The very first issue of Dublin/ Ireland based urban culture magazine De\Code, named after one of Stuart Hall's most notable essays, and examining music, theatre, art, cinema, photography, fashion, travel and many other aspects of urban culture. Volume 1, Issue 1 looks into: * Dublin's hip-hop scene, and the underground battles that are helping to make its name. * The better use of empty urban spaces in Ireland *Dublin electro band Last Days of 1984 *Up and coming food festivals in Ireland *Travel under strict control in North Korea *Why Ireland needs to embrace immigration *Jess Byrne's creative crafts business *The Abbey Theatre's new musical 'Alice in Funderland' *Stuart Hall's critical beliefs, and how they gave De\Code its name *Irish music and literary reviews; international music reviews *Why tradition isn't always for the best