Who Art Thou?

Today's guest is Emileo!For this episode we'll be doing a deep dive on Emileo's incredible new EP, 'A Thief of Mother's Milk', which was released on May 7th and it's genuinely one of my favorite releases of the year so far. It's absolutely gorgeous from start to finish.The EP conceptually illuminates the process of the modern human being deprived of affection and love. It claims that there is no such thing as a bad heart, just one that is shivering in the freezing cold of withdrawal and loss. The EP takes the listener through seven chapters of a world of loneliness where love turns into a disease.The EP is written and produced by Emileo herself, mixed by James Eager (The Scratch) and mastered by Peter Montgomery (Tame Impala, Bicep). The songs ‘Mother’s milk’ and ‘No One’s daughter’ feature Emileo’s mother recalling the experience of giving birth to her daughter, and Dara Abdurahman (Bricknasty)plays bass on the song ‘Marrakesh’.The EP's last song Fata Morgana (पार्थ) features a music video which is shot in Southern Spain and Morocco and is released today!On the 14th of May, Emileo will celebrate 'A Thief of Mother's milk' in her EP Launch Experience in the bunker of the Pawnshop where she will perform the whole EP live, which has completely sold out!Emileo on SpotifyEmileo on LinktreeEmileo on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is the incredible talent that is SPOOKLET!A fantastic artist, I first came across her work from her collaboration with silverglass on the song 'Seraph', and then listened to her own material and I became a fan quite literally immediately after listening. She has 4 singles out currently, each one of them showcasing her brilliant creative and experimental qualities.The music from SPOOKLET is incredible and the live shows are an absolute must see. I've been fortunate to have seen two performances of SPOOKLET's and each time I was completely floored.I'll be chatting with SPOOKLET about her creative process, her songs and live performances, where her stage name comes from and a whole host of other tangents and chatter that always happens on this podcast.SPOOKLET on InstagramSPOOKLET on LinktreeSPOOKLET on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by Sonny and Harry of the fantastic Post-Rock band, Geo Postal!The band have two singles out currently, 'Planet Express' and 'Steady The Hand', two gorgeous Post-Rock songs that I would highly recommend checking out and that we will be breaking down on this podcast along with such other topics as how the band got their name, their creative process, the art of musical packaging, the mysterious numbers on a bottle of Buckfast, AI and art and a many other tangents this podcast is brought down. The band are also the hosts to a new dedicated night for all things Post-Rock, Math-rock and Prog-Rock called 'White Noise', an event which held it's first night last Saturday alongside two fantastic bands, DasGak! and Silverglass.This is an awesome and I really can't wait to see what they have in store next!Geo Postal on SpotifyGeo Postal on InstagramGeo Postal Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm delighted to have Cian and Emmet of the band Bucket on the podcast today!One of the most exciting, abrasive and certainly loud bands at the moment, I'll be chatting to the lads about how the band began, their two latest singles, 'Who Knows' and 'Budgie' (Including a very funny story about the origin of the aforementioned song) and how they mark a new era and sound for the band, loudest bands, Bon Jovi, and what the band is working towards next!The first time I saw this band I was completely floored by the sheer heft of their sound and the energy on stage, been a fan ever since so to have them on the podcast is really awesome - The lads had me laughing throughout the whole episode.Bucket on InstagramBucket on SpotifyTickets to see Bucket supporting Teen Mortgage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm joined by the Dublin-Based Alternative band AZURE on the podcast!I'll be chatting with Sean and Sam about their brand new EP, 'Case Del Dáil' (maybe the best EP title of the year?) which was released on the 5th of April. I would highly recommend checking this EP, it's absolutely brilliant from start to finish - my personal favorite tune off it is 'Soul Stricken Misfit Black'.I'll be chatting with the band how the EP came out about, recording with Beardfire Music, the band's many influences, favorite live performances, the beautiful artwork for the EP designed by Chloe Harte and many other topics of discussion!It was also one of the most insightful episodes I've recorded in a while for discovering new Irish acts, so if you want to hear about an amazing band and then some more, this is the episode to listen to!AZURE on InstagramAZURE on BandcampAZURE on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Moth Poet!Moth Poet is a Paris-born poet and visual artist of Irish, French and American nationalities. They bridge seas through poetry and cultural anthropology, investigating migration paths and experiences of liminality. Jo has worked with indigenous leaders in Colombia, left stray feathers in Berlin and stalked the streets of Dublin as a vampire.Their stage performances combine poetry, physical theatre and drag in order to celebrate the queer and the unknowable in each of us.I first got to see them preform opening at the αnnie ∧ the ωitness headline show in the Bello Bar and immediately thought to myself that I'd never seen a spoken word poetry show like it - They put on a performance that you just have to see and hear!I'll be chatting to them about how they got into poetry, their costumes, their characters (which includes the cryptid Mothman the fact I'm genuinely terrified of Moths), where