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Gigabyte: Anything but American Idiots
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Gigabyte: Anything but American Idiots

Green Day never fail to impress Grace Duffy

RO’C-King all over the world
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
RO’C-King all over the world

The creator of the inimitable Ross O’Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard, talks to Grace Duffy about journalism, culchies with green ink, and being mistaken for Ireland’s favourite D4

Bowling for the Academy
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Bowling for the Academy

Loveable rock rogues Bowling For Soup have defied many over the years to earn a steady following and award commendations. Singer Jaret Reddick talks to Grace Duffy about their upcoming album and the changing face …

Mixtape / The Freshers’ Mix
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Mixtape / The Freshers’ Mix

Frolicking aimlessly is what the college experience is all about, so Grace Duffy has compiled a list of the best fun-filled anthems with which to let your hair down…

Planet of Sound
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Planet of Sound

As exhaustively documented, times are tough on the Emerald Isle, so the moment to lose oneself in the arts has never been more pertinent, writes Grace Duffy.

Soapbox
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Soapbox

With the recession in full force, it looks as if we may all have no choice but to experience the unspeakable horror of going down the country for our summer holidays, writes Grace Duffy.

Planet of Sound
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 11:59 | Comments Off
Planet of Sound

The relentless revivals involving burnt out Nineties ex-teenyboppers is growing old, writes Grace Duffy.

Planet of Sound
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Planet of Sound

New age or old hat? Grace Duffy looks at the struggle that older acts face when trying to stay contemporary.