For over a decade I hosted and curated a live monthly variety show called The Brown Bread Mixtape, and it took place upstairs in the legendary Stag’s Head pub here in Dublin. Those eclectic, electric nights in that old Victorian room were some of the most fun and creatively exciting times I’ve had. The night […]
The snotgreen sea. The scrotumtightening sea. – James Joyce, Ulysses It was a gorgeous autumn evening, so I met some fellow poets and we went in for a dip at the Forty Foot. The very place where James Joyce’s Ulysses begins. Literally drenched in history.
I adored The Matrix when it came out. One of the only movies I have ever gone to see two nights in a row in a cinema (I’m from an era before online streaming) and it was so enjoyable. The sequels were hugely disappointing and really didn’t add much for me. The less said about […]
Attended my first festival in over 2 years. The beautiful and thoughtfully organised gem known as Another Love Story (with COVID protocols firmly in place). This photo is of the zen-like stroll through the swaying field to the festival grounds at Killyon Manor.
I absolutely love the creativity of the food here. Spicy Chicken and Waffles!
Made it up to the wonderful mountains of Appalachia and stayed in the charming city of Asheville. This mischievous mural caught my eye on the side of the legendary Orange Peel music venue.
I have been listening to The Midnight Miracle podcast and I cannot recommend it enough. Some of the smartest, coolest, creatives in the world talk about music, politics, and a whole lot more – all mixed together with amazing musical interludes. No surprise that they are going to release these podcast broadcasts on vinyl soon […]
Bo Burnham’s Inside is still resonating deeply. His creative mind is at the peak of its powers. And it is such a brilliant snapshot of the digitally connected world we live in, as well as being a profoundly thoughtful exploration of the pandemic and our place in it. This song is a superb standalone slice […]
I watched Inside by Bo Burnham on Netflix last night. It was like nothing I have ever seen and I was utterly blown away by it. It’s listed as a comedy special but that doesn’t come close to describing it. It’s a meditation on life during the pandemic, it’s about creativity and the creative process, […]
