Title: The Descendants
Director: Alexander Payne
Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Judy Greer
Release Date: Out Now
The only thing The Descendants has going against it, as it hits Irish theatres, is high expectations. Mercifully, if any film seems …
American singer-songwriter and overnight sensation Christina Perri speaks to Aoife Valentine about Twilight fairytales, staying true to herself and when it’s best not to think too much
Less than two years ago Christina Perri was working …
Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah brings David Moloney up to speed on the story behind the band’s hiatus, the creative process and his problems with the blogosphere
Not many bands these days can create …
Shane O’Brien, bassist for musical comedy act Dead Cat Bounce, speaks to Aoife Valentine about visits from Will Ferrell, the rock-and-roll lifestyle and just how tight their trousers can really get
It’s not often that a …
Folk legend Janis Ian speaks to Lorraine Haigney about her struggles with the music industry and life as an out musician
Janis Ian first became famous for her depiction of an interracial couple in the song …
Artist: Alcest
Album: Les Voyages de l’Âme
Rating: A-
There is a strong case to be argued that Alcest should be one of the earth’s biggest metal acts. This isn’t down to their perfection of the genre, but …
Artist: Trailer Trash Tracys
Album: Ester
Rating: B-
London’s Trailer Trash Tracys, like many alternative bands of today, are helplessly in thrall of a particular brand of late 80s/early 90s rock and early Phil Spector productions that they dedicate themselves to …
As RTÉ adds more video footage to its online archives as part of its fiftieth anniversary, Robert Dunne examines the background of the archives and their appeal to the nation
In the run-up to Heineken Green Spheres, Wild Beasts’ Tom Fleming discusses love, war and Westlife with George Morahan.
Before their sell-out gig in the Academy, Matt Gregg caught up with Chase & Status to discuss Twitter and Britishness.
As Napalm Death prepare to go on tour, Conor O’Nolan spoke to the metal legends’ vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway about recording a new album and the importance of laughing at themselves.
Tony Fitz of Kildare based rockers Susie Soho chats to Jack Walsh about the band’s new album and being plagued by the rain
Alexander Andrew counts down the Top 10 gifts for Christmas 2011
With the Prime Ministers of Italy and Greece recently replaced, Sean O’Grady looks at what this change means for the economy and the people.
As the Occupy movements face a backlash from police, Hannah Dowling examines whether the economy has spread the damage equally.
With applications for 2012 J1 Visas recently opening, Nicholas Lawrie explores some potential pitfalls facing Irish students.
Following the moratorium on new societies, Jason Quigley takes to the concourse to gauge student participation.
Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering student, Ian Campbell, writes for Observer Sport about his experience racing Formula Vee cars in Ireland.
Aaron Kennedy talks to UCD’s David Campbell, who has his sights set on the 2012 Olympics
Director: Drake Doremus
Starring: Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence
Release Date: January 27
With applications for 2012 J1 Visas recently opening, Nicholas Lawrie explores some potential pitfalls facing Irish students.
Depression is a frequently misunderstood condition, the causes and effects of which are only properly beginning to be understood. James Kelly writes about the illness and how we are trying to treat it.
Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering student, Ian Campbell, writes for Observer Sport about his experience racing Formula Vee cars in Ireland.
The UCD Ball
For a seemingly innocuous and fun social event, the UCD Ball and recent circumstances relating to it have provided a telling insight into the disparate mindsets of students and college authorities
It says a …
The old curse of the Irish is that we can never make it in life until we pack up for foreign shores. Whether it’s Wilde on the West End, Beckett in Paris or the millions …
As RTÉ adds more video footage to its online archives as part of its fiftieth anniversary, Robert Dunne examines the background of the archives and their appeal to the nation
