Founded by Sam Bungey and Yousef Eldin, Mongrel published 38 issues, and known for its irreverent editorial and production printed in full colour with perfect binding.
[citation needed] Musicians interviewed include My Morning Jacket,[2] M.I.A.,[3] The Republic of Loose,[4] Rufus Wainwright,[5] and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
[7][8] Mongrel was embroiled in controversy in 2005 for its publication of "The Cunts List", which ranked notable people and organisations who were unlikable or morally reprehensible in the view of the magazine.
[9] The magazine's contributors included a number of Ireland's leading young names in writing, photography, illustration, styling, and graphic design.
[citation needed] Mongrel closed in February 2008 with the last issue's cover design inspired by an Irish Mass card often sent at funerals.