This book details the future of some work. When I’m not getting bogged down in the language of the future of work this is a hugely informative piece of work. Zero hour contracts, mechanical Turk and micro work are all titles we must come to terms with and work to counteract against.
Book of the week is an emergency read
This book is a reminder of how in 2 short years of a pandemic we roll from one crisis to the next, always feeling that the current one is the last. I’m part of a group that gets sent a weekly questionnaire and one recurring answer is “I cant put up with this pandemic much longer”
Play of the day diverts and distracts
Right throughout the eight songs I’m reminded of bands like anthrax, omega tribe, the mob, flux of pink Indians and the aforementioned anti sect. It is a tuneful, tribal pounding plea for a better world.
Play of the day the distant sound of Quicksand
This fourth album from the band rocks out more than it’s previous 3 and sees the band as strong as ever.
This weeks Dublin gigs Mar 21 – 27
This weeks gig guide to Dublin with record releases galore and touring bands in a return to busy times
This Weeks Dublin gigs Mar 15 – 21
For many of us St Patricks Day is a day to avoid town but there's a whole legion who will embrace Dublin City this week. Sterotypes a go go throughout the sea of green, leprechauns, snakes and Guinness but underneath it there's somoe nice events. Garry O'Neill and Niall McCormack from hi-tone books will be … Continue reading This Weeks Dublin gigs Mar 15 – 21
This weeks Dublin gigs March 8 – 14
This week sees Gilla Band continuing the Whelans shows with 2 nights. Big punk rock news was going to be Don alerts but it has now been cancelled. It was to coincide with the release of the Dubtones album on Friday night. You may have been lucky enough to get a ticket for Pillow Queens … Continue reading This weeks Dublin gigs March 8 – 14
Who has a love for Tolka Park
Scenes from a recent game in Tolka Park The Save Tolka Park campaign presents: A Night of Songs and Stories to Save Tolka Park. The benefit gig, to take place on March 5th will see musical artists performing as well as a panel of guest speakers from across the Irish football community; recalling their memories and experiences of Tolka Park and their … Continue reading Who has a love for Tolka Park
Book of the week the games of our life
penalties I felt like I had kicked. Thankfully most of these games are victories, many of them coming after a lot of defeats. What’s good about these stories is that some background is given.
This Weeks Dublin Gigs Mar 1 – 7
The calendar is filling up as plays, comedy nights and gigs return. Saturday night alone this week has you spoiled for choice. TenPastSeven and Shifting are launching their albums together in Bello Bar. It's their first chance to launch their respective records. Also that night is A Night of Songs and Stories which is a fund raiser for the campaign to keep Shelbourne FC in Tolka Park. For Those I love got many warranted positive reviews last year and here is a chance to hear some of those songs first hand from Dave Balfe. Oski Bravo will also be playing a set along with some guest speakers. It promises to be a cracker in the Button Factory. If that wasn't enough you also have a chance to see the newly renamed Gilla Band blow the roof of Whelans