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Who Art Thou?

Barra Carlin
Who Art Thou?
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  • Who Art Thou?

    Episode 258: Tokoloshe

    11/10/2026 | 52 mins.
    Today i joined by Jakub of Tolokoshe!
    Jakub was first on the podcast with this musical project back in October 19 2024, nearly one week from today, talking about his latest single release at the time, 'Cosmic Holiday'.
    Now he makes his long awaited return on the show to talk about his first full collective release as a band with Tokoloshe's latest EP, 'We Fell Apart'!
    A lovely direction the band has taken on this release, myself and Jakub will be talking about each track on the EP, covering what the new direction of a full band has taken with the music and why he decided to go in that route. We'll be discussing the ideas behind all the songs (aliens of course get a mention), the beautiful music video that was shot for the band's latest single U.F.O, which is available now to watch on YouTube, the incredible artwork for the EP and of course what the band has in store for the future.
    Loving having Jakub on for chats, always an immense pleasure so I hope you enjoy the episode!
    And if you want to see the band play live, they'll be playing Sin É on December 4th!
    Tokoloshe on Bandcamp
    Tokoloshe - U.F.O (Official Music Video)
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    Episode 257: Exitium Sui

    06/10/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    Today on the podcast I am joined by ES of the Australian, one man Black/Doom Metal band, Exitium Sui!
    Exitium Sui breaks a 2-year silence with ground shattering blackened doom record “Unravelling”. Confronting the dark chasms of the human psyche, “Unravelling” negotiates liminal space between utter chaos, complete seclusion, and fathomless depravity. Equally as blackened as it is funeral doom, leaving no artistic stone unturned and no crevasse unexplored.
    ES pushes the filth across the board while staying true to the doom moniker. The vocals are deeper, clearer, and more harrowing, the keyboards are less present, giving more room for snarling riffs and an unrelenting vocal performance. The result is a record that is less layered and more cut-throat, retaining the projects immense atmosphere but in a much more visceral approach.
    With all music written, recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by ES alone, the record features guest vocals by Drew James Griffith and a re-recorded epic rendition of ‘Until the End Hath Found Us’ from the project's debut EP.
    Exitium Sui has once again teamed up with Meuse Music Records to exceed expectations and challenge perceptions. Releasing September 4th worldwide, welcome the call to graves.
    I will be going through the entire album with, talking about the recording process, the themes explored through the lyrics, the music video and of course, Black Metal.
    Artwork, photography and layout by Anett Gebauer.

    Exitium Sui on Bandcamp
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    Episode 256: NERVE

    26/09/2026 | 49 mins.
    Today on the podcast I am joined by AC and Alex of the Toronto based Bass Violence band known as NERVE!
    The band's debut released was out on July 31st, 'DEMO 2026', which contains 3 tracks that perfectly exemplify what 'Bass Violence' is all about and will be the primary focus of this particular episode.
    The band have also released a music video for one of those tracks, 'Safe Space', which you can watch now on the band's socials and the bizarre story of how that music video was shot.
    Always a pleasure having AC, awesome having Alex on for the first time, hope you enjoyed the episode!
    NERVE on bandcamp
    Nerve on Instagram
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    Episode 255: Cian Ó Náraigh

    21/09/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by writer/theatremaker, Cian Ó Náraigh!
    Cian is the founder of Scaoilte Theatre, a bilingual (English/Irish) theatre comhargúpa, based in Kildare and Dublin which has a focus on bilingual, politically aware, socially conscious and environmentally focused theatre. I'll be chatting to Cian about what the group is all about, why he set is up and what kind of stuff they want to make,
    On top of this, Scaoilte Theatre's play, 'Anonn | The Other Side', will be embarking on it's national tour this week, beginning on Wednesday in Kildare and then coming to Dublin on Friday in the Axis Art Centre and Theatre in Ballymun. This is a one-man show tackling themes of grief, loss, and the macabre, all about a fake spirit medium actually making contact with the other side. Cian, who wrote the play, will be telling us all about the show in a non-spoiler way, why he wrote it and what it represents.
    We'll be chatting about Ag Samhlú Saoil Eile, the bilingual theatre workshop he setup alongside Martha Cosgrove of Scaoilte Theatre. The project invites young people (16-24) with a curiosity for the Irish language and theatre to explore the natural spaces and species in Irish mythology of supernatural Otherworld through theatre. Participants are then invited to create their own stories of worlds in which we live with respect and wonder for ecosystems.
    And finally we will be discussing the current Irish language revival and what the means in relation to theatre and future of the Irish language.
    www.scaoilte.com
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    The Monthly Roundup - August 2026

    20/09/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    Today's episode is the monthly roundup where Barra and Jack will be chatting about all the recent shows we have been to and all the new music we discovered.
    This includes Barra's time at this years All Together Now, Jack's time at a certain controversial rapper's arena show, A$AP Rocky, Joji, All Points East festival in London and SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane.
    Cover photo by Milagros Montero Hajduk
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About Who Art Thou?
Who Art Thou? is an Irish based podcast hosted by Barra Carlin and Jack McBain that explores the creative processes and life experiences of artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives. Each episode features a different guest, who shares their personal journey and insights into their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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