their inspiration comes from and bunch of other topics like Sci-fi and Blackbeard the pirate!Moth Poet on InstagramMoth Poet Bio SiteTheodicy Music video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is the fantastic artist/writer dryeyes!I'll be chatting with dryeyes about their debut EP, 'the apple tree', which will be released in early May and was fully produced by himself. There is currently two singles released already off the EP, the first one 'in time' was released in March and the latest single, 'holdens demons', was released last Friday. We'll also be chatting about the incredible musical talent dryeyes has enlisted in making this EP, the beautiful artwork made for the EP, the live shows, the band Loathe, Bricknasty and a bunch of other tangents that we inevitably go down during this episode. dryeyes on linktreedryeyes on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Had the absolute pleasure of having Aaron, Luke and Alan of the fantastic Cork band, Outsound!This is a band I've had recommended to me countless times by bands around Ireland and that completely blew me away with their live performance in their first leg of Metal 2 the Masses, which got them through to the semi-finals!I'll be chatting with the band about Metal 2 the Masses, their fantastic album 'Megatherium' that was released last year, a lil bit about the next album that they are working on, funny song titles, Alice in Chains, Tool and a a whole lot more. If you haven't listened to their album Megatherium I would highly reccommend giving it a listen, absolutely brilliant from start to finish. You can see Outsound live next at Metal 2 the Masses on April 20th in Fibbers!Outsound on SpotifyOutsound on bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are Ciaran and Darragh of the band Daddee!The band released their debut single, '10 Men Down' on the 1st of March and are set to be releasing a slew of more fantastic tunes this year, which includes their next single 'Murdoch', releasing on the 16th of April.I'll be chatting with the band about how they began, how they go about constructing their songs, LCD Soundsystem, The Martello Hotel in Bray, Daniel Johnston and many other topics.This band make super fun, super energetic rock music that I cannot wait to see live - Which is good because they putting on a show in Anseo in May!This was a fairly loose episode, I'm pretty much laughing throughout the whole episode so I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much I enjoyed making it. Make sure to check out the band's instagram page for excelllent Memes. Daddee on InstagramDaddee on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Who Art Thou? podcast!Today I am joined I have Azerty on the podcast, a rapper I first saw preform when she opened for annie ∧ the witness at their headline show in Bello Bar, a performance that completely floored me.I'll be chatting to Azerty about her debut single, 'Double Yellow', how she became interested in rap, her influences, what she is working on currently, Circle Sessions, Childish Gambino, Charli XCX (ovo), busking in Dublin and a bunch of other stories as well!It really was awesome having Azerty on the podcast, 'Double Yellow' is a song that I've had on repeat since I first heard it and you should all be streaming it right after you finish this podcast.Azerty on InstagramAzerty on SpotifyTickets for Azerty at Cantito Dublin 25th EditionAid for Palestine at Crowbar Terrace, Button Factory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is the Mikey O'Riordan, founder of Our Divide Promotions and front man for the band Pain In Vein.If you're interested in Metal, Hard Rock, Punk or anything in between and have been to a show in Dublin, chances are high that it was put on by Mikey's promotion company - I've been going to them myself for years which I believe is how I know Mikey in the first place.I'll be chatting with Mikey about why he started this promotion company, the work that goes into it, the acts that he has booked and all the little things that people wouldn't necessarily consider when it comes to putting on shows as well of course all the little tangents this podcast seems to meander down every episode. Our Divide Promotions on InstagramOur Divide Promotions' websiteOur Divide Promotions Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by the fantastic photographer Glen Bollard.If you've seen any concert photography of any major artist preforming in Ireland like Billie Eilish, boygenius, Biffy Clyro, Metallica and Bring Me The Horizon to name but a few, or local heroes like CMAT, Fangclub, Sprints or The Scratch - Chances are it was taken by Glen.I'll be chatting about how his interest with photography began, his career, how the industry works, all the artist's he's worked with, including touring with the likes of You Me at Six, this was a very fun episode to record!Glen Bollard on InstagramGlen Bollard's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I have Tommy Cullen on the podcast to talk about his fantastic debut album, 'Enjoy the Glow', which is set to be released on April 19th. So far, he has released three singles off the album, 'Good Time', All I've Ever Had' and 'Home'.Tommy was very kind to send me on the album ahead of it's release and it's truly a gorgeous listen so it was very fun to pick his brain about the work that went into making this album, the themes explored in it and all his favourite tracks and stories surrounding it.There is a few samples of the album sprinkled through this episode and also a very special live acoustic performance at the end of the episode of 'Good Time', preformed by Tommy during the episode.Make sure to listen to 'Enjoy the Glow' when it's released on April 19th and be sure to catch Tommy live at