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 EUragh's EP Launch w/ Horrenda + Black Hole DiversSacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 189: GUSH
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!GUSH on LinktreeHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 188: Silk
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.Silk on LinktreeOld Crow Promotions on LinktreeHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Episode: June 2025 Round Up
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:June 2025 PlaylistHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 187: Daddee
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 ticketsHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Art Thou? is an Irish based podcast hosted by Barra Carlin 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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