POST-BURNOUTDavid Kuzy and John Roman of the Pittsburgh-Based Noise Band Microwaves Discuss Their New Album, “Temporal Shifter,” and Why This Album Could Only Exist Now
Released today, “Temporal Shifter” is the eighth studio album from the half-century-old noise rock band Microwaves. Members David and John talk to us about the album, their new bassist, and what keeps them going.
The Irish Alt-Pop Artist Mr Billy Fitzgerald Discusses His Latest EP “Little Gestures,” How Suffering from Long COVID Made Him Reevaluate Himself as an Artist, Recording His Sophomore Album, and More
Last month, almost a year after releasing his debut album “A Grand Romantic Gesture,” the Dublin alt-pop artist Mr Billy Fitzgerald dropped the “Little Gestures” EP, which retools some of its songs. Billy talks to us about the EP, recording his second album, and working as an artist while suffering from long COVID.
The Legendary New York Musician Tomás Doncker Talks Moving to London, His Project The True Groove All-Stars, Their Latest Single “¡2BEAUCOUP!,” and Working with Patti Smith, The Specials, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, and James Chance
Last month, the legendary New York musician Tomás Doncker released “¡2BEAUCOUP,” the latest single with the current line-up of The True Groove All-Stars, which includes members of The Specials. Tomás talks to us about the single, and how it was inspired from performing with Patti Smith.
On the Podcast: The Dublin Musician Seán Julian Discusses Starting a Solo Career After Years of Playing in Bands, His Debut Single “Púca,” Working With Artist Amy Ellen on the Track, How Studying as a Psychotherapist Has Made Him a Better Songwriter, and Much More
Best known as the bassist in the Dublin rock band San Rocco, today, the musician Seán Julian has released his first track as a solo artist. “Púca” is the track, and Seán tells us all about it and why now was the right time to start a solo venture.
Kelly Branagan of the Dublin-Based Gaze-Infused Alt-Rock Band Merricat Discusses Forming the Band, Their Rapid Growth, Their Upcoming Debut EP, Future Plans, and Much More
Despite only forming a little over a year ago, the gaze-infused rock band Merricat have been tearing it up on the Irish music scene. Next month will see the release of their debut EP, which frontwoman Kelly Branagan describes as “very eerie, melancholy, and just dreamy all in one.” She talks to us about the…
The Dublin-Based Irish Alt-Folk Trio Saltaire Discuss How Their Project Came About, Their Place in the Irish Folk Scene, Their Debut EP “Only Moonlight,” Genre Conventions, and Much More
Released last month, “Only Moonlight” is the debut EP from Saltaire, a Dublin-based alt-folk trio comprised of seasoned session players. Members Kaitlin, Ian, and Conor talk to us about forming the project, how it was expanded, working within genre conventions, and crafting their debut EP.
On the Podcast: The Belfast Musician, Michael Smyth, Talks To Us About Ending His Band Virgins, His New Project Silk, Their Upcoming Single “Clementine,” Their Debut Mini-Album, and Much More
“…a last swing of doing it,” is how the longtime Belfast musician, Michael Smyth, defined his new project, Silk, when he spoke with us. With their new single, “Clementine,” out on March 5th, Smyth talks to us about this new project after his former band, Virgins, wraps their career this Saturday.
The Seasoned Irish Musician Ben Reel Discusses His Twelfth Studio Album “Spirit’s Not Broken,” Finding Hope During the Good and Bad Times, His Career, and Why He Persists as a Musician
Today, the longtime Irish singer-songwriter Ben Reel released his twelfth studio album, “Spirit’s Not Broken.” The concept began during lockdowns and tells the story of the persistence of the human spirit. Ben talks to us about making the album and why it was important for the world we live in today.
Gabriel Gaba of the Dublin Gaze-Metal Project T R Y S T E Discusses Moving from Brazil to Ireland, Meeting Producer and Musician John O’Kelly, Forming This Band, and Making Their Debut EP, “To Rise You Seek The End”
Last month, the new Dublin-based gaze-metal project T R Y S T E released their debut EP, “To Rise You Seek the End.” Vocalist and guitarist Gabriel Gaba talks to us about how this project came about and their blending of genres.
On the Podcast: Kevin Kelly and Ken Kuniyoshi of the Legendary Philadelphia Math Rock Project Drill for Absentee Discuss Their Reformation, Their New Line-up, Making and Releasing Their Latest Album “Strand of A Lake, Volume 1. and Volume 2.,” Working Between the U.S. and Japan, and Much More
Back in October, the legendary Philadelphia math rock band Drill for Absentee released “Strand of a Lake, Volume 1. and Volume 2.”; their first album in over twenty years. Members Kevin Kelly and Ken Kuniyoshi spoke to us about the reformation of this cult nineties band, and much more.
