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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.www.wynonableach.comSkinner + Digdeep + Joe Maxi live in Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Conor and Shay of the brilliant pysch-Rock band, Bad Mothers Union!The band will be releasing their debut album 'Sore Losers' on the 19th of March, which will serve as primary focus of this end!"Recorded in a house at the airport and various crash pads around", the album brings the listener an enticing journey of Lynchian inspired Pyschadelia rhythms, constantly mixing things up throughout the album's runtime.I'll be chatting with the guys about how this band was formed (and re-formed), the recording process for the album, Dublin airports Brass band, the freemasons and a bunch of other topics this meandering podcast went down.Bad Mothers Union on LinktreeUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Ollie of the incredible Cork based Death Metal band, Bodydrinkers!I'll be chatting with Ollie about the band's early years and their formation, how their sound has evolved since the band's inception, with the primary focus being the band's 2025 album release, the pummelling 'Birthed of Filth'.We'll also be getting some insight into the early stages of the band's next release!Bodydrinkers will be supporting Inhuman Nature on their Cork leg of the tour alongside 12 Gauge Outrage in Dali on April 30th.Bodydrinkers on BandcampUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by AC, making their third appearance on the show, and Kyle of the Toronto based band Pretty Mouth!Newly reformed and playing blisteringly, erratic heavy music, I will be chatting to the band about primarily in this episode about their EP 'Dead Ends', which was released in March of last year and served as the band's first release in 10 years, covering why the band decided to start making music again and what it was like playing music in this band again.We'll also be chatting about their third album, that the band is currently working on and their most recent release 'Live at the Sugar Shack, which was released last month!Always a pleasure having AC on the podcast and it was a pleasure meeting Kyle - I don't think I've ever had a band on that teased each other in an episode as much as this one!Pretty Mouth on LinktreePartholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Ashley and Becca of Delivery Service, ahead of their sold out Jameson Music show this Thursday in Whelans alongside Brooki and The Scratch!I'll be chatting with them about how the band has changed since the launch of their debut single 'Ghost', released last year, their love of 90s music, their next single 'Truancy' which is to be released on Friday the 13th and of course, the incredible show they going to be playing this Thursday.This is part of a series of gigs that Jameson Music will be putting on in 2026 which will help break down the barriers that separate fans from artists and bring them closer together than ever before. Delivery Service on LinktreeJameson Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Daniel Howard of the Progressive Post-Sludge Metal band Partholón!We'll be covering quite a few topics in this particular episode, starting with the band's inclusion on the 'Seven Wars Old' compilation, which is a collection of heavy music that raises funds for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.We'll then be talking about the band's brilliant 2024 album, 'The Ocean Pours In' and the award winning documentary about the album, made by Richie of the Metal Cell Podcast.And finally we'll be going over what the new music Partholón has been working on, which you can hear on their tour with The Grey that starts next week!Dates for Partholón's Irish tour with The Grey:March 5th - Sin E, DublinMarch 6th - Dolans, The Kasbah, LimerickMarch 7th - Dali, Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am delighted to announce that Ryan Cashell makes his return to the podcast!You may know Ryan from his work as the frontman for the phenomenal band, Brass Phantoms, but he is on today's episode to talk about his newest musical venture, a solo project by the name of Cashell!Inspired by zine culture, Cashell has taken a DIY approach to his writing - recording and mixing all of his music.He has released two singles to date, 'Said and Done' and most recently, 'These Things Take Time', which will be a part of his debut EP that is set to be released in March.I'll be chatting with Ryan about why he began to make music as a solo artist, the trails and tribulations that working as a solo artist comes with, his upcoming debut EP and the music and gig culture in Scotland, where Ryan is based.Cashell on LinktreePartholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by Gabriel Gaba of the Blackgaze band, T R Y S T E (To Rise You Seek The End).Having released their self-titled EP in November 2025 and it being one of my favourite releases of the year, I'll talking with Gabriel about how this band was formed with his bandmate John, the recording process for the EP and intricacies of creating music this devastatingly heavy yet beautiful all at the same time.As massive fan of this style of music, this is band that is doing everything right with it!T R Y S T E on LinktreePartholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the monthly round up episode where myself and Music Journalist, Jack McBain, will be covering our favourite releases over January 2026 and music related news, which includes Kanye West's apology, Geece's 'worst performance ever' on Saturday Night Live and of course - the biggest night in mainstream music, The Grammys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today myself and Gavin Purcell of Bicurious and The Neck will be going through our favourite shows of 2025!We'll each be looking back on 2025 and going through our favourite