Barra Carlin

Who Art Thou?

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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.

Author

Barra Carlin

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Music

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 223: Pain In Vain 13.04.2026

Today I am joined on the podcast by Mikey, Mark and Dylan of Pain In Vain! We'll be chatting about the band's latest single, Archangel', that was released yesterday! The band's first single in almost 2 years and the single acts as the band's return to their signature version of Metalcore. We'll be covering the origins of the song, the recording process and what the band has in store for the rest o...

Episode 222: Curtisy & owin 09.04.2026

Today on the podcast we have Dublin rapper, Curtisy and Producer, owin, to talk about their latest collaborative album, 'Get a Life!', which was released on March 20th. In a first for this podcast, music journalist Jack McBain, who has made several appearances on the show already, will be helming this episode as the new co-host going forward! Jack will be going through the entire tracklisting with...

Episode 221: Survivalist 02.04.2026

Today I am going to be joined by Gav of the Groove-core Belfast band, Survivalist! I have quite a lotta ground to cover with Gav in this episode, we had plenty to talk about! Firstly, we'll of course be chatting about the band's brilliant brand new album, 'A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone', which was released in January. We'll be chatting about how that album came together, going through the tr...

Episode 220: Silk 31.03.2026

Today on the podcast I am joined by Michael Smyth for his third appearance on this podcast and his second appearance with his new band, the Belfast shoegazers, Silk! Myself and Michael had quite a lot to cover in this particular episode. We'll first be talking about his previous band, Virgins, and why that band has disbanded, how they ended the band, their final show and how that process lead into...

Episode 219: LaVein 27.03.2026

Today on the podcast I am joined by Conor and Kyle of the Metallic Hardcore band, LaVein! We will be chatting about the band's latest single, Puncture Wounds, which was released earlier this month and stands as the first bit of new music from the band in almost 3 years. I'll be going over with the band how the band's music has developed over that time period, the recording process of the single an...

Episode 218: Gylt 22.03.2026

Today I am delighted to be joined by Mark, Cormac and Iphigenia of the LA Hardcore band Gylt! The primary focus of this episode will be the band's latest release, 'In 1,000 Agonies, I exist', an incredible, chaotic, pummeling EP that has be stuck in my head from the very moment I first listened to it. We'll also be chatting about the how the band began, settling what the band's name actually means...

Episode 217: Drag Wounds Promotions 18.03.2026

Today's guest on the podcast is Carlin Brown of the independent music promotion company, Drag Wounds. In this episode, I'll be chatting to Carlin about music promotion, covering what people may not know or even think about when it comes to promoting gigs, the complexities of running shows, how to promote a show in the first place and all the trail and tribulations that come with the job in this cu...

Monthly Round up - February 2026 w/ Jack McBain 15.03.2026

On today's episode myself and music journalist Jack McBain will be covering our favorite releases of February 2026, all the gigs we went to (which includes Deftones and Borderline festival) and we will also be giving our opinions on the 'The Moment', the mockumentary starring Charli XCX which critiques not only the music industry, but the cultural movement that was 'BRAT Summer'. Uncultivates live...

Episode 216: Bad Mothers Union 13.03.2026

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, constant...

Episode 215: Bodydrinkers 09.03.2026

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...

Episode 214: Pretty Mouth 04.03.2026

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...

Episode 213: Delivery Service 03.03.2026

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 an...

Episode 212: Partholón 26.02.2026

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 O...

Episode 211: Cashell 24.02.2026

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...

Episode 210: T R Y S T E 20.02.2026

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...

Monthly Round Up! - January 2026 w/ Jack McBain 17.02.2026

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.

Best Gigs of 2025 w/ Gavin Purcell (Bicurious and The Neck) 16.02.2026

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 website Partholon and The Grey live at Sin E Uncultivates live at Lost Lane Inhuman Nature live at Lost Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Best Metal Albums of 2025 w/ Conor Molloy, Dexter Hodkinson & Symone Bowes 12.02.2026

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 E...

Best Albums of 2025 w/ Zac Stephenson & Jack McBain 06.01.2026

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.

Episode 209: Fierce Shook 31.12.2025

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...

Episode 208: Runner 18.12.2025

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...

Episode 207: Raining in December 07.12.2025

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 to...

Episode 206: Cabin 28.11.2025

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...

Monthly Roundup - November 2025 w/ Jack McBain 23.11.2025

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 Acas...

Episode 205: Holy Grinder 19.11.2025

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 a...

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