finally released a statement confirming that the proposed five Dublin concerts will not go ahead, and that the refund process to go ahead via Ticketmaster. Read his statement below. “I have always been advised to NEVER send a message in “the moment.” It is said it is best to take a walk, wait awhile, and think about it. With that said, I just received the news the Irish council cannot change their earlier ruling to not allow the licenses for all five shows. To…