REVIEW: Circa
Circa is not your average acrobatics-dance-circus mash-up. What it is is in fact a breath-catchingly mesmerising showcase of the sheer beauty and power of a kind of sado-masochistic physicality. Over the course of 80 intense minutes, six performers push their own and each other’s bodies to their limits in terms of strength, flexibility, agility and endurance, with truly incredible results. BY ZOSIA KUCZYNSKA
November 14th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: The Temper Trap at the Ulster Hall
The Ulster Hall hosted one of the biggest break-out bands of the past year on the eve of Halloween. Many of the crowd turned out to see The Temper Trap in full Halloween gear, from the X-Factor’s Wagner to Supergirl, and even Santa. They played to a well-filled venue, perfect for the band’s first headlining performance in Belfast. Supporting act, Cloud Control, were enjoyable, filling the room with funky guitar riffs, catchy hooks and electro-poppy goodness. BY JANETTE LOUGHLIN
November 13th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: The Pierces – Love You More EP
Perhaps best-known for their song ‘Secret’, used as the theme to the television series Pretty Little Liars, The Pierces have released a new EP, Love You More. It highlights a transition from the days of their 2000 self-titled debut to an easy-listening, country-sounding album; it’s pretty generic, unassuming and full of Dixie Chick guilty goodness. Having rounded their sound in 2008’s album Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge into a stronger, more self-assured album, The Pierces have gone on to release this EP to mark another growth in their musical career.BY JANETTE LOUGHLIN
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November 13th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: Southern at Laverys
Thom Southern, his sister Lucy and their drummer Johnny Lee have been drifting around the Belfast scene for the past year or two playing pub gigs and music showcases. Why then was their latest performance in Laverys Bunker entitled ‘The Launch of Southern’? Having spent the summer in LA recording their self-titled EP, Southern are ready to make what is set to be an interesting return to their home city. BY NIALL JOHN
November 12th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: Joshua Radin – The Rock and the Tide
The Rock and the Tide has prompted mixed reviews among fans and first-lime listeners. Following the release of Simple Times, Radin has proved himself able to contend with more mainstream acts, catching onto the trend of upbeat, acoustic pop. But a new sound resonates throughout this album. New instruments and influences help Radin make the move into more experimental music. But is it a success? BY JANETTE LOUGHLIN
November 12th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: Saw 3D
This latest instalment of the Saw series ups the gore on any of the previous films, however, it also leaves the audience feeling underwhelmed; only twice during the entire movie did I squirm in my seat. Considering this movie was in 3D I was expecting more. BY ADAM MORTON
November 12th, 2010 | No Comments
REVIEW: Neil Young- Le Noise
With 33 previous solo albums, three Buffalo Springfield albums and five Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young albums, Neil young is undoubtedly great at making music. His hits range from the early ‘For What It’s Worth’ to timeless classics such as ’Heart of Gold’ and to his controversial ‘Ohio’ and ‘Southern Man’. BY AMIE MCKERNAN
November 11th, 2010 | No Comments
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