POST-BURNOUTThe Members of the Irish D.I.Y. Band Hubert Selby Jr. Infants Discuss Forming the Project, Their Name, Their Influence from Trash Culture, Their Debut Album “Bingo,” and Their Upcoming Gigs with Chimers and Mike Watt
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.
Georgia O’Toole and Willow Leavey of the New Irish Folk Project Porge Discuss Meeting at BIMM, Forming and Evolving the Project, and Their Debut Single “Pretty Problem”
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.
Jodie Lyne and Fionnán Sheehan of the Cork Rock Band Mirrors Discuss Their Career, Growing as Friends in the Band, Their Latest Single “Drowning,” and Their Upcoming EP
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.
The American Musician Conan Neutron Discusses the Tenth Anniversary of His Band Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends, Their Latest Album, “The Way of the Neutron,” and How Punk Rock Made Him Grow as a Person
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.
Matthew 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.”
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.
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.
