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Today on the podcast I am joined by Jj Smilez and Gavin Dunne of the Dublin based Rock band, Curfew!
We've got plenty to chat about in this episode, starting with Curfew's brilliant next single 'Love Letter', which is to be released tomorrow! This single is the fourth from the band's upcoming debut album, 'Black Doll's Eyes', which is to be released on the 25th of November. The band were very kind to have sent me over the album prior to recording this episode (which I've been blaring ever since), so for anybody who wants some early insight into what to look forward to when listening to this brilliant album, here is the place to find out.
To celebrate the release of their debut album, Curfew will also be playing a headline show in Grand Social on the 23rd of December. Tickets for that show are available now through Eventbrite and their is a link in the band's bio!
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Today on the podcast D.Cullen joins me for his second appearance on the podcast to chat about his latest album, 'City Soundscapes', which was released on the 19th of September and contains such fantastic songs like 'Where Did You Go?' and 'Young Men'.
Covering a wide variety of themes and social discourse with a more Rock Driven and riff heavy sound, I'll be going through the entire album with Darragh, chatting about each song's meanings and the recording process for the album.
Being a fan of D.Cullen's music for many years, I can safely say this is my favourite of his releases and was an enormous pleasure having him back on the podcast and go through the entire album with him.
For all record fanatics, the album is available now on Vinyl in a lovely purple colour and sounds wonderful. You can purchase it through D.Cullens site!
Tickets for Sacred Noose live at Fibber Magees w/ Lymphoedema, Their Last Stop and Ancient Malice
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Today on the podcast I am joined by James O'Donnell of Ways of Seeing to talk about the band's brand new second album, 'The Inheritance of Fear', which was released on the 10th of October.
The album has been produced by Christian Best, mixed by Dan Fox and mastered by Jamie Hyland.
Speaking about The Inheritance of Fear, lead singer James O'Donnell said: “This album explores the ways fear is passed down; through generations, through relationships, through the stories we tell ourselves. It looks at the psychological weight of inherited anxieties, the way past traumas shape our present, and how we either break free or become trapped in these cycles. It examines past memories and re-imagines the lives of those that may have influenced the people we are today. It was an exercise in self-discovery, unearthing all those skeletons….so to speak! Doireann Ní Ghríofa's “To Star the Dark” inspired many of the album’s themes, as did the surrealism of TS Eliot's “The Wasteland” and Samuel Beckett's “Waiting for Godot.”
I'll be going through the album with James track by track and talking about the themes explored in each of the songs, the recording process, the new techniques used on the album and the stunning music video for the single, 'Idolise'.
Glasseyed live at Sin E w/ Gunnera, Shallo & Whitethorrn
Sacred Noose live at Fibber Magees w/ Lymphodema, Their Last Stop & Ancient Malice
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Joe and Wally of Dublin post-funk outfit, Scustin!
I'll be chatting with the lads about their brand new debut album 'Confessions of a Pub Talker', which was released on September 19th.
With 'Confessions Of A Pub Talker', Scustin flip the stereotype of Irish drinking culture on its head. Rather than depicting the pub as a site of excess, they portray it as a communal refuge, which is depicted through the characters and situations encountered by Larry, the bartender of the Pub the story takes place in. Through Larry, Scustin weave stories full of heart and humour, turning each track into a snapshot of life in the public house, complete with its messy, magical humanity.
I'll be going through the album track by track with the guys, talking about the inspirations behind the stories and music, who is the character Larry, what it's like to drink cans in a field with Matt Damon, working with Richie Kennedy (who recorded and produced the album) and why you shouldn't put blackcurrant in a Guinness.
Scustin have also recently just announced as support act for Inhaler on their latest tour and have a run of Irish shows in February. Tickets links for these shows are available in the band's Linktree!
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The 200th episode of the podcast!
Today I am going to be joined on this milestone episode by Zac, Jack and Karla of SPRINTS!
Following their universally critically-acclaimed debut, 'Letter To Self', SPRINTS are releasing their second album 'All That Is Over' this Friday. It's an album that pushes the band's sound dynamically, coming with a mored darker, moodier textures without losing any urgency. There has been songs released off the album so far which include 'Descartes', 'Beg', 'Rage' and most recently, 'Better'.
I'll be chatting to Karla, Jack and Zac about how this album came about, from the early stages of writing, the themes the album explores, recording with Daniel Fox and the fantastic music videos and visualisers that have been shot for the album.
On top of all this, we'll be chatting about the band's set at Glastonbury and their performance with Kate Nash, getting a pint with Greta Thunberg and what the band's current go-to music is!
