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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
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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
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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:
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Daddee are making their return on the podcast today!
I'll be joined by Darragh and Ciaran about the band's debut album, 'Weekend at the Martello', which is available on July 16th, this Wednesday!
Combining heavy rock'n'roll with lyrical wit and storytelling, Daddee’s music is a cocktail of dark humour and social commentary. Taking cues from Queens of the Stone Age, LCD Soundsystem, Courtney Barnett, and Viagra Boys, the band crafts a sound that’s at once raw, melodic, and unpredictable.
Weekend at the Martello is a concept album set in a seedy pub by the sea — The Martello. Each track offers a glimpse into the life of a different, often troubled or absurd, patrons. The result is a vivid gallery of characters rendered with dark humour and blistering energy. Several of these personas are portrayed in the album’s striking artwork.
The album was recorded primarily in a DIY home studio/bedroom, with drums tracked at Beardfire Studio, and mixed by Gary O’Reilly.
To celebrate the release of this wonderful album, Daddee will be playing their launch show this Friday alongside Queen Bitch and Zizou in Sin E. Ticket are available for that through Eventbrite.
Weekend at the Martello Album launch tickets
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Today's guest on the podcast is Rebecca Vernon of The Keening!
The Keening is Rebecca's Portland-based solo music project, who led SLC doom metal band SubRosa for 13 years.
She released her debut album 'Little Bird' in 2023, which is an album I can't recommend enough and is currently working on her second album, which we will chat about in this episode.
The primary focus of this episode though is The Keening's latest single, 'Hell is a Mirror', which was released in June and is a song that goes out to the perpetrators and enablers of the Gaza genocide. A deeply emotional and powerful song, I'll be talking with Rebecca about firstly why she wrote the song, how the song was made and then the Gaza genocide and the responses she's received from using her voice to talk about the injustices going on there.
The song is available on Bandcamp and 100% of all proceeds from the sales for this song (minus PayPal fees) will be donated to Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity (GMAS).
I can say it enough how much of an influence Rebecca's music has had on myself, still in disbelief I got to interview her so it was an enormous pleasure to chat to her, especially for a cause like this.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Chris Leckey of the Belfast noise rock/punk band, Mob Wife!
We'll be covering the band's latest EP, 'RTO', which was released on June 7th.
Following the release of their debut album ‘Eat With Your Eyes’, expectation was high for album number two. The band retreated to their Belfast practice space and began working up new material. After writing almost 3 albums worth of material the band took stock and decided that a fresh approach to the new material was required. The band were keen to move away from previous structurally complex songs and focus on a more straight forward and groove orientated while maintaining the markers of the Mob Wife sound. This new approach is heard on ‘ROT’ with the band working collaboratively through ideas, developing their sound further and expanding on ideas which resulted in the bands most realised work to date.
I'll be going through the EP with Chris track by track, breaking down how each song was constructed and recorded, along with focusing on the key themes that the EP explores.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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Today on the podcast, DJ and Dylan of Pretty Ltd will be making their return to talk about their brilliant new EP, 'By Name, By Nature', which was released last Thursday.
Self-appointed Dublin “velourcore” band, Pretty Ltd's latest body of work is my favourite of their outputs so far, I absolutely adore every track on the EP. We'll be covering the EP track by track, talking about where the songs originated from, the themes the EP cover and the wild story of the origin behind 'Scumbag Mary'.
We'll also be covering the recording process for this EP and the illustration that serves as the cover art.
The drumming recording was done by Donal Bowen of Idle Discourse and the rest of the recording was done by Stephan Cannon, who both did a tremendous job on this EP. The fantastic cover art was created by Chris Craig of Vendetta Love.
The band have their EP launch in Sin E this saturday alongside Ferals and Joe Maxi!
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My guest today is Dublin-based soul artist Danny Groenland!
I'm going to be chatting to Danny about his new album, 'Burning Rome', which was released on the 25th of April.
This is a concept album focussing on issues like climate change, the environment, war, inequality, homelessness and police brutality. These songs are inspired by the classic soul singers such as Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Expect music for the mind and for the feet, brought to life by a superb band of top funk and jazz players including backing vocals and a horn section.
One of the single's off the album, 'Never Going Home', has a beautiful accompanying animated music video which was created by Marc Corrigan, which we also be talking about in detail.
The album is available now on bandcamp to stream and purchase digitally and on Vinyl.
Danny Groenland - Burning Rome (Bandcamp)
Danny Groenland - Never Going Home (Official Music Video)
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Today I am joined by Evan Cloke of Evoke on the podcast!
We're going to be chatting about his awesomely brutal self titled EP, which was released on May 16th! It's a one man project that features some of the most brutal music I've heard all year along with some of the funniest samples I've heard on music that is this stream.
Evan also does covers on his Instagram page which we'll be chatting about as well as discussing the genre of Deathcore as a whole.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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Singer, songwriter and musician, ARREN makes his return on the podcast today!
Last time he was on was to promote his show in Little Whelans which he sold out and this time around he is upgrading and performing upstairs in Whelans on the 21st of June!
