The Hype Archives – The College View

Smother: What you need to know about the RTÉ drama

April 14, 2021

RTÉ’s new six-part series ‘Smother’ aired on the 7th of March and was met with great praise from viewers.

The good intentions of Seaspiracy invite scepticism

April 14, 2021

What began as another retelling of the “plastic in the ocean is bad” narrative, took a sharp turn towards a far darker, unexplored reason for the destruction of the marine ecosystem.

The 93rd Academy Awards: Oscars During A Pandemic

April 14, 2021

The 93rd Oscars will take place on Sunday April 26th this year, two months later than usual due to the pandemic. The Academy Awards, as the ceremony is also known by, will honour the best films released from January 1st 2020 and February 28th 2021.

New Lil Nas X single stirs up controversy

April 14, 2021

“i spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the shit y’all preached would happen to me because i was gay. so i hope u are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to have towards ourselves,” 21-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter and openly gay cultural icon Lil Nas X tweeted on March 27.

Captain Underpants book pulled after claims of “passive racism”

April 14, 2021

A spinoff book from the much loved “Captain Underpants” series has been pulled from shelves after claims of “passive racism.”

Zack Snyder’s Justice League saves the day for DC film fans

April 14, 2021

Snyder’s newer version of the film, affectionately referred to as “The Snyder Cut” by the DC film fanbase, has been received much better than the original Justice League by critics and fans.

When PR stunts go wrong

April 11, 2021

In 2019, Elon Musk has become well acquainted with scandal and controversy. An example that has contributed to this being his donation of a submarine composed of rocket parts quickly manufactured to save children trapped

No Garden-Variety Musical as DCU DramaSoc presents Little Shop of Horrors

April 6, 2021

Little Shop of Horrors is streaming live on YouTube on the 6th, 7th and 8th April at 7:30.

Outkast’s famous album celebrates 20 years after release

April 1, 2021

It’s been a whole 20 years, but still, Outkast’s Stankonia remains one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Of course, we all know the smash hits ‘Hey Ya’’ and Ms.Jackson’’, often found playing

Budget 2021 sees allocated for the Arts sector

April 1, 2021

A live entertainment support package and an increase in funding to the Arts Council were among the measures announced for the arts and entertainment sector during Budget 2021, a sector that has been one of

How Tiktok has changed the music industry

April 1, 2021

Ever since its release in 2019, Tiktok has had a massive impact on the way we look at videos. From celebrity impersonations to cooking videos, it’s quite easy to go viral within a few seconds.

Women reign supreme at the 2021 Grammy Awards

March 24, 2021

Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammys won, bringing her new total to 28 awards after Sunday night. This surpasses the record previously set by bluegrass singer, Alison Krauss.

Was WandaVision worth the hype it generated?

March 24, 2021

The nine episode MCU series garnered millions of views on Disney+.

Disney teases newest “reimagined classic”, Cruella

March 24, 2021

Stone looks and sounds as though she is the perfect person to play the villain, even nailing de Vil’s notoriously spine-chilling chuckle.

Limerick’s leading musical talent Denise Chaila wins the RTÉ Choice Music Album of the Year

March 24, 2021

The talented MC is yet another powerful voice in Ireland’s growing hip-hop community.

One more time: A look back through Daft Punk’s career

March 24, 2021

It is perhaps interesting that the band has ended their run twenty years after the release of Discovery, the 2001 album that cemented their place in the pantheon of electronic music.

How stand-up comedy survived in the midst of a pandemic

March 24, 2021

Stand-up comedy is arguably the one event where an audience is essential.

Excitement as St. Vincent announces new album

March 24, 2021

The new album cannot come soon enough, as fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from the talented indie rock artist since 2017.

Ginny and Georgia is the perfect comfort show

March 24, 2021

Netflix’s new mother-daughter show has left viewers yearning for a second season.

Behind Her Eyes is the must-see thriller series of the moment

March 24, 2021

The unsettling storyline combined with stellar performances make for a viewing experience you won’t regret.

Meet Nevvv – A unique figure in the Irish music industry

March 24, 2021

The sounds meshed with her vocals generated on the track are very innovative for an artists’ first ever official release.

The evolution of rap over the last decade

March 24, 2021

Prominent female rappers of today, such as Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, have continued and adapted Nicki Minaj’s powerful stage presence by reversing gender roles within rap.

Tommy Tiernan brings us the goods

March 24, 2021

RTÉ has extended the Tommy Tiernan show by six weeks due to popular demand. The fan favourite show was due to finish it is ten-week run on March 6th. The show will now air its

Framing Britney Spears: Misogyny, money and mystery.

February 24, 2021

The “Free Britney,” movement has been growing for years as die hard fans of the pop princess have advocated for the end of her conservatorship.

Hayley Williams shines through the quiet moments on her new album

February 24, 2021

Hayley Williams latest album, FLOWERS for VASES / descansos, is a dark venture into folk music, led by mainly guitar and piano ballads with hardly a drum throughout.