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Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Eli McGuire of Dublin based rock band, Listowel!
Myself and Eli are going to be chatting about how this band began, the band's that informed Listowell's sound but primarily we'll be chatting about the band's excellent debut single 'Paychecks'.
An absolute rager of a tune, Eli explains that 'Paychecks about not letting money or your job define you, and that no matter how scary the world seems right now, people have the power to change the world they live in if they’re bold enough to do something about it.’
‘Paychecks’ was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Joe ‘Janksy’ McGuirk in Sonic Studios, Dublin and will be released on September 25th, this Thursday.
The band will also be playing tonight as part of the Gig for Gaza at The Grand Social, with all proceeds from the show going towards the Palestinian Red Crescent.
Uragh's EP Launch w/ Horrenda + Black Hole Divers
Glasseyed at Sin E w/ Gunnera, Shallo + Whitethorrn
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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On today's episode of the podcast I have Screenwriter/Director/Film maker and co-founder of the Irish film production company Built To Fail Productions, Chiara Viale!
I'm going to be chatting to Chiara primarily for this episode about her debut feature film, 'The New Music', which was released in 2019 and that tell's the story of a man who is a classically trained pianist that embarks on a path of self discovery after a Parkinson's diagnosis that leads him to a punk band.
We'll also be covering all the other projects she's worked on, including her latest poetry based short film 'La Via Di Casa/The Way Home', her upcoming feature '11 Ragman Street' and talking about the current Irish film scene and what drives her as a creative.
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Today's guest on the podcast is Stephen Maher of Ancient Malice!
Formed in 2024. this Crusty deathgrind filth band, featuring members of Abaddon Incarnate, Coldwar and Sheep Dip, released their debut album 'Accept The Vile Gifts Of The Dead' last August and it might just be the nastiest bit of music I've heard all year.
I'll be chatting with Stephen about how this band started and the inspirations and ideas explored in the band's album, as well as chatting about what the band has in stored next.
Ancient Malice will also be playing along side Their Last Stop and Lymphoedema in support of Sacred Noose on November 15 in Sin E, make sure to grab tickets for that show, should be a mad one!
Sacred Loose live in Sin E w/ Lymphodema + Their Last Stop + Ancient Malice
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Today's guest on the podcast is Toshín!
We're going to be going through her latest single, 'RESIST', an incredibly powerful feminist anthem that was given to her by legendary folk American singer-songwriter Janis Ian!
We'll first be chatting about how meeting Janis Ian came about and how she ended up giving the song to Toshín, why the song is important in an increasingly difficult time for woman, making the song her own, the music video and navigating releasing music in a social media and streaming focused industry.
Been a huge of Toshín for quite some time now so it was the utmost pleasure to have her on this podcast. 'RESIST' is available now and I cannot recommend the song enough!
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Today myself and music journalist of The Goo, Jack McBain will be going through all the gigs we attended during August of 2025 along with any new music we particularly liked that was released of that month.
This all includes our time down at All Together Now, Jack's experience seeing Oasis live and my time in Manchester seeing Gurriers play in a skatepark!
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Today on the podcast is artist/producer Edward O'Mahony, aka methodactor!
Methodactor will be releasing their debut EP, A Fool's Errand, which will be released this Friday!
I'll be chatting to Methodactor about how this EP came about, why he decided to go solo with this material, the challenges of making music in the streaming age, the music videos for the EP (which he directed himself) and our mutual love of uncomfortable films to watch.
There will also be a listening party tomorrow at Egan’s Bar on Aungier Street at 7pm which include intimate performances, a full play through of the 7 track EP and complimentary drinks courtesy of High Noon.
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Today on the podcast I'm joined by all 4 members of Uragh!
I'm going to be chatting with Marcelo, Craig, Seb and Jason about the brand new EP 'Stalemate', which is set to be released on September 25th.
We'll be going through the entire EP track by track, doing a breakdown of each song from it's initial inspirations to the recording process as well as discussing the artwork for the EP and the brilliant music video shot for 'Crimson Dove', the first single off the EP.
For anyone who was a fan of Uragh's last album 'Maelstrom', you are going to love this EP.
The lads will be playing the EP in full at the Launch party on 26th of September in Sin E with Black Hole Divers on support and following this, will be embarking on a tour that includes playing the next Siege of Limerick. Make sure to grab tickets!
Tickets for Uragh's tour shows
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Grog, Boydy and Ben of the Belfast based band Teras!
This band blew me away opening up the siege earlier this year with their incredibly energetic and captivating performance so it's a real pleasure to have had the opportunity to sit down and chat with them.