his album release show in The Sound House on April 26th. Tickets are available for that show now.Tommy Cullen websiteTommy Cullen live at The Sound house (April 26th) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I will be chatting to Luke of Raise The Bar.Raise The Bar Events is all about providing a platform for musicians, currently doing showcase style events which offer stage and promotional time for emerging artists.Long term, they are working towards providing the resources needed to make being a musician a viable and sustainable career choice, while also bringing much needed social, interactive and educational spaces to the wider community.I will be chatting to Luke about how and why he setup Raise The Bar, the work that goes into the project, the gigs that he's put on and all his future endeavors. Luke's ethos is incredible, the work he's doing for the Irish music scene is phenomenal and I genuinely love what he's doing so it was a real pleasure to sit and chat with him about.Raise The Bar events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the podcast!Today I am joined by all the members of the punk, metal, rock, and dance band known as Chiral. They have 3 singles out so far, 'I Bring Chaos', 'Digital Whispers', and 'Kubrick's Odyssey', all which showcase the bands incredible range along with each song having a fantastic music to top it all off that really complement each song. We'll be chatting about how this band formed, the inspiration into their music, their singles, their videos and chatting about such artists as Faith No More, Nine Inch Nails and Tool. This is sincerely a very exciting band, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what they have in store next for 2024. The sound engineering was entirely done for this episode by Sea HighCHIRAL's websiteCHIRAL - I Bring Chaos (Official Music Video)CHIRAL - Digital Whispers (Official Music Video)CHIRAL - Kubrick's Odyssey (Official Music Video) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm joined by Patrick, Mort and Leigh of the fantastic band, Digdeep.I'll be chatting with them about how the band got started, the peculiar origin of the band's name, 00's pop bangers, Cher Llyod and their latest single, 'Headwreck', and the accompanying music video which was released at the end of January. I first saw these lads open for Skies Behind and thought they were absolutely class so to get them on the podcast, especially one as good fun as this one, was a real pleasure!Digdeep on SpotifyHeadwreck music videoDigdeep on InstagramHow to get tickets for Digdeep live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by the fantastic talent that is Luke Clerkin!Luke is a singer/songwriter, mental health advocate and creative director for Dublin Songwriting Circle. Today we'll mainly be chatting about his debut album, 'Orpheus', which is set to be released in October.We'll be talking about how this album came about, the themes behind it as well other topics such as how Luke got into music in the first place, favourite music videos, Elton John and Glen Hansard. If you haven't heard Luke's music, sincerely go give it a listen - Incredible honest, beautiful lyrics and a fantastic voice!And if you haven't seen him live, he's going on a run of shows including a headline show in Workman's Cellar tomorrow night!Luke Clerkin on InstagramLuke Clerkin website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm joined on the podcast by the lads from the Cork city based Metal band, Following the Signs!I first saw these guys preforming live at this years Metal 2 the Masses in Fibbers (where they got through) and instantly knew I had to get them on the podcast as they were absolutely incredible!I'll be chatting to them today about Metal 2 the Masses of course, their 2023 album 'Conflictions', Lil Wayne or Xzibit, the metal scene in Cork and a whole bunch of other topics.Had an incredible time recording this episode, the lads had me in stitches throughout the recording so I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!Following the Signs on BandcampFollowing the Signs on SpotifyFollowing the Signs on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'll be chatting with Alex, the vocalist for the phenomenal rock band Brake Loose!From their amazing run of fantastic singles like 'REBEL REBEL (Evil like the Devil)', 'Yea I'm a Vampire' and 'Miss Behave', to their energetic as hell live shows, this is certainly a band that have something else.I'll be chatting with Alex about the band's latest single, 'Love on Fire', which is set to be release on February 23rd, this Friday and the band say it is their biggest song yet!On top of all this we'll be chatting about what the band has in store for us in 2024, including their tour and future releases and other topics such as what is the best Misfits era.Absolute blast to have this band on for the chats and I cannot wait to see what 2024 brings.I hope you all enjoy it!Pre-save Love on FireBrake Loose on InstagramBrake Loose on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday everyone!My guest today is singer-songwriter Daire Heffernan!From Dublin and based in Belfast, I first caught Daire preforming live at Whelan's Ones to Watch 2024 and was completely blown way by the music and songwriting and have been a big fan of her music ever since.If anybody has not heard her EP 'Wasters', released in 2022 and her latest single 'Harry', go listen to right now!I'll be chatting to Daire about her musical process, her lyrics and music, how awesome Adrianne Lenker is, the best unheard of video game and many more topics. I hope you enjoy it!Daire Heffernan on SpotifyDaire Heffernan on BandcampNew Dad + Daire Heffernan at The Button Factory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.