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Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by writer/theatremaker, Cian Ó Náraigh!Cian is the founder of Scaoilte Theatre, a bilingual (English/Irish) theatre comhargúpa, based in Kildare and Dublin which has a focus on bilingual, politically aware, socially conscious and environmentally focused theatre. I'll be chatting to Cian about what the group is all about, why he set is up and what kind of stuff they want to make,On top of this, Scaoilte Theatre's play, 'Anonn | The Other Side', will be embarking on it's national tour this week, beginning on Wednesday in Kildare and then coming to Dublin on Friday in the Axis Art Centre and Theatre in Ballymun. This is a one-man show tackling themes of grief, loss, and the macabre, all about a fake spirit medium actually making contact with the other side. Cian, who wrote the play, will be telling us all about the show in a non-spoiler way, why he wrote it and what it represents.We'll be chatting about Ag Samhlú Saoil Eile, the bilingual theatre workshop he setup alongside Martha Cosgrove of Scaoilte Theatre. The project invites young people (16-24) with a curiosity for the Irish language and theatre to explore the natural spaces and species in Irish mythology of supernatural Otherworld through theatre. Participants are then invited to create their own stories of worlds in which we live with respect and wonder for ecosystems.And finally we will be discussing the current Irish language revival and what the means in relation to theatre and future of the Irish language.www.scaoilte.com

Today's episode is the monthly roundup where Barra and Jack will be chatting about all the recent shows we have been to and all the new music we discovered.This includes Barra's time at this years All Together Now, Jack's time at a certain controversial rapper's arena show, A$AP Rocky, Joji, All Points East festival in London and SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane.Cover photo by Milagros Montero Hajduk

Ancient Malice make their return on the podcast today, this time I am joined by Paul, the guitarist of the band!We will be talking about their latest release, Worm Tongue, which will be available on all streaming platforms and for purchase digitally and physically tomorrow, the 4th of September!Myself and Paul will be go through the entire EP, track by track, breaking down the recording and song structures as well as chatting about the vibrant Underground metal community we have in this small country of ours!The opening of this episode also features the opening track to the band's latest EP, a tune called 'Oracle of Lies'Ancient Malice on BandcampAncient Malice on Instagram

Today on the podcast I am delighted to announce that Evan Prendergast will be making his return on the podcast!Normally having a guest on like Evan, we would be focusing on his work with his band Low Violent, Uncultivates and Worn Out but for this particular episode, the primary focus is going to be about how Evan is the proud owner of Dead Cult Promotions, a staple of the Metal, Hardcore, Punk and Alternative music scene here in Ireland.I'll be chatting with Evan about why he started Dead Cult in the first place, how he built it up to what it is now, what are some of the major things he's learned along the way, what he looks for in band's to put on and what the ethos of Dead Cult is all about. There has been many mornings where I've looked at my Instagram stories to see incredible shows after shows that Dead Cult put, it was a huge pleasure to have Evan back on to pick his brain about the inner workings of putting on shows.The next Dead Cult show is tomorrow night in Dali, Cork where they will be putting on the first date of the Irish and UK Tour for a American Hardcore band SPACED with fellow American Hardcore band Dry Socket, Stanton's Grave and Poser. Dead Cult on Linktree

Today on the podcast I am very excited to say that I have Casey Nolan joining me, the bassist for the awesome Portland Hardcore band, Dry Socket!This episode comes just a few days ahead of the band's Irish debut, as on the 29th of August the band will be coming to Ireland for a run of shows supporting another incredible American Hardcore band, SPACED, on their Ireland & UK headline tour.The band will be first playing Cork, Dali on the 29th of August with support from Stanton's Grave and Poser. They will then be making their way to Dublin on the 30th to Lost Lane (a show your truly is the promoter for) with support from Poser and Lost To Life. They will then finish up their Irish leg of the tour in Belfast, playing The Voodoo with support from R.P.C!On top of this, we'll of course be chatting about the band's latest album, Self Defense Techniques, which was released in March on Get Better Records as well as chatting about Hardcore, the band's we love and even a little Irish connection from Casey herself towards the end of the episode.Cover photo by AndiChristTickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at Dali, CorkTickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane, DublinTickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at The Voodoo, Belfast

