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• TPOE 376: Ispini na hEireann

  ispiní na hÉireann release their second album Poxtail Soup on Friday, November 21, via Faction Music. The lineup features Tomás Mulligan (lead vocals, guitar), Paahto Cummins (vocals, banjo), Pádraig Óg Mac Aodhagáin (saxophone, uilleann pipes, flute), Aongus MacAmhlaigh (vocals, cello, fiddle), and Declan Gillen (drums, bodhrán, pad). Tomás, Paahto and Declan join for a chat in the backroom of the Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield, Dublin, to chat through lineup changes, the band taking things more seriously since their debut Hard Working Men in 2022, touring, Temple Bar, collaborating with How to Gael's Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, giving up alcohol, and lots more. ispiní na hÉireann tour dates: November 21: Bank Lane, Waterford (Official Album Launch Night) November 22: DeBarra’s, Clonakilty November 26: 30 min set at Spindizzy, Dublin (signing + meet & greet) November 28: The Commercial, Limerick November 29: Gleneagle, Killarney Buy the album: sausagesofireland.com irishmusicmarket.com

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• TPOE 375: The Altered Hours

  Cork-based band The Altered Hours released their self-titled third album via Pizza Pizza Records on November 7. In this episode, co-frontperson and guitarist Cathal Mac Gabhann talks through the band’s 15-year journey and why this record marks a new chapter - their most collaborative and instinct-led work yet. He discusses recording live to tape at Analogue Catalogue, the musical community that surrounds the group, and the influence of projects such as Elaine Howley’s acclaimed solo work. The conversation reflects on energy, curiosity, and connection - both in the studio and on stage. The Altered Hours live dates: December 10: Whelan’s, Dublin (Main Room) December 12: Live at St Luke’s, Cork December 13: St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway Album available at thealteredhours.bandcamp.com

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• TPOE 374: New Irish Albums (with Cíara Byrne)

  Eoghan and Ciara talk new Irish albums: The Altered Hours - The Altered Hours Anamoe Drive - Thank God It's Friday Eamon Brady - Half Light Aoife Ní Bhriain & Cormac McCarthy - Cosán Casta Seán Mac Erlaine & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh - Old Segotia They discuss recent live shows and the rise of Madra Salach, plus new tracks of the week: Cypress, Mine! - Spellbinding Fred Again.. ft Reggie - Talk of the Town

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• TPOE 373: Ways of Seeing

  Cork-based band Ways of Seeing released their second album The Inheritence of Fear on October 10. Singer and guitarist James O'Donnell talks about his long road to the album, from starting out alongside Eoin 'Talos' French a decade and a half ago to Dear Desert before a years-long estrangement from music. We talk about how he came back to music, his health issues such as losing his voice and tinnitus, literature and influences on The Inheritence of Fear. Ways of Seeing play the Kino, Cork, on Friday, November 14. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ways-of-seeing-album-launch-party-tickets-1773309459329 Buy The Inheritence of Fear: https://waysofseeing.bandcamp.com/album/the-inheritance-of-fear

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• TPOE 372: Rory Sweeney

  Dublin producer Rory Sweeney released his second album Old Earth on October 24. Written between Dublin, Manchester, Letterkenny and Sligo, the record draws on Stone Tape Theory - the idea that ghosts and hauntings are echoes imprinted into the land. Old Earth explores memory, history and the esoteric in the information age, and features a stacked cast including RÓIS, Saoirse Miller, Risteárd Ó hAodha, Emby, Emily Beattie, Curtisy, Ahmed With Love, Roo Honeychild and Ushmush, among others. We talk about the Irish Hash Mafia Mixtape, Rory’s creative partnerships, and his ever-evolving production style. Buy Old Earth: https://rory2.bandcamp.com/album/old-earth

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