POST-BURNOUTMatthew Toner of the Belfast Rock Band Lonely Astronauts Discusses Their Fromation, Their Name, and Their Les Misérables-Inspired Latest Single “These Nights”
Today, the Belfast-based alt-rock band Lonely Astronauts released their latest single “These Nights.” We caught up with the vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Matthew Toner, to discuss the single, the band’s formation, the origin of the band’s name, and being inspired by “Les Misérables.”
The Bostonian Musician Casey McQuillen Discusses Her Recent Single “Better Than This,” Her Irish Heritage, Her Upcoming Dublin Date, Getting Her Irish Citizenship, and Her Recent Tours with Loreen and Anastacia.
Having recently supported Anastacia at her sold-out date at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, the Bostonian singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen is returning to headline the Crowbar Terrace in September. Before then, Casey spoke to us about the tour, her upcoming show, her recently released single “Better Than This,” and gaining her Irish citizenship.
Jimmie Byrne of the Dublin Rock Band KING CARA Tells Us About Their Formation, Recent Single “Favourite Crusade,” Upcoming Headline Show, and His Background
Last week, the Dublin band KING CARA released their second single and first in a year, “Favourite Crusade.” Their frontman, Jimmie Byrne, talks with us about the single, how the band formed, and their plans for the year.
On the Podcast: The Louth-Based Musician David O’Farrell-McGeary of haunted images Returns to Discuss Their Self-Titled Debut Album, How Experiencing Editing Film Helped with Its Flow, Revisiting Older David ofmg Songs With the New Line-Up and Sound, and Much More
Ahead of their launch gig for their album at The Watchtower in Drogheda tonight, David O’Farrell-McGeary of haunted images discusses their debut album with us, from its influences, songwriting, production, and editing.
Dave Dictor of the Legendary Hardcore Punk Band MDC Discusses Their Longevity, Upcoming Album, Activism, and Much More
The legendary Texan hardcore band MDC began a tour of Europe at the beginning of the week. Before it began, their frontperson, Dave Dictor, spoke with us about why he continues to tour after forty-seven years, the band’s upcoming album, and politics.
The Members of the New Dublin “Dreamo” Project Picture Postcard Discuss Their Formation, Blending ‘00s Emo with Shoegaze, How This Genre Has Tested Them as Musicians and Producers, and Their Debut Single “October”
Picture Postcard are a new band on the Dublin music scene that features members of acts like King Cara, SNAFU, Epilogue, Fulvetta, and Skyless. The members chat with us about how this new emo-and-shoegaze-blending project came together.
Paddy Hanna Discusses His Fifth Album “Oylegate,” Working with Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox on the Record, Taking Influence from Soviet Cinema, and Returning to the Stage
Paddy Hanna’s latest album, “Oylegate,” may not have existed. Fuelled by uncertainty, Paddy was considering quitting his solo project. However, something convinced him not to. In our interview, Paddy talks about his decision to keep going, making the album, and what that means for him going forward.
On the Podcast: Michael Smyth of the Belfast Shoegaze Band Virgins Talks About Their Latest Single “b l o o m s,” Upcoming Irish Tour, and Their Planned Second Album
Ahead of the launch gig for their latest single “b l o o m s” at The Belfast Empire Music Hall tonight, Michael Smyth of the Belfast shoegaze band Virgins talks to us about the song, selecting their first single following their debut album, working on that album’s follow-up, and much more.
The Members of the Irish Garage Punk Trio Adore Discuss Their Recent Single “Stay Free Old Stranger,” Autonomy, and the Perspectives that Help Them to Balance Their Success with Life’s Demands
Last month, the Irish garage punk trio Adore released their first single of the year “Stay Free Old Stranger,” which was the first song they crafted as a band. The members talked to us about the song, why now was the right time to release it, and how they’ve been balancing life and independence with…
Shawn Legaspi and Willow Leavey of the Dublin Alt-Rock/Metal Duo SHALLO Discuss Their Formation, Upcoming Single “Betrayal,” and Their Future
Next Friday, the Dublin alt-rock/metal duo SHALLO will release “Betrayal,” their first single in two years. Bassist Shawn Legaspi and drummer Willow Leavey talk to us about the song, what they’ve been up to in that time, recording their debut EP, and much more.
