Who Art Thou?

Today's guest on the podcast is Corey of the Cincinnati Noisey Blackened Hardcore band, In Heaven! Formed last year, I discovered this band recently by trying to find something blisteringly heavy to listen to and came across their brilliant Self-titled debut EP, which was released this year on the 1st of June! Corey will be on the show today to talk about how this band began, his background in...

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...

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, lea...

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, 'Sa...

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...

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 H...

Ancient Malice make their return on the podcast today, this time I am joined by Paul, the guitarist of the band! We will be talking about their latest release, Worm Tongue, which will be available on all streaming platforms and for purchase digitally and physically tomorrow, the 4th of September! Myself and Paul will be go through the entire EP, track by track, breaking down the recording and song...

Today on the podcast I am delighted to announce that Evan Prendergast will be making his return on the podcast! Normally having a guest on like Evan, we would be focusing on his work with his band Low Violent, Uncultivates and Worn Out but for this particular episode, the primary focus is going to be about how Evan is the proud owner of Dead Cult Promotions, a staple of the Metal, Hardcore, Punk a...

Today on the podcast I am very excited to say that I have Casey Nolan joining me, the bassist for the awesome Portland Hardcore band, Dry Socket! This episode comes just a few days ahead of the band's Irish debut, as on the 29th of August the band will be coming to Ireland for a run of shows supporting another incredible American Hardcore band, SPACED, on their Ireland & UK headline tour. The...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Niamh, the front noisemaker of the Metal band, Carnyx! Carnyx are a fresh new band to the Irish Metal scene. I first saw them at their launch show for the debut single, 'Witness', which was a show that made me an instant fan. I'll be chatting with Niamh about how this band initially began, covering all the influences that the band blend throughout their music, w...

The 250th episode of the podcast is here! Joining me for this episode are Rorik and Madison of Michigan Grindcore band, Cloud Rat! Being a longtime fan, this episode will be myself asking Rorik and Madison burning questions I've had for the band, from covering the nastiness of their breakdown in 'Aluminum Branches' off their latest album 'Threshold', the genre-shifting album 'Do Not Let Me off the...

Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Liam, Tom and Grant of the Irish Thrash Metal band, Psykosis! Recorded in the band's rehearsal space ahead of their show with Vio-lence in the Grand Social a couple of weeks ago, we have a lot to cover in this episode with the band! We'll be chatting about the band's fantastic sophomore album, 'Mind Games' which was released last year, re-releasing t...

Today on the podcast I am joined by David and Taylor of the Scottish Shoegaze band, Sunstinger, to discuss the band's third and latest EP, 'Spare Me The Rapture', which is to be released on the 27th of August. On the band’s expansive new EP ‘Spare Me the Rapture’, Sunstinger’s sound is the product of their environment; beautiful but crushing, abrasive but oneiric and oppressive but romantic. Over...

Today on the podcast Barra and Jack will be reviewing the much anticipated latest album from British Popstar, Charli XCX, 'Music, Fashion, Film', which is her first major release since her global phenomenon of an album, 'Brat', released in 2024 and her second album release of this year. Joining us on this episode will be friend of the podcast and a longtime Charli XCX, Dublin's very own Jake Hurle...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Philly and Jackson of the Cork punky post-hardcore quartet, DazGak! to talk about their brand new EP, 'Stimpy', which was released last Friday. The EP offers a new venture to the bands sound, as it's the first release for the band that contains Vocals and lyrics. The band have somehow managed to include this new dynamic to their music while still retaining all t...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Tommy of the Birmingham Hardcore/Metal band, Dead Mob! A Hardcore band that really surprised me on my first listen with just how much sub-genres and styles of playing that they've managed to blend into their tunes, I'll be chatting with Tommy about how this band was originally formed, their writing process, the Hardcore community, their two fantastic singles 'Se...

A little bonus episode today! In this episode I am going to be going through my thoughts and experience from the Metallica weekend that happened in the Aviva! Normally for these kind of episodes I'd be joined by my fellow co-host Jack McBain but being that he was away, I was very fortunate enough to have his cousin Sean McKiernan step in to fill his role and chat about his experience of going both...

Today on the podcast, we are going Stateside as I am joined by Colonel Goon and The Prospector of the Texas band, UNCULTIVATES Playing their signature blend of music, which they've Christened Yeehawcore, I will be chatting with the two members about the busy year they've had which includes releasing their debut album 'It Will All Become Clear, Like The French Revolution', an Irish tour that took t...

Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Stephan, Nathan and DJ of the band Whitethorrn! We have plenty to chat about in this episode as we'll be covering the band origins, their writing process and very excitedly , the band's next two singles, starting with 'Taste In Men' and then Stress Party. One of the main aspects of this band that I've always loved, is how they never pigeon hold...

Today on the podcast I am joined by another fellow podcaster, Emmet Casey, the founder and host of the From The Depths podcast! Emmet had me on his own show as a guest two years ago, so now it's his turn - and we had plenty to cover in this episode! Firstly, we will be talking about Emmet's involvement in this years MONK FEST, an incredible two days of Extreme and Experimental music, put on from t...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Jenkins of Brisbane shoegaze risers Fragile Animals! I will be chatting to Victoria about the band's latest EP, 'Dead Stop', which was released on the 29th of May. The EP, 'Dead Stop', was produced by Elliot Heinrich, and was written in the aftermath of the band’s breakthrough 2025 EP 'Tourist' and their first UK and European tour - a 14-date run across...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Mark Payne of the band 4 piece death metal/deathcore Indomnius, who originally formed in 2016 in Belfast! Beginning as a technical death metal act, they  signed with USA label Roxx Records to release their debut EP entitled “Legion Within” – which was released as of September 2nd 2016 Since the release of Legion Within, the bands direction has shifted...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Ciaran of the Pyschy Prog Punk band, DUMB POSH HIPPIES! I'll be chatting to Ciaran about how this band started, how they formed their sound, the origins of their hilarious band name and how their one of the few bands I know of releasing remixes of their singles. The band have just released two new singles, DOOMER & SCUMBO, which were released in April and wi...

Today on the podcast I am joined by Matt and Julie of the Riotous duo, HAVVK to chat about about the band's upcoming album, 'Time Will Kill', which is out everywhere this Friday! Self-described as ‘the reckoning’, Time Will Kill is an album that chronicles the personal pursuit to reclaim control. A decisive shift in perspective from their third album, To Fall Asleep - a tumultuous rollercoaster ri...

On today's episode, new co-host to the podcast, music journalist Jack McBain, will be covering his experience at this years Primavera Sound at Barcelona! This will include Jack finally getting to see Geece live, how the festival was managed during an exceptionally bad weather situation, the main acts that stood out, the acts that didn't and how awesome My Bloody Valentine are! Hosted on Acast. See...