Issue 12 Preview: The Crime Issue

From crime literature and film, to true crime, One More Robot's latest issue covers the thorny topics of murder, theft and other indiscretions. Here's some nifty YouTube videos to whet the appetite. To stay up to date, do like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

The Crime Issue is now available to pre-order via our online store. 

Michael A. Gonzales examines the unmistakable work of maverick New York filmmaker Abel Ferrera.



Sam Weiss explains how author Paul Auster's seminal "New York Trilogy" simultaneously honoured, deconstructed and reinvigorated the crime fiction genre.



Orla Ni Sheaghdha looks at the output Neal Baer, whose work in crime fiction stretches from Law & Order: SVU to penning the crime novel Killswitch.



Novelist Kenji Jasper remembers Michael Mann's Collateral.



Dean Van Nguyen speaks to rapper and producer Grip Grand on his career and recent unauthorised MF Doom collaboration record GG Doom, But How?



James Hendicott examines how South Korea’s greatest filmmaker Park Chan-wook has twisted the nation’s black-and-white approach to the law by depicting moral violence with enthralling shades of grey.



Nadene Ryan speaks to Irish crime author and serial blogger Declan Burke.



From church burnings to murder, Jonathan Keane describes the notorious crimes of Norwegian black metal.

The Grand Theft Auto series has transformed the way gaming is perceived by the general public and media, sucking up countless hours of gamers’ lives in the process. Colm Gorey handpicks three of the best editions.



In the days before file sharing and Internet piracy, Joe Tangari had no idea making a cassette tape copy of Cream's Disraeli Gears was illegal. 



Almost two decades on from the release of their debut EP Melodica, hip-hop duo Blackalicious speak to David Ma about its' creation.

Issue 10 Preview: The Subculture Issue

In our upcoming Summer edition One More Robot have turned their attention to various subcultures the world over. From Dublin's Goth scene to the underground Nigerian rock movement of the 1970s, our staff never cover the obvious. Here's a small preview of what we have in store.

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We examine Irish subcultures through the second half of the 20th century, with very special photography provided by Garry O'Neill.
  
 

A look at Dublin's small, secluded Goth scene, including specialised night club Dominion and event organisers Sedation Industries. 

   

A look at the music of Nigeria's underground rock'n'roll subculture of the 1970s, featuring Fela Kuti, Monomono and The Funkees, among others. 

 

Michael A. Gonzales remembers how crack cocaine wounded New York City and outlines how it was captured by artists, musicians and writers.

 

The tragic demise of the mysterious and haunting Nico. 
 



Album reviews include Nicki Minaj, Bear in Heaven, The Futureheads, Too Short and M Ward.


And there's a ton more we couldn't find decent YouTube vids to match up with. New issue out later this month. For the latest news please 'like' us on Facebook.

Issue 6 Preview

Issue 6: The Vinyl Issue


Stephen Rogers plays his favourite record to celebrate The Vinyl Issue.

We chat to New York folk starlet Julie Peel.


Factory Records among our picks of labels every crate digger should become familiar with.


One writer reveals his passion for polka records discovered after twenty years in his parents basement.


How Clyde Stubblefield's drum break became sewn into the fabric of hip-hop...


and how rappers like Lil B and Droop-E are changing the rules.


Will Lindsay top our list of child star flameouts?


CDs reviewed include Joan as Police Woman, Michael Chapman and Gruff Rhys.