POST-BURNOUTKieran Murphy of the Irish Rock Band The Halez Discusses Their Formation, Their Latest Single “Coming for You,” Their Upcoming Debut Album, and What Motivates Them.
The longtime musician Kieran Murphy only began writing original music when faced with the boredom of the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, he swiftly made up for lost time, and now he and his band, The Halez, are on the precipice of releasing their debut album of feel-good, upbeat tracks. Kieran tells us all about how it…
Richard Blowes, The Founder and Owner of the Galway Independent Label Blowtorch Records, Tells Us About the History of the Label and Its Expansion
With some of the freshest artists on the Irish music scene on their roster, the Galway independent record label Blowtorch Records has, in recent years, become a highly-coveted label for Irish and international acts to be a part of. Founder and owner Richard Blowes sat down to discuss the founding of the label and expansion,…
The Members of the Bristol-Based Post-Rock Project Last Hyena Discuss Their Upcoming Paradigm-Shifting EP “Suspect Your Elders,” Their Four Years Away, the Bristol Music Scene, and Much More
At the end of February, when their first single of the year, “Make It Sound French,” was about to release, we spoke with the members of the Bristol-based post-rock band Last Hyena about their career, their upcoming EP “Suspect Your Elders,” their sound, and much more.
Rob Spragg (a.k.a. Larry Love) of the London Country/House Fusion Project Alabama 3 Discusses Their New Tour, The Longevity of the Band Thanks to The Sopranos, Partying with Members of The Show, and the 25th Anniversary of Their Album “La Peste”
Kicking off their Irish and British tour at Belfast’s The Limelight tonight, Rob Spragg (a.k.a. Larry Love) of the British country/house fusion Alabama 3 discusses touring Ireland, the 25th anniversary of their album “La Peste,” their tour in support of the jubilee, having their song featured as the theme to “The Sopranos,” and much more
Steve Smith, The Bassist of the Legendary British New Wave Act The Vapors, Discusses The Band’s Reunion, Their New Album “Wasp in a Jar,” Their Upcoming 2025 Dates, and Much More
Known for their 1980 chart-topping hit “Turning Japanese,” the British new wave act The Vapors called it quits in 1981 before regrouping in 2016. Today, the band released their second album since their reformation, called “Wasp in a Jar.” Founding member and bassist Steve Smith talks to us about the album and everything surrounding their…
On the Podcast: On Their Tenth Anniversary, Pierre and Nathan of the Belgian Post-Rock Two-Piece Endless Dive Discuss Exploring Nostalgia on Their First French-Language Album, “Souvenances.”
With their new album, “Souvenances,” out tomorrow, Pierre Van Vlaenderen and Nathan Mondez of the Belgian post-rock band Endless Dive took some time to discuss the nostalgic-driven record, which is both the first to be sung in their native tongue and the first in the band’s ten-year career to be crafted as a two-piece. You…
The Dublin Indie Band SPRITZ Talk To Us About Their Formation, Their Chaotic Growth, Their Debut Single “Anyway,” and Their Plans for 2025
Ahead of their gig tonight at Whelan’s Upstairs, supporting Lara Fitzsimons, the founding members of the Irish indie rock band SPRITZ tell us all about their chaotic formation and their debut single, “Anyway,” which was released at the beginning of the month
Irish Alt-Pop Artist Mr Billy Fitzgerald Discusses The Making of His Debut Album “A Grand Romantic Gesture,” Its Decade-Long Hurdles, and How Mastering at Abbey Road Kicked Him to Finish It
With his debut album, “A Grand Romantic Gesture,” out today, the Irish alt-pop artist Mr Billy Fitzgerald tells us all about the hurdles that went into making it, which culminated in him booking time at Abbey Road Studios to ensure its completion.
John Harney, the Frontman of the Kildare-Based Alt-Rock Band Blue Slate, Tells Us of the Band’s Musical Shift, as Heard on Their Debut EP, “This Is How I Sleep At Night.”
Released today, “This Is How I Sleep At Night” is the debut EP from the Eadestown alt-rock band Blue Slate. Frontman John Harney talks to us about making the EP and how it makes a new direction in the band’s sound.
Members of the Belfast “Sexy Sophistipop” Band Wynona Bleach Discuss Their Recent Line-Up Change, SXSW, and Upcoming Sophmore Album
The upcoming second album from the Belfast band Wynona Bleach will see a new direction in their sound, as heard on their three recent singles. Guitarist Jonny Woods and drummer James Foy discuss the album, their recent line-up change, and upcoming showcase at SXSW