shows, from local performances to stadium and arena shows.Bicurious websitePartholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good to be back!The episode today, I'll be discussing my favourite Metal releases of 2025!I will be joined by Conor Molloy of LaVein, Dexter Hodkinson of Their Last Stop and Symone Bowes of SYGH and will be going through a wild variety of incredible heavy albums released over the course of 2025, including acts like SCALP, Deafheaven, Conjurer and Ghost Bath!Partholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneSymone's fundraiser for Women's AidBest Metal Albums of 2025 Playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special episode today, this is the first in the podcast's end of year series!Myself, Zac Stephenson from SPRINTS and Jack McBain from the Goo will be going through the music released over 2025, covering our favourite Irish releases and our top albums from 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last episode of the year!Today I am joined by all 3 members of Fierce Shook, Rob, Austin and Owen, for their return on the podcast!We are going to be chatting about their latest mini-album, 'Sons of Dis', which was released in August of this year!We'll be breaking down the EP track by track, covering the ideas and themes of the EP, the recording and the artwork.I loved this mini-album, it was one of my favorite Irish releases of the year so it was such a pleasure to have the band on!Fierce Shook on LinktreePartholon / The Grey live at Sin EInhuman Nature live at Lost Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I have Ryan and Jonny of the Runner!Hailing from the vibrant streets of Dublin, Runner is a dynamic four-piece that blends nostalgia rock with the raw edge of indie grunge. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of the ’70s—think the intricate compositions of Rush and the atmospheric depth of Pink Floyd—alongside the gritty authenticity of ’90s grunge legends like Nirvana and Radiohead, their music evokes a sense of both longing and rebellion.I'll be chatting with the lads about the their musical influences, how the band formed, their two singles, 'Distance' and 'View', their upcoming shows in New York as part of the New Colossus festival and everything the band has in store for 2026.They have also been announced as part of Whelan's Ones to Watch this year so make sure to grab a ticket to start your new year off the best way possible!Runner WebsiteRunner on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All 3 of Raining in December are back on the podcast to chat about their debut EP 'flowers', which was released in November!In a particularly chaotic episode, I'll be chatting with Vincent, Eoin and Willow about the recording process for this brilliant EP, talking about each track as well as covering our favorite releases and live performances of 2025.The band are also playing their EP launch tonight in Workman's with Picture Postcard and Dux Et Rex! The show is being put on by EX OH Promotions and tickets are available through Eventbrite.Raining in December on LinktreeTickets for Raining in December's EP Launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Adam McCabe AKA Cabin!You may know Adam from his previous work with the exceptionally brilliant band, Brass Phantoms but since then, he has embarked on his own solo adventure with this musical project.For this episode, myself and Adam will be chatting about his upcoming EP, 'Yuppie', which is to be released on December 5th. Packed with gorgeous instrumentation, brilliant vocals and sunny production, this is a must-listen to EP when it is released. He has released two singles off the EP so far, 'Grind' and 'It's All Over (For You), both showcasing his amazing songwriting ability. The EP contains a social commentary throughout on what a 'Yuppie' represents in today's world.We also went down a startling amount of avenues of conversation that I did not think we were going to go.Having been a massive fan of his singles since the beginning, it was a massive treat to have Adam on the podcast to chat about this stellar upcoming EP!Cabin on LinktreeSacred Noose live at Fibber Magees w/ Lymphoedema, Their Last Stop and Ancient Malice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myself and musical journalist Jack McBain will be chatting about all the shows we went to over the last month, including Turnstile, Gilla Band, Maruja and my second trip to Damnation Festival in Manchester, which was one of the best weekends I've ever had in regards to seeing bands I love.We'll also be covering all the new music we listened to that was released over the last month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I will be chatting with AC of Canadian Grindcore band, Holy Grinder, once again!Over the summer, Holy Grinder decided to call it a day, much to my disappointment as I loved what this band had put out!So with this episode, myself and AC will be chatting about why that decision was made, the final run of shows the band played, the legacy of Holy Grinder, from favourite shows and the amazing bands they have played with over the years as well as discussing the genre of Grindcore as a whole and what it represents in today's world along with a bunch of other topics and avenues of conversation we went down, which I was even surprised we chatted about.I will miss this band very dearly but I really can't wait to see what AC puts out next!Holy Grinder on BandcampTickets for Sacred Noose live at Fibber Magees w/ Lymphoedema, Their Last Stop and Grave Sermon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Curfew on LinktreeCurfew at the Grand Social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!D.Cullen on LinktreeTickets for Sacred Noose live at Fibber Magees w/ Lymphoedema, Their Last Stop and Ancient Malice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.