The Hype Archives – The College View

Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘controversial’ guitar smash sends social media into a frenzy

February 24, 2021

The counterattack to the negative comments stated that women have been criticised for doing something that men have done for decades in rock and roll.

The Weeknd – the latest addition to the Super Bowl Halftime alumni

February 24, 2021

Is he so consumed in sharing this message that his performances are taking a hit?

Tupac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ turns 25

February 24, 2021

Tupac Shakur’s lasting legacy is epitomised by All Eyez On Me, which many fans and critics alike consider to be his magnum opus.

Pentatonix debut their mature new style in The Lucky Ones

February 24, 2021

This release marks a dramatic but refreshing change for Pentatonix. The a cappella group has grown vocally, lyrically and aesthetically since their first original album.

Framing Britney Spears: Mystery, misogyny and money.

February 24, 2021

They struggle to see how they may have been responsible for the depletion of her mental health.

Disney Strikes Back: The Mandalorian star Gina Carano fired after “unacceptable” social media posts

February 24, 2021

Any future plans for Carano’s character ‘Cara Dune’ have been scrapped by the company.

Firefly Lane is Netflix’s latest binge-worthy series

February 24, 2021

The series has many twists and turns that leave the viewers on the edge of their seats.

DCU Photography and Poetry Societies Collaborate to Create Connection

February 24, 2021

DCU Foto and Poetry Societies have created a magazine together celebrating the theme of Connection. It combines submissions by both society members, of written poetry pieces along with photos with similar themes to illustrate the magazine’s theme.

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Review

February 24, 2021

The show has the ability to grasp the audience for longer than they should with the ‘investigative’ aspect.

Malcolm and Marie is a cinematic masterpiece with powerful performances

February 24, 2021

The use of black and white filming shows the monotone feeling throughout the Netflix drama.

Summer’s unheard song – 2021’s concerts and festivals look unlikely to happen

February 24, 2021

with the vaccine only in the early stages of being rolled out across the country, it is unlikely that any concerts or festivals will take place in 2021.

To All The Boys: A trilogy that came to a predictable close

February 24, 2021

Although it has its cringey moments, the movie follows suit of the two that have come before it, so long term fanatics of the trilogy can expect what is in store.

Kings of Leon look to solidify their status in music on their upcoming album

February 24, 2021

it was back in 2008 when the band released their fourth album “Only By The Night”, featuring the track ‘Sex on Fire’, which propelled them into stardom. The Nashville band has not reached those heights since.

Hayley Williams shines through the quiet moments on her new album

February 24, 2021

Recorded entirely at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, Williams wrote all 14 songs entirely by herself, with extremely raw and personal lyrics

What Ireland’s favourite author Sally Rooney has in store for 2021

February 24, 2021

Rooney’s new novel ‘Beautiful World, Where are You’ is on track to be one of the most anticipated of the year.

Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers

February 24, 2021

Swift stated that she would use her leverage to fight for musician’s rights, claiming that she was never given the opportunity to buy the original recordings of her music.

Black Country, New Road hit the ground running with For The First Time

February 24, 2021

The band’s eclectic sound draws on a variety of influences and genres, including post-punk, experimental rock, klezmer (a traditional instrumental music style originating from the Ashkenazi Jewish communities of central and eastern Europe), and even emo.