Today on the podcast I am joined by Niamh, the front noisemaker of the Metal band, Carnyx!Carnyx are a fresh new band to the Irish Metal scene. I first saw them at their launch show for the debut single, 'Witness', which was a show that made me an instant fan.I'll be chatting with Niamh about how this band initially began, covering all the influences that the band blend throughout their music, which their debut single 'Witness' is a prime example of, the instrument that inspired the band's name and everything the band has in store for the future, including insight into some of their new music. Speaking of new music, you can hear Carnyx playing new material as they will be joining Shortest Straw on their 'A New Normal Irish Tour', which kicks off tonight in Belfast, taking the tour to Dublin tomorrow in Sin E and the finishing up in Cork at Fred Zeppelins.Carnyx on LinktreeShortest Straw at Dublin with Dead Mob + CarnyxShortest Straw at Cork with Dead Mob + Carnyx

The 250th episode of the podcast is here!Joining me for this episode are Rorik and Madison of Michigan Grindcore band, Cloud Rat!Being a longtime fan, this episode will be myself asking Rorik and Madison burning questions I've had for the band, from covering the nastiness of their breakdown in 'Aluminum Branches' off their latest album 'Threshold', the genre-shifting album 'Do Not Let Me off the Cliff' and the impact their album 'Pollinator' has had since it's release in 2019. We'll also be chatting about the DIY ethos in today's age in Music and the genre of Grindcore as a whole.If you've listened to a good few episodes of this podcast, you'll have heard me talk many times about how much of a fan I am of this band so this was a huge honour to have them on for this episode.Cloud Rat on BandcampCloud Rat on LinktreeShortest Straw in Sin E!Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost LaneLaVein and Lure In live at Sin E W/ T R Y S T E & The Neck

Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Liam, Tom and Grant of the Irish Thrash Metal band, Psykosis!Recorded in the band's rehearsal space ahead of their show with Vio-lence in the Grand Social a couple of weeks ago, we have a lot to cover in this episode with the band!We'll be chatting about the band's fantastic sophomore album, 'Mind Games' which was released last year, re-releasing their 2008 demo, 'Toxic Terror Storm' and the song 'Bonestorm', the band's (in)famous Bloodstock performance, playing house parties, what the band looks for in a modern Thrash metal band's sound and of course, we'll be getting into some early insight as to what the band's next album is shaping up to sound like.Psykosis on InstagramPsykosis on SpotifyShortest Straw in Sin E!Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost LaneLaVein and Lure In live at Sin E W/ T R Y S T E & The Neck

Today on the podcast I am joined by David and Taylor of the Scottish Shoegaze band, Sunstinger, to discuss the band's third and latest EP, 'Spare Me The Rapture', which is to be released on the 27th of August.On the band’s expansive new EP ‘Spare Me the Rapture’, Sunstinger’s sound is the product of their environment; beautiful but crushing, abrasive but oneiric and oppressive but romantic. Over the course of the EP’s six tracks, which move between delicate ethereal passages to tsunamis of fuzz warped by reverse reverbs, the band look to find comfort in the misery, romanticising the agony just to survive. We will be breaking through the EP track by track, breaking down each track and taking the listeners through the recording and writing process of the EP.The band will also be in Dublin on the 28th of August and Belfast on the 29th as part of this year edition of Gazefest, put on by Old Crow Promotions, whose lineup includes Deary, Silk, Touzai, Cable Boy, Resplandor, Skyless, Midnight Housework and Ilisium. Tickets for both days of Gazefest are on sale now.Sunstinger on LinktreeTickets for Gazefest at DublinTickets for Gazefest at BelfastShortest Straw in Sin E!Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost LaneLaVein and Lure In live at Sin E W/ T R Y S T E & The Neck