On top of this we'll be chatting about his latest single Broken, how to promote yourself these days as an artist in the social media age, creating videos and how Imagine Dragons are the new Nickleback.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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My guest today on the podcast is Colin Bolger of Dabúlga Design
Colin Bolger is an Irish illustrator and designer. Dabúlga Design is a studio rooted in Celtic mythology, sacred symbolism and has long ties to the underground music scene. With over a decade of experience crafting powerful visual identities and narratoves, Colin weaves ancient Irish folklore, esoteric symbolism and modern storytelling into every piece.
You may now is work from creative artwork for the many amazing Irish Metal bands in this country, including Grey Stag, Outsound, Snowblind and Gravity Well.
I'll be chatting with Colin abut what inspires his work, his creative process, the move from traditional artwork to digital artwork and how awesome Jim Fitzpatrick is.
I'll of course be also asking Colin for updates on how the latest Zhora album is coming along as well which is a release I couldn't be more excited to hear!
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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Today's guests on the podcast is the Post-Metal band, Gunnera.
Made up of members of True Home and Fornoth, I'll be chatting with Declan, Charlie and John about the beginnings of this band, the music they're making, what the hell a Gunnera even is and what the most beautiful song ever written was.
I was able to listen to a demo that the band sent over of their music and I am thoroughly excited to see what this band has planned for the rest of the year.
Skinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin E
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Adam and Jake of Ten Hail Marys!
I'll be chatting to the lads about how this band began, their band name and of course their brilliant EP 'Faults I May Have', which was released in January and features singles 'I Still See Your Face' and "I Had A Dream'. We'll be going into detail about the writing and recording process for the EP, the meaning behind each song and the EP's title and how creation of the EP's cover.
Ten Hail Marys will be supporting Inspiral Carpets in The Academy 16th December.
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta
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Today's guests on the podcast are Donny and Emil of dirty marmalade!
I'll be chatting to the guys about their debut album, 'Hills of Breifne', which was released on May 30th.
The album tells the bizarre story of how the strong friendship of Lil' Phynott and Mildly Fool!sh has kept them surviving and thriving amongst the community of outsiders in their homeland of Cavan.
The songwriting covers themes of manipulation, substance abuse and narrow-minded attitudes of small town cliques, a personal commentary on modern social dysfunction in rural Ireland.
These themes are illustrated not only by the lyrical content but also by the audio samples weaved throughout the album which were spontaneously captured by Dirty Marmalade in their day to day lives. These samples include: inscrutable drunken arguments, boasting boy racers, angry voice messages & various eccentric encounters.
The album is available to stream everywhere now and you can also purchase it on CD along with some lovely T-shirts based off the album.
Skinner + Digdeep + Joe Maxi live at Sin E
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Today on the podcast I am joined by Melyssa Shannon (Vocal), Jonny Woods (Guitar/Vocal), Carl Gilmore (Bass), and James Foy (Drums) of the Belfast band, Wynona Bleach!
I'll be chatting with the band about their upcoming album, which currently has 3 singles released off it so far, 'I Deserve That', 'Swim in the Bay' and the latest single, 'Tangerine'. We'll be covering how the writing for the album came to be, how the rest of the album is sounding and how Type O Negative and Genesis were a big influence on the album.
To say the latest singles have got a good bit of plays from myself would be a massive understatement, have loved the music Wynona Bleach has put out so I'm very excited to see how the full package sounds.
Wynona Bleach will be playing Stendhal Festival 2025 in Limavady in July and Gazefest in August, happening in Belfast.
Skinner + Digdeep + Joe Maxi live in Sin E
Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta
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I'm over the moon to announce that today's guest on the podcast is Roger Boyle, founder of Cursed Monk Records, a DIY record label based in Ireland.
I first met Roger at this year's Siege of Limerick but I felt like I've met years ago as his record label were largely responsible for my initial long love of extreme music, where I would buy all the music from the incredible musicians that he has all the label.
I'll be chatting with Roger about how this label began, the band's he has under the label and of course we will be chatting about the amazing work that he does with Monk Fest, which is a festival that raises money for the brave kids, and heroic staff at Temple St. Children's Hospital, and to honour the memory of his niece Ash who was so well looked after by Temple St. in her final months. It is in it's fourth year and each year features the most stacked lineup of Metal music in Ireland.
https://www.cursedmonk.com/monkfest
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My guests today are Michael and Kim of the band Fear Gorta!
I first heard of this band through Dexter of Their Last Stop and was immediately impressed with the blends of Folk, Death, Gothic and Black Metal. I was then even more impressed when I found out they are only 17 and are playing Extreme music like band's that have been doing it for years.
I'll be chatting to the band about how the band began, where the name of the band comes from and their most recent releases like 'Judah', 'To Love, To Bear Children' and 'Barbarosa'.
You can catch Fear Gorta live when they open for Dead Memories on June 14th in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy and then again in August 16th, when they support Horrenda in Sin E, alongside Their Last Stop.
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