Yesterday, the Irish D.I.Y. band Hubert Selby Jr. Infants released their debut album “Bingo,” and tonight they begin gigging with it. Members Jamie Grimes and Andrew “Bushie” Bushe discuss the record, their formation, their upcoming gigs, and much more with us.
Last month, the new Irish folk act Porge released their debut single “Pretty Problem.” Members Georgia O’Toole and Willow Leavey discuss the track with us, as well as tell us about the background of the project and where it’s going.
Two weeks ago, the Corkonian band Mirrors released their latest single, “Drowning,” which is the first off their upcoming EP. Members Jodie and Fionnán talk to us about the single, the EP, their growth, and the Cork music scene.
At the end of March, the American rock band Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends released their sixth studio album, “The Way of the Neutron,” to celebrate their tenth anniversary. Conan talks to us about the album and how it incorporates lessons he’s learnt from his journey as a musician to aid younger artists.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.