Interview Lead Singer Theo Polyzoides recalls King Nun’s latest tour and talks about the resurgance in alt genres

Sophia McDonaldNovember 12, 2019November 11, 2019 Sophia McDonald

With the release of their debut album Mass, the punk quartet packed quite a punch. After returning from their European tour to rave reviews, the band are looking to the future and hoping to make a mark on the re-emerging … Continue reading Lunacy, Joy and a lot of Jumping around: King Nun // Interview Lead Singer Theo Polyzoides recalls King Nun’s latest tour and talks about the resurgance in alt genres

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King Nun: Mass // Review In a world of revival, King Nun takes the reins of Punk

Sophia McDonaldOctober 22, 2019October 21, 2019 Sophia McDonald

●●●●○ With the likes of Sam Fender leading the pack in the revival of British rock, punk is making its way back to the fore. King Nun aren’t too far behind the likes of the 1975 and Pale Waves, who … Continue reading King Nun: Mass // Review In a world of revival, King Nun takes the reins of Punk

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Alta Cura // Interview Originally Published in Print September 2019

Sophia McDonaldOctober 8, 2019October 5, 2019 Sophia McDonald

Before talking to Alta Cura, the progressive rock band from Bray, I sat in on their soundcheck. This wasn’t the first time they had graced the small stage in the Harbour Bar and it wasn’t going to be their last. … Continue reading Alta Cura // Interview Originally Published in Print September 2019

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Soft Boy Through and Through: The Importance of Kojaque Originally Published in Print September 2019

Sophia McDonaldOctober 7, 2019October 3, 2019 Sophia McDonald

Many a household name has made it into the Irish Hall of Fame (yes, that does include Dustin the Turkey) and you better believe we export them to high heaven once they receive any recognition abroad. A name that is … Continue reading Soft Boy Through and Through: The Importance of Kojaque Originally Published in Print September 2019

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Rodrigo y Gabriela // Live Review The Mexican duo give an electric performance at the Olympia Theatre

Sophia McDonaldSeptember 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Sophia McDonald

●●●●○ Kicking off the first night of a world tour should be a nerve-wracking experience but for Rodrigo y Gabriela, it was a homecoming. Ireland has a special place for the Mexican guitarists who made their name by busking on … Continue reading Rodrigo y Gabriela // Live Review The Mexican duo give an electric performance at the Olympia Theatre

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The Faim // INTERVIEW Our deputy music editor, Sophia McDonald, speaks to The Faim.

Sophia McDonaldSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 2019 Sophia McDonald

After the success of ‘Summer is a Curse’, Australian band The Faim set their sights on Europe. This summer, they took Reading and Leeds by storm and played The Academy in Dublin at the end of August. Their debut album … Continue reading The Faim // INTERVIEW Our deputy music editor, Sophia McDonald, speaks to The Faim.

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ERYS by Jaden // REVIEW

Sophia McDonaldJuly 26, 2019July 26, 2019 Sophia McDonald

●●○○○ Jaden Smith was once the composer of mind-boggling tweets. Attracting the attention of the entire twitter sphere, Aristotle spun in his grave at the faux philosopher. However, now it seems that the 21-year-old has channelled his out-of-this-world thoughts into … Continue reading ERYS by Jaden // REVIEW

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What are the weight of words? Originally Published in Print April 2019

Sophia McDonaldJuly 2, 2019July 1, 2019 Sophia McDonald

The music industry seems to continually place musicians who are not heterosexual, white, cisgender men on the back foot. Prejudice against artists can fly under the radar but usually it manifests itself through the media. Whether it’s being misgendered on … Continue reading What are the weight of words? Originally Published in Print April 2019

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Creating Links How the Legend of Zelda has paved the way for storytelling in video games

Sophia McDonaldMay 15, 2019May 14, 2019 Sophia McDonald

The Legend of Zelda game series has inspired generations of video game makers with its storytelling and gameplay, paving the way for series such as Okami, Shadow of Colossus and Souls. Soul Reaver and Uncharted creators Richard Lemarhand and Amy … Continue reading Creating Links How the Legend of Zelda has paved the way for storytelling in video games

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Self-made and self-proclaimed: The Success of Brockhampton

Sophia McDonaldFebruary 22, 2019February 17, 2019 Sophia McDonald

Brockhampton doesn’t fall into the trap of making the angsty, angry hip-hop that you might expect from a group of young 20-somethings. They don’t sound like the whining little brother of Frank Ocean or the overly emotional cousin of Tyler … Continue reading Self-made and self-proclaimed: The Success of Brockhampton

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Maggie Rogers: Heard It In A Past Life // REVIEW ●●●○○

Sophia McDonaldFebruary 19, 2019February 17, 2019 Sophia McDonald

Most of the reviews of Maggie Rogers’ debut album, Heard It in a Past Life, say that her journey with music began with Pharrell Williams after he was blown away by her song ‘Alaska’. This was a turning point for … Continue reading Maggie Rogers: Heard It In A Past Life // REVIEW ●●●○○

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Caught in the dying sunset Allie X’s Super Sunset rips the mask from LA’s face

Sophia McDonaldDecember 28, 2018December 26, 2018 Sophia McDonald

●●●●○ Lavish looks can tempt the best of us in. Modernist day dreams seem like they can be fulfilled in the shining beacon of LA. This is all well and good until the makeup is rubbed off and the masks … Continue reading Caught in the dying sunset Allie X’s Super Sunset rips the mask from LA’s face

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Lunacy, Joy and a lot of Jumping around: King Nun // Interview Lead Singer Theo Polyzoides recalls King Nun’s latest tour and talks about the resurgance in alt genres

King Nun: Mass // Review In a world of revival, King Nun takes the reins of Punk

Alta Cura // Interview Originally Published in Print September 2019

Soft Boy Through and Through: The Importance of Kojaque Originally Published in Print September 2019

Rodrigo y Gabriela // Live Review The Mexican duo give an electric performance at the Olympia Theatre

The Faim // INTERVIEW Our deputy music editor, Sophia McDonald, speaks to The Faim.

ERYS by Jaden // REVIEW

What are the weight of words? Originally Published in Print April 2019

Creating Links How the Legend of Zelda has paved the way for storytelling in video games

Self-made and self-proclaimed: The Success of Brockhampton

Maggie Rogers: Heard It In A Past Life // REVIEW ●●●○○

Caught in the dying sunset Allie X’s Super Sunset rips the mask from LA’s face