We'll be chatting about that performance of course, as well their latest singles, Sovereign (which was released in January) and The Perception, their latest single which will be released very soon along with an accompanying music video. I will also be chatting with the lads about how the band's dynamic has shifted since they have become a 4 piece and the list of brilliant upcoming live shows the band has scheduled which includes their headline show this Friday At The Deer's Head, Belfast.
Neon Empire w/ Teras at the Sound House
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Rafino Murphy AKA Uly!
I'll be chatting with Uly about how their creative journey in music began, the music video for that's no way to fly (Which I genuinely consider to be one of the best Irish music video out there), his brilliant EP 'sometimes sad, sometimes groovy', his latest single with PIRACYISTHEFT and the shoot for the music video of 'Binary Love', his new collaboration with Lod, which is under the name luvsample.
On top of all this, I'll be chatting with Uly about his love for video game music, a new endeavour for himself and the intricacy that goes into making that music.
This is a guest I've been dying to have on the podcast so I'm delighted to finally be putting this out!
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Today I joined by Shawn, Glenn and Cian of Bedhead!
I'll be chatting with lads about how this band formed, their influences and their fantastic debut single ,'Surrender', which is to be released on August 14th! Recored by the band live in studio, this song is a little rager that I can't wait to see live.
The band will also be playing live on the 13th in the Sound House, Dublin, alongside Orchid Feeder, Bruising Shins, Oscar Wilkins, Light Gallery and Unstuck.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
Uragh's EP Launch w/ Horrenda + Black Hole Divers
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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Today I am joined on the podcast by John, Jack and Jamie of the Goo!
I'll firstly be chatting with John, the founder and editor of the The Goo magazine and why and how he setup up The Goo Magazine, the ethos of the publication, how it's changed from it's beginnings to now and the musical landscape in Ireland currently.
Then, with only a few more days to go before making our way to down to Curraghamore Estate in County Waterford, myself, Jack and Jamie will be going through a few of the acts on this years lineup and talking about who the must-see acts are to see, who we are most excited for and what makes All Together Now such a special Irish festival.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
Uragh's EP Launch w/ Horrenda + Black Hole Divers
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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Today I am joined on the podcast by Robby and Chelsea of the high-energy, riff-driven alternative Rock band GUSH, who blend influences from the Grunge, Punk and desert scene.
I'll be chatting with Robby and Chelsea about how the band formed, their brilliant EP 'Exposure Therapy', which was released last year, their single 'Like That', released in February and their latest single 'Your World', released yesterday and the song that will be the primary focus of this episode.
‘Your World’ finds the band embracing their garage rock and pop influences alongside their usual desert grunge. As though The Stooges tied The Kinks to their jeep while Brody Dalle’s Spinnerette drove through the desert with The Hives soundtracking the whole sordid scene. The song writing here is sharp and concise with a focus on dynamics and melody. Chelsea’s vocals have never sounded more confident alongside some blistering guitar hooks from Robbie.
The band also have a bunch of shows coming up for the rest of summer, including Gazefest in Belfest on August 30th so make sure to grab tickets to see them!
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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Today's guest on the podcast is Michael Smyth, talking about his brilliant new solo project Silk!
Also the guitarist/songwriter in Belfast shoegaze band Virgins, Michael leans into the heavier end of shoegaze spectrum than his main project.
The primary focus of this episode will be Silk's latest single, 'but then, yes', which was released on June 26th.
On 'but then, yes', Michael further expands his sound, as the song dovetails between almost impenetrable vast walls of fuzz, to shimmering dreamy passages building to a devastating crescendo. The track also features vocals from AJ Das of Dublin shoegazers, Picture Postcard. Lyrically the song delves into the evolution of connection between people over time, from plutonic to romantic and into something deeper, capturing the electricity as emotions experience that slow but seismic shift.
Written, performed and recorded by Michael, when it came time to mix the song he turned to long time collaborator Jonny Woods (1980 Something Studios, Wynona Bleach) and Jon Moorehead of Moosetronix to master the track. The impetus for the project is described by Michael, “I constantly feel like I am rushing towards the inevitable infinite oblivion. Further exacerbated by the marking of years spent circling the sun. To that end, it’s important that I fill the time remaining with joyous, creative acts. The sharing of ideas is an essential part of that, which brings us to Silk.” The single is released ahead of the first live dates for Silk, which will see members of Broncos, Ferals and Wynona Bleach take up position in the live band.
Old Crow Promotions on Linktree
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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A little bonus episode where I go over every band that was featured on the podcast, every gig I attended and every new song I discovered over the month of June, 2025!
There's a playlist to go along with this episode, you can find it here:
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
Sacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E
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